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Heroic Tow Truck Driver Saves Moose Trapped in Ice in

Heroic Tow Truck Driver Saves Moose Trapped in Ice in Canada

May 28, 2026

Tow Truck Driver in Canada Rescues Stranded Moose A tow truck driver from Saskatchewan, Canada, is gaining attention online for his heroic act of rescuing a moose trapped in ice during a routine service call. Clint Gottinger, the owner of Rebel Towing, discovered the moose near a junction not far from his home, realizing that […]

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Back on the Journey: A Safety Perspective in Canada

Back on the Journey: A Safety Perspective in Canada

April 8, 2026

Promoting Healthy Living at Liberty Linehaul Liberty Linehaul shares nutritious recipes and healthy living tips on their Facebook page. With a team of 150, employees actively engage on social media, posting photos with customers and documenting their travels. This platform serves as an excellent way to disseminate safety, health, and wellness information, according to Taylor. […]

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Fire Truck Equipment Issues Linked to Fatal Air Canada Crash

Fire Truck Equipment Issues Linked to Fatal Air Canada Crash

March 28, 2026

Firefighters Respond to Blaze on Downtown Toronto Rooftop 00:49 · March 27, 2026 at 7:00PM EDT Dramatic Footage Shows Major Explosion from Rooftop Fire in Toronto 02:57 · March 27, 2026 at 6:58PM EDT Brampton Health Clinic Receives $7.5 Million Funding from 407 ETR 02:09 · March 27, 2026 at 6:58PM EDT Toronto City Council […]

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Steady Trends: Positive Marijuana Tests Among Truck Drivers in Canada

Steady Trends: Positive Marijuana Tests Among Truck Drivers in Canada Since Legalization

January 7, 2026

Despite the legalization of marijuana across Canada and in several U.S. states, the prevalence of positive drug tests among Canadian cross-border truck drivers has not changed significantly. Jonathan Davids, the corporate medical director at DriverCheck Inc., a leading provider of workplace medical testing in Canada, suggests that the stability of these rates underscores the vital […]

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Reviving equipment manufacturing in canada

Reviving Equipment Manufacturing in Canada

October 27, 2025

Closure of Canadian Manufacturing Plants In 1982, Kenworth’s assembly facility in Burnaby, B.C., was permanently shut down. While the production of medium-duty trucks moved to Quebec, the assembly of Class 8 trucks shifted to the United States. Shift in Truck Manufacturing Nearby, the Western Star truck assembly plant continued operations but was later moved to […]

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Lawmaker advocates for ending trucking reciprocity between mexico and canada

Lawmaker Advocates for Ending Trucking Reciprocity Between Mexico and Canada

October 9, 2025

WASHINGTON — Recently introduced legislation could significantly enhance the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) existing regulations regarding foreign truck drivers. Legislation Overview The Protecting America’s Roads Act, presented by Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, primarily seeks to formalize the FMCSA’s recent Interim Final Rule (IFR) that restricts non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and, by extension, […]

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The economic impact of the freedom convoy on the us

The Economic Impact of the Freedom Convoy on the US and Canada

October 2, 2025

Traffic Resumes on Ambassador Bridge After Protests Traffic on the Ambassador Bridge, a vital trade route in North America, reopened on Monday following the conclusion of a week-long blockade by truckers protesting vaccine mandates. However, this protest likely resulted in economic damages amounting to hundreds of millions. The Freedom Convoy and its Impact The Freedom […]

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Canada trucker protest leaders convicted of mischief

Canada Trucker Protest Leaders Convicted of Mischief

September 2, 2025

Trucker Protest Organizers Found Guilty in Ottawa Police hang from a truck while authorities work to dissolve a protest against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa on February 19, 2022. Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP OTTAWA, Ontario — A judge ruled on Thursday that two key organizers of the 2022 […]

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Power truck group expands distribution of strick trailers and cheetah

Power Truck Group Expands Distribution of Strick Trailers and Cheetah Chassis in Canada

August 22, 2025

Power Truck Group Partners with Strick Trailers Power Truck Group has secured an exclusive distribution partnership with both Strick Trailers and Cheetah Chassis, manufacturers known for their trailer and truck equipment. Custom Solutions from Strick Trailers Strick Trailers has built a reputation for its capability to tailor trailers to meet precise customer requirements, as highlighted […]

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Canada trucking report highlights emerging trends

Canada Trucking Report Highlights Emerging Trends

May 21, 2025

Concerns in Canada’s Commercial Trucking Sector The Insurance Bureau of Canada has published an extensive report highlighting serious shortcomings in the country’s commercial trucking industry. Key Findings of the Report Among the critical discoveries are prevalent issues related to weak enforcement of regulations, inconsistent training protocols, and a notable lack of Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) […]

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