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03 August, 2026
Democratic senators question FMCSA’s safety efforts
Two U.S. Democratic senators have asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to provide information on its tracking of large truck and bus crashes. A letter sent to FMCSA Administrator […]
Read more03 August, 2026
Groupe Desharnais acquires Les Pneus Beaucerons
Groupe Desharnais has expanded its Quebec commercial tire network with the acquisition of Les Pneus Beaucerons, a Beauceville-based tire and mechanical service provider that has served the region for more […]
Read more03 August, 2026
cellcentric names Lars Ljungström CFO
Fuel cell developer cellcentric has appointed Lars Ljungström as chief financial officer and managing director, effective August 2026. Ljungström joins the Daimler Truck-Volvo Group-Toyota joint venture after serving as vice […]
Read more03 August, 2026
Maska acquires Kenworth Montréal, PacLease Montréal operations
Maska is expanding its footprint in Quebec with the acquisition of Kenworth Montréal and PacLease Montréal. The transaction includes four Kenworth dealerships, three TRP parts stores, and PacLease Montréal’s leasing […]
Read more03 August, 2026
Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at Crawford Trucking, Kenworth Sales, CCM and BNSF Logistics
Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Abby Ryan took over the presidency of Crawford Trucking, and Kenworth Sales Company has promoted Brian Mitchell […]
Read more02 August, 2026
FedEx expands deployment of autonomous trailer loading systems
FedEx Corp. announced it is expanding a collaboration with robotics company Dexterity Inc. to scale autonomous trailer loading systems. The companies said in a statement that deployment at the FedEx […]
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International expects 1,300 layoffs from sale of Ohio facilities
More than 1,300 workers at International Motors’ facilities in Springfield, Ohio, are expected to lose their jobs later this year when the previously announced sale is completed. The truck maker […]
Read more02 August, 2026
US slaps preliminary anti-dumping duty on Canadian trailer makers
Canadian trailer manufacturers have avoided the worst-case scenario they feared when U.S. trailer makers launched trade complaints last year, though the industry still faces preliminary anti-dumping duties as the case […]
Read more02 August, 2026
Range Energy’s powered trailer makes a strong case for hybrid trucking now
Hybrid powertrains are commonplace on passenger cars today. And 20 years ago, several truck OEMs – International, most notably – experimented with mating an electric motor to the transmission of […]
Read more01 August, 2026
Averitt raises regional driver pay, simplifies compensation
Averitt is increasing pay for its regional truckload drivers while simplifying its compensation structure. Effective Aug. 9, regional drivers will earn 66 cents per mile, up from a previous top […]
Read more31 July, 2026
American Rheinmetall taps Harbinger platform for Army autonomous logistics vehicles
American Rheinmetall has been awarded a two-year U.S. Army contract to develop and deliver four hybrid-powered autonomous uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to transport supplies to and from troops in […]
Read more31 July, 2026
CAVI cancels cross-Canada automated truck project after Transport Canada declines endorsement
The Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI) has cancelled its proposed TransCanada Automated Truck Project after Transport Canada declined to endorse the initiative, saying the lack of federal support made it […]
Read more31 July, 2026
Fuel fraud is evolving. So are the industry’s defenses.
When Philippe Laprise reviewed his company’s fuel card statements, the transactions didn’t make sense. His Coaticook, Que.-based trucking company, ADL Transport, had been billed for diesel purchases in Arkansas and […]
Read more31 July, 2026
Amerit expands Canadian footprint with Triple Diamond acquisition
Amerit Fleet Solutions has expanded its Canadian presence with the acquisition of Mississauga-based Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer Repair, its second acquisition in Canada this year. The deal follows Amerit’s […]
Read more31 July, 2026
B.C. invests $4.5 million in three new truck chain-up areas
British Columbia has awarded a $4.52-million contract to build three new chain-up areas along Highways 37 and 37A, giving commercial drivers safer places to install and remove tire chains during […]
Read more30 July, 2026
Trump touts ‘Freedom Haulers’ as FMCSA expands CDL eligibility for vets
President Donald Trump outlined additional details of the new “Freedom Haulers” initiative to hire more military veterans as truck drivers during a July 30 event at the White House. Trump […]
Read more30 July, 2026
HF Sinclair to spin off lubricants business, retire former Petro-Canada refinery
HF Sinclair plans to separate its Lubricants & Specialties business into an independent publicly traded company while retiring the former Petro-Canada Lubricants base oil refinery in Mississauga, Ont. The separation, […]
Read more30 July, 2026
CBSA to end Commercial Driver Registration Program
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will end its Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) on Sept. 1, citing low participation and overlap with the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. […]
Read more30 July, 2026
Isuzu launches veterans apprenticeship program to address US technician shortage
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has launched a nationwide apprenticeship program aimed at helping military veterans transition into careers as commercial vehicle technicians while addressing the industry’s ongoing skilled labor […]
Read more30 July, 2026
Truck Centers to sell Battle Motors vocational vehicles
Truck Centers has joined the Battle Motors dealer network, expanding sales and service for the manufacturer’s diesel, compressed natural gas and electric vocational trucks across the Midwest. Under the partnership, […]
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