James Miller

Erb Transport's Stewart Jutzi Clinches Grand Champion Title Again at CORTDC

Stewart Jutzi from Erb Transport has once again made headlines by securing the esteemed Grand Champion title at the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships (CORTDC).

Innovative Vehicle Graphics Capture PMTC Awards Spotlight

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) recently recognized seven outstanding winners from its 2025 Vehicle Graphics Design competition.

Enhancing Driver Satisfaction for Improved Recruitment and Retention in Logistics

Recruiting and retaining drivers is a challenge that many companies face in the logistics sector.

Declining Trailer Orders and Ongoing Freight Recession: Implications for Logistics

In this week's economic update, the focus is on the troubling trends in trailer orders, significantly affected by economic uncertainty and external pressures, leading many to predict a freight recession stretching into 2026.

Richard Simons Takes the Helm as SVP of Aftermarket Parts Sales for Mack and Volvo Trucks

Richard Simons has been appointed as the senior vice-president of aftermarket parts sales for both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, effective from June 30.

Brampton Driver Arrested After $23.3 Million Cocaine Seizure at the Border

A truck driver from Brampton, Ontario, is facing serious legal troubles after being apprehended with a staggering 187 kg of cocaine valued at about $23.3 million in a commercial vehicle at the Blue Water port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario.

Velocity Truck Centres Launches New Dealership in Kelowna

Introduction to the New Dealership Velocity Truck Centres has recently inaugurated a new 40,000 sq.-ft. facility in Kelowna, B.C., situated at 6320 Lapointe Drive. This development marks a significant step forward in providing better services to the local trucking community and enhancing logistics operations in the region. The Facility's Features The new dealership is poised to sell a range of vehicles including Freightliner trucks, Rizon electric trucks, and Lode King trailers. Equipped to support electric trucks and those powered by hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG), it becomes one of only two facilities in the Okanagan region with such capabilities. Specialized Infrastructure

Innovations in Retread Technology Transform Tire Management

Recent advancements in retreading technologies are paving the way for more efficient tire management within fleets.

Celebrating 45 Years of Paccar Leasing Company: Evolution in Logistics

Paccar Leasing Company (PacLease) recently celebrated a remarkable milestone: its 45th anniversary.

PMTC Fleet Safety Awards Highlight Achievements of HTEC, Flying J Canada Transport, and Giant Tiger Wholesale

In a notable recognition of excellence in fleet safety, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada bestowed the prestigious Fleet Safety Awards for 2025 to three significant players in the industry: Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC), Flying J Canada Transport, and Giant Tiger Wholesale.

Quebec's Eco-Friendly Trucking Program Reinvigorated with Increased Budget

The recent announcement of Quebec’s 2025-2030 Green Economy Implementation Plan has revived the Écocamionnage program with a significant budget allocation of $415 million over the next five years.

Dot Foods Achieves Significant Growth with New Distribution Center in Calgary

Dot Foods Canada and its affiliated transport division, Dot Transportation Canada, recently unveiled a significant infrastructure upgrade with the opening of a new distribution center in Calgary, Alberta.