Police make another arrest in $5-million cargo theft case, more charges laid

Peel Regional Police have arrested another individual and laid further charges in connection to an ongoing investigation that is estimated to include more than $5 million in stolen cargo.  Between…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Worries for Class 8 truck makers

Class 8 orders were weak in March and could stay that way, as the potential elimination of EPA27 emissions regs could also sink any hopes of a pre-buy. Spot…

‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief

“Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa. Lich and Barber were key figures…

PTTAC backs Alberta’s new apprenticeship-style Class 1 training

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is applauding Alberta’s newly announced Class 1 Learning Pathway, calling the flexible, apprenticeship-style approach a significant step toward improving training standards and…

84-year-old trucker Blackman is ‘happier in a truck than anywhere else’

Ron Blackman dreamed of being a truck driver when he was a teenaged high-schooler in Sarnia, Ont. “Your arm out the window, the wind in your hair and a cigarette…

Polara, Cleo reposition after merger with focus on smart charging, grid savings

Polara and Cleo, two Quebec-based electric vehicle (EV) charging services providers, have clarified their roles and repositioned their offerings following last summer’s merger. According to a news release, Polara…