Leo Barros

Toronto

Associate Editor at Truck News

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Red Seal certification gaining traction amid challenges

1 week ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Momentum is gathering to make truck driving a Red Seal trade, but challenges must be overcome before this becomes a reality. “The snowball is getting bigger,” said Craig Faucette, chief program officer at Trucking HR Canada. He noted that the Alberta government is pushing for the designation, and other jurisdictions are discussing it.
Trimac’s two-pronged approach trims emissions

2 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Trimac is using a two-pronged approach to reduce its carbon footprint. The bulk carrier is preparing for the future by testing out newer technologies. And it’s also implementing tried and tested options to improve fuel efficiency. The Calgary, Alta.-based company prefers a measured, middle-of-the-road approach, according to Abraham Masri, its manager of energy transition and sustainability. Trimac operates 6,294 pieces of equipment, including tractors, trailers and straight trucks.
Efficient steps propel Bison Transport along sustainable path

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Incremental improvements and a pragmatic approach are helping drive Bison Transport along its sustainability pathway. The Winnipeg-based carrier is focused on efficiency that generates profit while also helping the environment. Mike Gomes, vice-president of maintenance, said that the company has been traversing this path for a while. The carrier utilizes tried and tested technology in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Northern Ontario MPs introduce bill to address Hwy. 11, 17 dangers

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

A coalition of Northern Ontario MPPs and community leaders is calling on the province to take immediate action to improve safety on the region’s most critical roadways. On June 4 at Queen’s Park, Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin introduced the Northern Highway 11 and 17 Safety Act, 2025, a Private Member’s Bill aimed at addressing the long-standing dangers on two of the province’s most vital and deadly corridors.
Young drivers ready to take the wheel

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

If you want to see a grown person cry, make it a point to attend a truck beauty contest. At these type of events, steely-eyed, extremely capable and tough truck drivers turn into whimpering, blubbering wrecks when their beautiful trucks are selected for a prize. The recent Shell Rotella SuperRigs highlighted the best that trucking has to offer. Drivers who take pride in their rides and are committed to the industry. This show attracts working trucks across the U.S. and Canada.
Chrome, lights and fireworks light up Shell Rotella SuperRigs

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

The judging lane saw a flurry of activity as the rain eased off at Shell Rotella SuperRigs at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Contestants took the opportunity to mop up and squeeze out the water from their trucks and roll them out to the judges. The roar of diesel engines filled the air as the sun set and drivers switched on their lights, turning the parking lot into a kaleidoscope of bright colors. A live band belted out tunes and the night was capped off with a firework display.
Jade Transport’s Steendam wins best tractor prize at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

3 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Jade Transport driver Jayden Steendam’s yellow 2013 Peterbilt caught the judges attention and won the first place in the tractor division at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. “It’s awesome,” is how the 23-year-old rookie contestant from Winnipeg described his success at the event held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Steendam keeps his ride immaculate by working on it and cleaning it whenever he gets the opportunity. He even cleans it on his day off, his wife McKenna told trucknews.com.
Young trucker Steendam makes old-school trucking cool

4 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Trucking is in safe hands, the next generation of truck driver has arrived. Blessed with an aura of calmness, Jayden Steendam exudes confidence, reliability and capability. He drives an immaculately clean truck – a refurbished 2016 Peterbilt fitted with a 2001 engine. He dresses the part down to the boots and even sports a lush mustache. He just turned 23 but possesses an old-school trucking soul.
Trucks sparkle in gloomy weather at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

4 weeks ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Dozens of beautiful trucks rolled stoically through the rain as Shell Rotella SuperRigs got underway at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, on May 29. Contestants, and in some cases entire families, were busy with rags and elbow grease, polishing chrome and mopping wet surfaces on their big rigs. As light showers descended on the venue early in the day, some participants made a beeline to the judging lane.
Shell Starship 3.0 to haul Pennzoil tech inspection trailer for remainder of IndyCar season

1 month ago | trucknews.com | Leo Barros

Shell and IndyCar announced that the Shell Starship 3.0 will be the official transport vehicle for the Pennzoil tech inspection trailer for the remainder of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season, beginning with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 1. Thomas Mueller, general manager of commercial road transport at Shell, said the company likes to prove its products on the track.