The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced significant updates to driver licensing requirements aimed at reducing fraud, improving road safety, and aligning Ontario’s standards with other jurisdictions. The changes, supported by two new regulations (O. Reg. 185/26 and O. Reg. 186/26), will take effect in two phases starting this summer. Tougher Rules for New […]
Surjit Singh Flora is a veteran journalist and freelance writer based in Brampton, Canada. Canada’s economy runs on long distances, hard winters, and roads that have to work in all of it. Cities sit far apart, freight often crosses several provinces, and many communities depend on a single highway for daily supply. That is why […]
Manitoulin Transport has opened a new 23,000-square-foot terminal in Moncton, New Brunswick, at 200 Babineau Blvd E. The facility, which includes 22 dock doors, will serve as a regional hub for the Maritimes. It connects the area to the company’s national network and aims to meet rising demand for reliable freight transportation in Atlantic Canada. […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 12-14, 2026, for its annual International Roadcheck, a 72-hour, high-visibility enforcement and inspection blitz across North America. This event targets commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and drivers to ensure compliance with safety regulations on vehicles, cargo, and driver qualifications. During the three-day period, certified inspectors at fixed […]
The federal government is ramping up its fight against worker misclassification by rolling out new measures under the Canada Labour Code. Overseen by Minister Patty Hajdu and led by Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Labour Program, the changes aim to impose steeper penalties, speed up enforcement, and shine a brighter spotlight on non-compliant employers—particularly […]
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers have seized a total of 1,010 kilograms of various narcotics from three commercial trucks at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta. The seizures occurred during separate incidents in late 2025, on November 26, December 2, and December 18. The intercepted drugs included cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and […]
INFINITI will captivate audiences at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow with three striking concept vehicles: the QX65 Monograph sportback SUV, plus two reimagined versions of the all-new QX80 flagship—the QX80 Track Spec and QX80 Terrain Spec. “The Canadian International AutoShow is the ideal platform to unveil these bold concepts to Canadian enthusiasts,” said Ken Hearn, […]
Nissan Canada will make a strong showing at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow with three Ontario debuts: the all-new 2026 Sentra, all-new 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and refreshed 2026 Pathfinder. The display also features the all-new LEAF, Armada NISMO, and KICKS, highlighting Nissan’s focus on innovative, versatile vehicles for Canadian lifestyles. “We’re excited to […]
Highlight Motor Group has taken delivery of 125 all-new Volvo VNL 860 trucks from Volvo Trucks North America, marking the largest single order of the next-generation VNL model in Canada to date. These advanced long-haul tractors are already deployed in Highlight’s cross-border operations spanning Canada and the United States, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has reported two major cocaine seizures at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, totaling 349 kilograms with an estimated street value of $43.7 million. On August 13, 2025, CBSA officers conducted a secondary inspection of a commercial truck arriving from the United States. Inside […]