Episode 119 Show Notes
Episode 119 Show Notes
More than 500 trucks inspected and 31% placed out-of-service during two day blitz in Ontario
OPP Published: October 10, 2025 ByAshley
Multiple Canadian law enforcement agencies partnered for a commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement operation in Ontario this week. The annual Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Enforcement Blitz was held on October 7 and 8, 2025, at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton, Ontario. More than 125 law enforcement officers and inspectors from 13 Ontario agencies participated in the event, which focused on “driver licensing, daily trip inspections and violations of the Dangerous Goods Transportation Act, along with truck-oriented issues which included mechanical fitness, load security, and weights of trucks and loads.” During the two-day event a total of 517 commercial vehicles were inspected. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), 316 charges were issued for various defects and infractions. Police also issued 120 warnings for various violations. Inspectors placed 161 commercial vehicles (31% of inspected vehicles) out-of-service for equipment violations. “A total of 15 trucks were also found to be in such a sufficiently deteriorated state that the license plates were seized forcing the truck owner to make repairs to re-certify and re-plate the vehicle,” HRPS said. One commercial vehicle driver was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant. The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of our Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz. We are grateful to Woodbine Mohawk Park for their longstanding partnership, and for providing the location for the largest annual inspection blitz in Ontario. We also thank our valued policing and ministry partners for assisting us with this campaign. These proactive inspections prevent collisions and save lives, the results of which speak directly to our shared commitment to commercial vehicle safety and enforcement,” said HRPS Deputy Chief of Specialized Support Kevin Maher.
ATHS to induct 4 into its Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
Oct 10, 2025
The American Truck Historical Society will celebrate four pioneers who shaped the trucking industry at its 2025 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Oct. 22, at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include:
- Roy Carver, founder of Bandag, Inc. in 1957 in Muscatine, Iowa, built the company into the largest commercial tire retread operation in North America. The company went public a decade later – and was acquired by Bridgestone in 2007.
- Lewis Semple Clarke, co-founder of The Autocar Company, pioneered key automotive innovations like the left-handed steering wheel and shaft drive. His leadership helped shape early American cars and left a lasting legacy of engineering ingenuity.
- Father-son duo Joseph A. Morten and Joseph W. Morten, founders of Great West Casualty Company, set new standards in trucker-focused insurance with expert service and innovation, becoming a leader in motor carrier coverage.
Sponsored by Autocar Trucks, the oldest surviving motor vehicle brand in the Western Hemisphere, the event will feature a special display of historic Autocar trucks by ATHS owners.
Autocar is proud to support ATHS and celebrate the legends who paved the way for our industry,” said James Johnston, President of Autocar Trucks. “We look forward to meeting truck enthusiasts, showcasing our history, and honoring the visionaries who built the foundation for trucking.”
The 2025 inductees join previous Hall of Fame inductees Leland James (founder of Freightliner), Harry Kent and Edgar Worthington (founders of Kenworth Truck Company), Earl and Lillian Congdon (founders of Old Dominion Freight Lines) and several others.
“These inductees represent the spirit of innovation and determination that built trucking into the backbone of America,” said John Gravley, ATHS Executive Director.
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