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Dryden, ON — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a hazardous situation on Highway 17 near Waldhof after a set of wheels detached from a commercial motor vehicle. Officers determined the incident was caused by a bearing failure on one of the trailer’s axles . Following their investigation, charges have been laid : • Driver : Operating a CMV with a major defect and with a detached part. • Company : Permitting the operation of an unsafe CMV and failing to me

Fort Worth, TX — The future of trucking is rolling down Texas highways. Volvo Autonomous Solutions is bringing its hub-to-hub model to life — an operational design that blends automation with human expertise to move freight safely and efficiently while addressing driver shortages. The hub-to-hub model In this setup, a human driver hauls freight from the customer site to a nearby autonomous hub. There, the trailer is transferred to an autonomous Volvo VNL truck , which drives

Source: Ontario Trucking Association Employment Minister Patty Hajdu has announced a new set of federal measures to intensify enforcement against Driver Inc. , a widespread misclassification practice in the trucking industry where drivers are improperly treated as independent contractors. The move builds on the government’s recent lifting of the T4A penalty moratorium , signaling a firmer stance on tax and labour noncompliance within trucking. “Misclassification is exploita

Montreal, November 3, 2025 — GLOBOCAM proudly announces that it is now an official distributor of OKKO , a new brand of truck and trailer replacement parts designed to help fleet managers and independent operators facing economic pressures. OKKO delivers essential, multi-brand compatible parts at a smart price — without compromise. “Essential parts. Lower cost. No compromise.” Developed for second and third truck owners as well as fleet managers with aging equipment , OKKO

Source: Aurora Innovation, Inc. / Official Company Release Fort Worth, TX — October 28, 2025 — Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation, Inc. has officially launched its second fully driverless freight corridor , connecting Fort Worth to El Paso , Texas. The new 600-mile lane expands Aurora’s rapidly growing autonomous freight network and complements its existing Dallas–Houston route . The company describes the move as “the fastest scaling to a second market” in

Source: Réseau Enfants-Retour Once again this year, Total Logistics is driving compassion and community impact by partnering with the Missing Children’s Network . Nearly 200 trailers across Canada and the United States now display the faces of missing children — powerful reminders that every photo represents a story still waiting for answers. Each trailer carries a message of hope and awareness , reminding the public that one clue, one lead, or even a small detail can help

Source: OPP Lansdowne, Ontario — November 2025 — A Leeds County OPP patrol stopped a truck traveling at only 57 km/h on Highway 401 , which immediately raised suspicions. What officers discovered next was a long list of serious violations. The driver had no valid commercial vehicle documentation , no hours-of-service records , and did not hold the proper class of licence . The truck was overweight , had multiple mechanical defects , and had not undergone any annual inspecti

Calgary, 2025 — Trimac is proud to be recognized by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2025. This recognition reflects Trimac’s continued commitment to inclusion, equity , and the professional growth of women across all areas of its operations. “This honor represents our dedication to fostering a workplace where women can thrive, lead, and shape the future of transportation,” said Trimac leadersh

Source: Midland Transport Toronto, October 15, 2025 — The Midland Transport team proudly joined industry leaders at Toronto’s Palais Royale for Trucking HR Canada’s annual gala , an event that recognizes fleets across Canada for their outstanding HR best practices . Midland was honored to be named a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction , celebrating an impressive 10 consecutive years of recognition as a Top Fleet Employer . This milestone highlights Midland’s deep commitment

Source: Tremcar Tank Trailers Montreal, November 2, 2025 — Quebec-based tank trailer manufacturer Tremcar is expanding its North American footprint with the acquisition of Pacific Truck Tank , located in Sacramento, California . The company specializes in petroleum and propane sectors, making this move a strategic fit for Tremcar’s growing operations. This acquisition strengthens Tremcar’s manufacturing network and enables the company to offer closer service and faster sup

Source: APTA HALIFAX – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has elected its new board of directors during the annual general meeting and conference held in Halifax. Rodney Weston of Shoreland Transport was elected chairperson of the board , succeeding Maryse Doucet of Armour Transportation Systems , who now serves as past chairperson. Jordan MacDonald of Fisher Transport was elected vice chairperson , and Brian Easson of Eassons Transportation Group will

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The holiday spirit is hitting the highway! Knight-Swift Transportation , North America’s largest full truckload carrier, has been selected to haul the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree , affectionately named Silver Belle . Harvested from the Carson Ranger District of Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest , the tree will embark on a 3,000-mile journey to Washington, D.C., making festive stops in communities along the way as part of the beloved “People’

Source: OTA October 24, 2025 – Toronto The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has welcomed a bill introduced this week by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack , proposing a mandatory waiting period before testing for a commercial driver’s licence after obtaining a Class G licence. However, the OTA cautions that stronger oversight is still needed to restore highway safety and clean up criminal activity within the trucking sector. The bill mirrors a private mem

Source: CBSA The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies imported from China, amid concerns that these products are being sold in Canada at unfairly low prices or benefiting from foreign government subsidies . The investigations follow a formal complaint filed by Morgan Canada Corporation (Bolton, ON) and Morgan Transit Corporation (Laval, QC), who argue that a surge in underpriced and sub

October 27, 2025 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the results of Brake Safety Week 2025 , held from August 24 to 30 , during which 15,175 commercial motor vehicle inspections were conducted across 52 jurisdictions in North America. The findings show that 84.9% of the vehicles inspected had no out-of-service brake violations. However, 2,296 vehicles (15.1%) were placed out of service for brake-related issues serious enough to render them unsafe

Electrification of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets: A National Assessment of Adoption & Electricity Demand See the report : https://bit.ly/47rytPE The latest report from the Electric Utilities Suppliers Working Group of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) serves as the first national-scale evaluation of the transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) in Canada. It sets out to guide service planning and coordination among industry stakeholders.

The Port of Montreal proudly announces two key appointments that reflect its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. François Truchon has been appointed Senior Director, Infrastructure Management . With 15 years of experience in operations, maintenance, and major strategic projects, he will play a vital role in advancing engineering initiatives across the port territory. Emmanuel Goubard has been named Manager, Corporate Rentals and Business Dev

Baltimore, Maryland — New footage from this past weekend offers a closer look at ongoing operations at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on Baltimore’s I-695 Beltway , where the first major demolition work is now in full swing toward constructing the new Outer Harbor Crossing . Crews have removed the old concrete deck from the remaining spans and are currently taking down steel girders from the Hawkins Point approach. This removal phase represents the critical first step

A transport truck attempting to cross the border last month accidentally drove onto the unfinished Gordie Howe International Bridge from the U.S. side, Canadian border authorities confirmed on October 22. The incident occurred on September 29, when the truck driver—intending to reach the Ambassador Bridge—mistakenly entered the Gordie Howe project site. Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers stopped the vehicle before it reached the Canadian port of entry. According

Source: GLOBOCAM GLOBOCAM is proud to announce that its five Elite Support-certified dealerships have successfully renewed their certification for 2025 — a true testament to their ongoing commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The Montréal-Est, Boucherville, Pointe-Claire, Québec, and Lévis locations continue to set the bar high within the Daimler Truck North America network, showcasing world-class service and teamwork. This renewal reflects : Spo