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Source: Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Montreal — Construction of the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge reached major milestones in 2025, marking a pivotal year for this key infrastructure project connecting Montreal and Vaudreuil-Dorion via Highway 40. Over the past year, significant progress has been made on both the westbound and eastbound structures, reflecting steady momentum on the site. Major construction milestones All 233 foundation piles required for both bridge structures have

Source: Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) As Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) continues its examination of the Driver Inc model, concerns are no longer confined within Canadian borders. According to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) , the U.S. government is increasingly alarmed by unsafe and unlawful practices among some Canadian trucking fleets. U.S. diplomats raise safety and security concerns In commen

Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry celebrates excellence Source: APTA Moncton, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) proudly hosted its 2025 Annual Industry Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and leadership within Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry. Held at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, the event brought together industry leaders, transportation professionals, and valued partners to honour individuals whose dedicati

Source: Contrans–Laidlaw A major step forward to strengthen workforce development in the transportation sector Contrans and Laidlaw have officially announced the creation of a new joint Recruitment Center dedicated to all hiring activities related to both organizations across Québec. This unified structure aims to streamline candidate intake, highlight opportunities across multiple divisions, and strengthen visibility in an increasingly competitive labour market. The followin

Source: Sean Duffy U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that thousands of truck drivers have been placed out-of-service in 2025 for failing to meet federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. In a social media post on December 10, 2025, Duffy stated that 9,500 drivers were removed from service this year for “failing to speak our national language — ENGLISH.” The figure aligns closely with federal roadside inspection data. A long-standing rule rev

Source: TotalEnergies Paris, December 8, 2025 — TotalEnergies SE marked an important milestone today as its ordinary shares officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker TTE . This listing replaces the company’s former American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), streamlining its North American market presence. On October 30, 2025 , TotalEnergies announced the termination of its ADR program and confirmed that each ADR would be converted into one N

Source: ACC/CTA The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the federal government for swiftly fulfilling its Budget 2025 promise to lift the moratorium on T4A enforcement—ushering in a pivotal era of tax compliance and fairness in the trucking industry. “ Promises made; promises kept, ” said CTA Chair Greg Arndt. “ The trucking industry thanks Minister of National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne and Secretary of State Wayne Long for their leadership and commitment

Source: OTA This week’s passage of the federal budget marks a pivotal moment in the fight against tax evasion and driver misclassification in Canada’s trucking industry. The measures introduced provide new enforcement tools and renewed hope for truck drivers and compliant carriers long affected by the widespread abuse of the Driver Inc model. “Budget 2025 makes firm commitments and adopts the strategies needed to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the

Source: Ontario Trucking Association The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging Minister of Labour David Piccini to show the same decisive leadership he demonstrated in the Skilled Trades Immigration Stream and temporarily suspend the trucking industry’s access to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) . The association warns that the program is currently exposed to widespread fraud, labour exploitation, human trafficking risks, and unsafe practices that directly

Source: UAP UAP is pleased to announce the appointment of Alain Primeau as President , effective December 1st . With more than 20 years of experience within the company, Alain brings a strong strategic vision, deep market understanding, and highly respected leadership across Canada. A seasoned leader ready to drive UAP’s next chapter This appointment represents an important milestone as UAP continues to evolve and accelerates its initiatives ahead of its 100th anniversary .

Source: KAG Canada KAG Canada is marking the end of an era as Kim Miller , Executive Vice-President – Mergers and Acquisitions, officially retires after 40 years of dedication, insight, and exceptional leadership . Kim joined L.E. Matchett Trucking as Controller in 1985, quickly realizing he was embarking on a long-term partnership. Over the years, he became a cornerstone of the organization, serving as Chief Financial Officer before taking on his most recent role overseein

Source: Kenworth Kenworth has announced a significant upgrade for North American drivers and fleets: the PACCAR TX-12 PRO and TX-18 PRO automated transmissions are now offered on the T880 and W990 models. This expansion delivers greater flexibility, enhanced performance, improved reliability, and smoother control for a superior driving experience. Advanced performance for demanding applications Engineered to provide exceptional control and seamless shifting , the TX-12 P

Source: Seaboard Seaboard Transport Group proudly celebrated several Professional Drivers who recently reached major Years of Service milestones. These recognitions highlight decades of dedication, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to road safety — core values in the trucking industry. The celebrated employees include: • Edgar Breau – 25 Years of Service • Keith Lonergan – 30 Years of Service • Yvon Robichaud – 10 Years of Service • Scott Haines – 15 Years of Ser

Source: The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and Kenworth Every holiday season, a familiar yet magical story unfolds across North America: a truck driver sets out on a long journey to deliver one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas — the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree . In 2025, that responsibility fell to Michael Porter , a dedicated flatbed driver with Swift Transportation. His mission was to escort Silver Belle , a magnificent tree harvested near Reno, Nevada, all the way to W

Baltimore, Maryland — Over the holiday weekend, crews continued making steady progress on the demolition of the former Francis Scott Key Bridge , even as high winds kept the drone grounded and prevented aerial updates. Project officials have also released two significant developments regarding the reconstruction effort. Timeline shifted from 2028 to 2030 Officials confirmed that the original completion target — “late 2028” — has now been adjusted to late 2030 . While the tim

In a stunning development shaking the U.S. trucking sector, 10 Roads Express has notified employees it will shut down all operations within the next 60 days , terminating every contract — including its extensive USPS mail-haul network . The announcement shocked thousands of drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and office staff across the country as the company begins a full shutdown of its national operations. Years of tension leading to a breaking point This closure follows mon

Source: Projet Flotte rechargeable - Camions lourds The Government of Quebec has announced the highly anticipated return of the Écocamionnage subsidy program , unlocking $145.4 million in funding through 2028 to accelerate fleet electrification and the adoption of low-emission technologies across the heavy-vehicle sector. For carriers, the renewed program represents a strategic opportunity to reduce long-term operating costs, modernize their assets, and contribute directly t

Source: Purolator Purolator has officially entered its busiest time of the year—the pre-holiday shipping rush. The company expects to process more than 52 million packages between November 1 and December 24, 2025 , averaging an impressive 1.3 million parcels every day . During last year’s peak period, Purolator teams travelled nearly 18.3 million kilometres nationwide — using vans, trucks, and even electric cargo bikes. To illustrate the scale, the company notes that this d

Source: Kodiak Kodiak Robotics has taken another major step forward in the race toward fully autonomous trucking. As reported in its latest quarterly update, trucks powered by the Kodiak Driver completed over 5,200 cumulative hours of paid driverless operations by the end of Q3 2025. These operations were conducted with no human in the cab , primarily in the Permian Basin , where Kodiak’s AI-driven autonomous system is deployed at commercial scale. A Key Industry Metric: Cu

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal transportation officials are threatening to withhold nearly $75 million from Pennsylvania after a nationwide audit revealed the state illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to ineligible foreign nationals, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The announcement came Thursday from Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy , who said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uncovered serious violations in Penn