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Image of a U.S. highway with semi-trucks in motion, symbolizing the end of the speed limiter proposal for heavy trucks under the Trump administration.

Trump Administration Officially Drops Speed Limiter Mandate for Heavy Trucks

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The Trump administration has formally scrapped a long-standing federal proposal to mandate speed limiters on heavy trucks—a decision welcomed by several trucking associations but...
A photo of parked trucks, symbolizing the trucking industry’s struggle under the weight of the Driver Inc. scheme.

Driver Inc. Scheme: Ottawa’s Measures Fall Short as the Trucking Industry...

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As bankruptcies and challenges mount in the Canadian trucking industry, the federal government claims it is taking steps to crack down on the Driver...
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber stand in front of a convoy of trucks during the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa.

Freedom Convoy: Up to 7 and 8 Years in Prison for...

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Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two prominent organizers of the 2022 Freedom Convoy that brought downtown Ottawa to a standstill, could face up to...
Faced with tariffs, Driver Inc. and double brokering, the trucking sector struggles while elected officials dodge their responsibilities, symbolized by trucks on the highway (image).

Trucking Industry Under Pressure: Tariffs, Driver Inc, Double Brokering and Political...

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Since the pandemic, the trucking sector has faced blow after blow: a persistent labor shortage, skyrocketing operating costs, plunging freight rates, and chronic overcapacity. In...
Two Trans-West trucks parked at the company’s Lachine terminal, with the words “LAYOFFS – FEDERAL INACTION – DRIVER INC” overlaid on the image, highlighting the impact of a major crisis in the trucking industry.

Federal Inaction Forces Massive Layoffs at Trans-West

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Trans-West, a well-respected name in the trucking industry known for its commitment to safety, customer service, and professionalism, has announced a series of painful...