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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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Medium Duty Truck Values Decline While Heavy Duty Stays Steady

Medium-Duty Truck Values Decline While Heavy-Duty Stays Steady

November 22, 2025

Market Overview: Used medium-duty truck values saw a decline in October, while heavy-duty truck values experienced a minor increase. Inventory and Demand Concerns: The truck market faces challenges due to an oversupply of 5- to 10-year-old inventory, which is prevalent in listings. This outdated stock lacks financed buyers, resulting in lower than anticipated values despite […]

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Trucking Jobs Decline First Time Since October as Orders Hold

Trucking Jobs Decline First Time Since October as Orders Hold Steady

November 11, 2025

Overview of CCJ’s Indicators: CCJ’s Indicators provides a summary of the latest trucking industry statistics concerning rates, freight, equipment, and economic factors. Job Losses in the Trucking Sector: The total employment in the trucking industry fell by 600 jobs in February, as per the Department of Labor’s recent Employment Situation Report. This marks the first […]

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Navigating uncertainty: peterbilt's steady strategy amid trump’s tariffs

Navigating Uncertainty: Peterbilt’s Steady Strategy Amid Trump’s Tariffs

June 1, 2025

As the heavy-duty truck and vocational sectors adapt to new regulations, pricing fluctuations, and changing fleet needs, Peterbilt executives emphasize that adaptability is key. During a recent press event, the leadership covered various topics, such as new fuel options and the impact of technology on productivity, while also openly discussing the challenges posed by rapidly […]

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Trucking employment steady near pre pandemic levels amid job changes

Trucking Employment Steady Near Pre-Pandemic Levels Amid Job Changes

May 13, 2025

Trucking Industry Faces Job Cuts Amid Economic Adjustments The trucking sector is experiencing job losses as it adapts to changing economic conditions and political instability following the pandemic. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that the transportation sector lost approximately 1,900 jobs in February, maintaining a pattern of decreasing employment levels. […]

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Truck transportation steady while warehouse jobs decline again

Truck Transportation Steady While Warehouse Jobs Decline Again

March 22, 2025

Truck Transportation Jobs Hold Steady, Warehouse Employment Declines According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the truck transportation sector saw minimal changes in February, while warehouse employment continued its prolonged decrease. In February, the truck transportation sector experienced a loss of 300 jobs, marking the smallest fluctuation in employment numbers since […]

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