INDUSTRY NEWS

Quebec’s Électrocamion has unveiled its first on-road hybrid truck, with testing planned to assess performance and fuel consumption once approvals are completed

Ontario truck training schools are urging the province to restore funding, warning that the pause could affect students, instructors and access to quality training

The Ontario Trucking Association is calling for stronger rules on intentional road blockages. Here’s what the proposal could mean for drivers, dispatchers and carriers.

Some Canadian carriers warn they could park trucks this winter as experienced long-haul drivers become harder to recruit, particularly for refrigerated, flatbed and cross-border operations.

A House committee is reviewing Bill C-39, which proposes changes to transportation project approvals and federal labour rules. Small carriers want a direct role in shaping policies that affect their operations.

Ontario Provincial Police and their partners inspected 325 commercial vehicles during Project Safe Haul, placing 119 out of service and laying 266 charges.

LCV access along Autoroute 85 is expected in mid-November, completing a key freight connection between Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Kee West Auto Carriers has acquired Wilride Transport’s auto hauling division, expanding its vehicle transportation capacity and strengthening its reach in Eastern Canada.

Cargo crime incidents fell 33% across Canada and the U.S., but quarterly losses rose to US$230.1 million as high-value thefts continued.

Swift Transportation has named longtime executive Jim Fitzsimmons President and COO after more than 33 years with the company. His career began unloading trailers before rising through the ranks of one of North America's largest trucking operations.

Source: RST et Sunbury RST Transport and Sunbury Transport, both part of J.D. Irving, Limited, have once again been recognized as Top Fleet Employers of Distinction by Trucking HR Canada, marking the ninth consecutive year the companies have received the national honour. The Top Fleet Employer program recognizes Canadian trucking fleets that demonstrate excellence in human resources leadership through strong workplace culture, employee engagement, competitive compensation

Source: Peel Police Peel Regional Police are investigating a Brampton towing company after receiving multiple complaints involving vehicles allegedly being towed without authorization from parking lots across the city. According to police, the investigation began on May 1 after several members of the public reported that their vehicles had been removed from parking lots in Brampton without approval from property management. The vehicles were later discovered at a private stor

Source: CTA During a meeting Tuesday evening with the Board of Canadian Trucking Alliance, federal minister Patty Hajdu reaffirmed Ottawa’s commitment to combat worker misclassification and unfair practices within the trucking industry. According to the alliance, the minister delivered a strong message supporting compliant carriers while criticizing operators benefiting from unfair practices at the expense of vulnerable workers and legitimate trucking companies. “There are e

Source: TFI International TFI International has released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting total revenue of US$1.95 billion, compared with US$1.96 billion in the same quarter last year. Operating income reached US$96.6 million, down from US$114.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Net income stood at US$43.3 million, compared with US$56.0 million a year earlier. Adjusted net income was US$57.2 million, compared with US$64.2 million

Source: FOX Indiana State Police say they removed approximately $9 million worth of cocaine from the streets following a traffic stop on I-70 near Cloverdale in Putnam County. According to police, a Criminal Interdiction Trooper stopped a truck driver for speeding. During the stop, the trooper reported observing multiple criminal indicators suggesting the driver was operating below industry standards. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Harmandeep Singh of Bakersfield, Cali

The On the Road team will be on site at CAT INC on April 30 , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , for an open house event aimed at transportation professionals and job seekers looking for new opportunities in the industry. The event will take place at 4, rue du Transport in Coteau-du-Lac and will give visitors the chance to connect directly with the team, experience the company’s work environment, and learn more about the positions currently available . Designed as a hands-on recruit

Source: CTA Canadian Trucking Alliance is raising serious concerns over a proposal by the Government of New Brunswick to introduce a toll by 2028 targeting out-of-province vehicles using the Aulac corridor — the only land connection between Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada. A critical national trade corridor The Aulac corridor supports approximately 2,500 commercial vehicles daily and facilitates nearly $35 billion in goods movement annually, making it a vital artery fo

Source: CVSA The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that International Roadcheck 2026 will take place from May 12 to 14 , launching a 72-hour inspection and enforcement initiative across North America focused on commercial vehicles and drivers. Throughout the three-day operation, enforcement officials will conduct inspections at weigh stations, inspection facilities and temporary roadside sites. The annual initiative is designed to improve highway safet

Source: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The administration of President Donald Trump , through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has announced a significant regulatory shift by eliminating the requirement for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors across diesel-powered equipment. Addressing a Nationwide Problem The move comes in response to widespread complaints from truck drivers, farmers, and equipment operators regarding recurring DEF system failures. These

Source: CVSA As of April 1, 2026, the updated out-of-service criteria from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) are officially in force across North America, introducing significant changes to commercial vehicle safety standards. These annually updated criteria replace all previous versions and serve as a critical reference for enforcement officers, motor carriers, and drivers to ensure compliance and roadway safety across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. 17 ke