CTA defends immigration as Conservatives want TFWP scrapped

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says immigration remains essential to the industry after Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative shadow minister for immigration, called for abolishing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer order strength sustained in January, spot market rates show resilience

Trailer orders saw December momentum carried into January, though total order season activity was lackluster. Shippers saw some fuel price relief translate into a positive environment in December, but expect…

OBCCTC announces 2.1% rate increase for container truck drivers in B.C.’s Lower Mainland 

The Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner (OBCCTC) has announced a 2.1% increase to minimum regulated rates for container truck drivers operating to and from the Vancouver marine terminal…

Trump says 10% global tariff coming after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump said Feb. 20 he will sign an executive order to impose a 10% global tariff, hours after the Supreme Court struck down his use of an emergency…

DOT threatens Illinois over non-domiciled CDLs

Illinois has become the latest state to be publicly shamed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for its handling of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Duffy said an audit found that…

DOT’s truck parking coalition to hold virtual meeting on March 4

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is holding a virtual meeting of the National…

Mentorship, technology reshape fleet training programs

Mentorship and structured training programs are becoming central pillars of fleet safety strategies. Effective mentorship starts long before drivers hit the road, requiring leadership commitment, consistent safety messaging and clear…

Fleetworthy consolidates its brands under single platform

Fleetworthy announced the unification of its Bestpass, Drivewyze and CPSuite brands under a single Fleetworthy brand, a step toward a more cohesive fleet-readiness experience, the company said. The move transitions…

New Detroit engine launch comes as Class 8 market shows early signs of recovery

There’s a welcome reason for optimism in the Class 8 truck market, says David Carson, senior vice president of sales and marketing with Daimler Truck North America. Speaking to trucking…

Detroit Gen 6 engine targets EPA27’s ultra-low NOx requirements with familiar design

A lot has changed in seven years, when Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) began working on its sixth-generation Detroit engine, designed to meet the EPA27 ultra-low NOx limit of 0.035…

DOT forces 550 truck driver training schools to close

More than 550 truck driver training schools in the United States must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students, and had other safety issues,…

US Democrats probe Trump threat to stall Gordie Howe bridge opening

U.S. House Democrats are demanding records from a billionaire bridge owner and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as they investigate President Donald Trump’s threat to delay the opening of the Gordie…

FMCSA extends two emergency weather waivers through February

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended two emergency declarations until Feb. 28 due to severe winter storms. A total of 21 states are included in the two waivers,…

Truck driver’s model of NYC goes on display at city museum

Joe Macken has been a truck driver for more than 18 years. He delivers for a beverage company along a 200-mile route four days a week, starting his workday about…

NationaLease added 31 service locations in 2025

NationaLease opened 31 new service locations across North America in 2025, expanding its network in 25 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. “Opening new locations is always good news for…