Trucking Announcements: Martins founder dead at 54; C-suite appointments at Ballard, Montway Auto Transport

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, trucknews.com is saddened to report the passing of Martin Depelteau, founder and president of Martins, a manufacturer…

Alberta-led platform targets inconsistent trucking regulations

Interprovincial trade barriers continue to create inefficiencies for Canada’s trucking industry, with inconsistent regulations on weights, dimensions, and permitting limiting how freight moves across the country. A newly launched…

Canada’s Top 100 largest carriers: Trimac climbs into top 5; 12 new fleets added to 2026 list

Trucknews.com’s 2026 list of Top 100 largest carriers shows stability in rankings but not in capacity, as several carriers reported smaller equipment counts while others grew…

Erb moves 430,000 lb. of ice for Drake’s Toronto installation

The Erb Group transported more than 430,000 pounds of ice overnight from Hensall, Ont., to Toronto as part of a time-sensitive installation, part of a promotional campaign for Drake’s upcoming…

CargoNet observes thefts declining in Q1, but it’s not the full story

Cargo theft incidents declined in early 2026, but criminals became more organized, targeting higher-value shipments, according to new data from Verisk CargoNet. The company recorded 767 supply chain crime events…

STG Logistics moves toward Chapter 11 exit after debt deal, lender settlement

STG Logistics says it is nearing a consensual exit from Chapter 11 after completing a court-supervised sale process and resolving litigation tied to a 2024 liability management transaction, the company…

Grote Industries promotes Wilber to vice president of HR

Grote Industries announced it has promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources as the company marks its 125th anniversary and continues to expand its global operations. Wilber is…

Data shows rising diesel costs widen gap between new, aging trucks

A new analysis from Fleet Advantage suggests fleets running older equipment are facing sharply higher operating costs as diesel prices surge, strengthening the business case for faster replacement cycles. The…

Does your air system have a moisture problem?

After months of battling freezing temperatures and ice, truck air systems will soon face another challenge: air laden with moisture on hot, super-humid summer days. What begins as harmless water…

Shell Starship highlights real-world fuel efficiency at eco-marathon

Shell Starship is continuing to demonstrate fuel efficiency technologies under real operating conditions as it travels the 2026 IndyCar schedule as the transport vehicle for the series’ administrative trailer. The…

FMCSA tightens ID checks for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse users

FMCSA is strengthening identity verification requirements for certain users of its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a move it says will reduce fraud and improve the accuracy of records in the…

Proactive Risk Management for Fleets

A practical guide to help transportation companies manage risk, be better prepared in the event of a claim, and strengthen their positioning with insurers in today’s market. Sponsored by Assurancia Nexia

Metro expands U.S. footprint after recent ownership change

Montreal-based Metro Supply Chain Group is expanding its U.S. footprint through the acquisition of select warehousing assets from BR Williams, adding capacity in manufacturing regions across the southern United States.

CBP seizes nearly $5M in meth hidden in tractor-trailer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 3,000 lb. of methamphetamine valued at nearly $5 million at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in San Diego. The drugs were…

Federal court judge grants last-minute delay for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

A federal judge has granted a last-minute reprieve for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily preventing his imminent deportation to India. “They’ve won a…