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Peterbilt has delivered its first Model 567 built at the PACCAR manufacturing facility in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, to Environmental 360 Solutions. This milestone expands Canadian production from medium-duty trucks to heavy-duty vehicles, with potential for electric models in the future. The delivery highlights Peterbilt’s commitment to building trucks locally while supporting Canadian manufacturing and meeting the needs of Canadian fleets.

As kids head back to school, drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert in school zones, crosswalks, and near buses. Most school bus collisions happen in urban areas, and failing to stop for a bus with flashing red lights can cost $567 and six demerit points. Safe, attentive driving helps ensure every child gets to and from school safely

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has announced the shortlist for its Top Fleet Employers (TFE) Achievement of Excellence Awards, to be presented at the annual TFE Awards Gala in Toronto on October 15. For the first time, THRC is revealing shortlisted fleet names ahead of the event, building excitement among fleets eager to see who will take the stage.

New data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows the trucking and logistics industry’s post-pandemic hiring surge is continuing to cool in 2025. Second quarter employment dipped slightly down 0.2% overall and 1.1% among transport truck drivers while the number of people seeking work in the sector rose by 11,600 compared to last year. For employers, this means a larger talent pool and an opportunity to recruit skilled workers more easily to support business growth.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is calling for action against the exploitative Driver Inc. scheme, where employers misclassify drivers as independent operators to avoid paying benefits and protections. This practice leaves many, especially new immigrants without overtime, vacation pay, EI, CPP, or WCB coverage, while exposing them to unsafe working conditions and financial risk. Governments and industry partners are ramping up roadside enforcement, but stronger regulations, tougher penalties, and better inter-agency coordination are needed. AMTA urges you to contact your elected officials and support measures that protect drivers, uphold fair competition, and strengthen road safety. Watch our Driver Inc. video series on the AMTA YouTube channel.