CNTL reaches tentative agreement with owner-ops

CN has reached a deal with its CNTL drivers represented by Unifor. CNTL provides first- and last-mile container trucking deliveries for the railway. The tentative four-year agreement covers about 750…

Toronto roads ranked third slowest in the world

Toronto was ranked the third slowest city in the world, according to the 2023 TomTom Traffic Index released on Wednesday. The survey included 387 cities in 55 countries, which were…

Trucker Path users pick Kwik Star in Davenport, Iowa as top truck stop

Trucker Path has named a Kwik Star in Davenport, Iowa as the top truck stop for 2024. Only one Canadian facility made it on the mobile app’s annual top 100…

ATRI seeks driver input on challenges faced by women truckers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to identify what female and male truck drivers believe to be the barriers to entry for women truck drivers.  The…

December: The most dangerous time of the year for commercial drivers

It may be the most wonderful time of the year. But the Christmas holiday season is also the most dangerous for commercial vehicle drivers, according to data from two telematics…

The Top 10 Canadian trucking issues of 2023

It’s been a year. And for many, 2023 was one to forget. After record rate increases, driver wage increases and freight availability in 2022, this past year reminded us we…

Top 10 truck toys of 2023

Mariah Carey tells us that all she wants for Christmas is you. As for the rest of us, we’re eyeing the truck-themed toys that may roll under the trees in…

Miners determined to drive after leg amputation

Owner-operator Chris Miners was in a “very dark place” last year. His right leg was amputated below the knee in July 2022 due to flesh-eating disease. Things quickly slid downhill…

Dyksterhuis combines calm attitude, confidence with LCVs

Jeff Dyksterhuis comes across as a calm, confident guy who knows his business. You’d want a calm, confident guy who knows his business operating a 40-meter-long vehicle that hauls thousands…

Carriers reap rewards from their driving schools, finishing programs  

Carriers that have their own driving schools and finishing programs that provide high-level training are benefiting by rolling out professional drivers who can safely and confidently operate their equipment and…

OTA recognizes female truckers’ accomplishments

Two female drivers were recognized for their professional achievements at the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) 97th annual executive conference last night. The 2023 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award went to Erb…

Young P.E.I. drivers embrace trucking careers

Commitment and determination have led two Prince Edward Island residents to careers behind the wheel. Tanisha Tawil and Bar Bareng “showed up every day willing and wanting to learn,” says…

Economy the top issue facing trucking industry

The economy emerged as the number one issue on the minds of trucking industry professionals, according to an annual survey of more than 4,000 people by the American Transportation Research…

Trucks 4 Change recognizes partners, announces new award with Trucking HR Canada

Members of the Trucks for Change (T4C) network held their first in-person annual luncheon since the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday. But while the pandemic put a temporary halt to the…

One in five trucks in U.S. could be autonomous by 2034: Roland Berger

Global consulting firm Roland Berger believes that by 2034, 20-30% of trucks on American roads will be autonomous. But to get there, fleet operations and relationships with OEMs will have…