Krystyna Shchedrina

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ONroute Maple travel plaza to permanently close April 21

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

The ONroute Maple Travel Plaza on Highway 400 South in Ontario will permanently close as of April 21, the company has announced. In a notice addressed to professional drivers, ONroute said the closure is due to “factors beyond our control.” This location featured amenities including free wifi, an ATM, 31 commercial vehicle parking spots, a pet area, and seasonal picnic tables.
TTSAO calls for driver training system overhaul, urges stronger oversight, funding

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Ontario’s truck driver training system is broken and is in urgent need of reform, industry stakeholders said during a panel at the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)’s annual conference in Brampton, Ont. They called for tougher oversight, expanded training requirements, and said it’s time to “get loud” about other problems like funding shortfalls and lack of proper mentorship programs.
TTSAO says its mentorship program is key to shaping safer, high-quality truck drivers

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) used its 2025 annual conference to spotlight its Smart Driver Mentor Program, launched in August 2024, emphasizing its role in bridging the gap between completing the entry-level training curriculum and the requirements needed for employment in the industry.
Trucking Announcements: appointments at DTNA, ATA

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Daimler Truck North America appointed Clint LaPreze to lead the fleet services management team, and American Trucking Associations expanded its energy and environmental affairs team, adding Patrick Kelly as vice-president and David Capati as senior manager. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced the appointment of Clint LaPreze as director of fleet services management.
TTSAO names Instructor of the Year, hands out more awards

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) awarded Rachelle Larche from Crossroads Truck and Career Academy the Instructor of the Year award during its annual conference in Brampton, Ont., April 10. The association also honored Yvette Lagrois with the Lifetime Achievement Award and recognized Kristy Soares, Shea Merriman, and Shelley Walker with TTSAO Meritorious Service awards.
Most states fall short on public truck parking, ATRI finds

2 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) calls on states to close the widening gap between public and private truck parking. ATRI’s latest report on parking availability in the U.S. found there are 30,440 truck parking spaces available at rest areas across the 47 surveyed states, with an average of 662 per state.
Most Canadian drivers had a distracted driving near-miss last year, Samsara reports

2 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Eighty-five percent of commercial drivers in Canada experienced a near-miss or “close call” due to distracted driving in the past year—higher than the global average of 79%, according to Samsara. Based on a survey of 1,550 commercial drivers across seven countries, including 150 in Canada, the report outlined smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or vaping, checking phones for social media and communication as the most common causes of distraction.
Trucking Announcements: New leadership at Noregon, TMC, Drivewyze, GM Envolve

2 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Noregon named Bill Hathaway its new CEO, Calgary’s Radu Mihai of Burnco Rock Products, has been installed as the 2025-2026 general chairman and treasurer of the TMC, and Drivewyze named Tom Kelly as director of commercial vehicle compliance solutions. Meanwhile, Ian Hucker was announced the new vice-president of GM Envolve.
Autocar to factory-install Geotab telematics in ICE trucks

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Autocar will begin factory-installing Geotab GO devices in all internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks as part of a new strategic partnership with Geotab, the companies announced on April 2. The agreement allows Autocar to embed Geotab’s telematics directly on its production line, eliminating the need for aftermarket installation and giving fleets immediate access to near real-time data once the vehicle hits the road.
Six insights from TCA’s large carriers panel

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Krystyna Shchedrina

Three major fleet leaders — including Canada’s TFI International — offered a look at how large carriers navigate economic uncertainty, build resilience, and plan for the future during the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention in Phoenix, Ariz.