Ontario is taking strong action to stop car thieves with new proposed laws announced on May 1, 2025. The province wants to change the Highway Traffic Act to let police search for and seize devices used to steal cars, like key fob programmers and smartphone apps that unlock vehicles. These changes will help keep keyless […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual International Roadcheck from May 13-15, 2025, a 72-hour enforcement blitz across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This high-visibility initiative targets commercial motor vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Inspection data collected during the event will be analyzed, with results published this […]
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers Executive Order, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Board of Directors has approved the addition of non-compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 391.11(b)(2) to the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, effective June 25, 2025. […]
Volvo Trucks North America is advancing its commitment to sustainable transportation, announcing that the Volvo VNR Electric has achieved 15 million miles in customer operations since commercial orders began in December 2020. Over 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks are now in service across the U.S. and Canada, supporting fleets of all sizes, from single-truck owner-operators […]
Halton Hills, ON – The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched an investigation following an act of vandalism at a Hindu temple in Georgetown. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 30, at the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple on Main Street South. According to police reports, two male suspects wearing hooded […]
A massive drug bust unfolded at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta, where Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized 108 kilograms of cocaine on March 8, 2025. The drugs were uncovered during a secondary inspection of a commercial transport vehicle arriving from the United States, concealed within the vehicle’s load. The Alberta […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) just stopped over $11 million worth of cocaine from entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario. Two truck drivers got caught with the drugs and now face criminal charges. On February 27, 2025, border officers found 86 kg of […]
The City of Brampton is taking a bold step toward safer streets by rolling out advanced 360-degree cameras and license plate recognition technology at 50 traffic intersections. Announced today, this cutting-edge initiative aims to arm Peel Regional Police and other law enforcement agencies with real-time data to crack down on crime and enhance community security. […]
A 41-year-old Brampton man, Manjinder Singh Bura, faces multiple charges after Peel Regional Police linked him to the theft of trailers and freight worth over $1.5 million. The scam, tied to All Days Trucking—a logistics firm registered in Saskatoon but operating with expired credentials—unfolded between December 2024 and January 2025. Police say Bura, through his […]
Volvo Trucks North America has named Gerry’s Truck Centre the 2024 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year, celebrating the dealership’s exceptional performance in sales, customer service, parts support, and sustainability efforts. The prestigious award highlights the family-owned business’s standout contributions to the trucking industry. With locations in London and Woodstock, Gerry’s Truck Centre has been […]