Regulations Drivers who hit B.C. infrastructure could face $100,000 in fines, 18 months in prison March 12, 2024 Drivers of commercial trucks involved in infrastructure crashes in British Columbia will face higher penalties. The proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose…
Technology Navistar testing Plus autonomous tech on U.S. roads March 12, 2024 Autonomous trucking software provider Plus has announced it’s working with Navistar and other members of the Traton Group to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Scania, Man, and Navistar trucks…
Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions TFI International adds LTL muscle with Hercules acquisition March 11, 2024 TFI International has purchased Hercules Forwarding, an LTL carrier focused on intra-U.S. and U.S. to Canada freight. The company was founded in 1985, has a U.S. headquarters in Vernon, Calif.,…
Technology Modern cab designs evolving with technology, driver needs March 11, 2024 Truck manufacturers are rethinking cab design as they look to appeal to the next generation of professional drivers – those who are tech-savvy, diverse and innovative. This means bringing greater…
People Trucking announcements: Trimac wins HR award, GFL welcomes Moncion March 11, 2024 Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, GFL Environmental welcomed a new fleet compliance director, Trimac won HRD Canada’s Innovative HR Teams award, and…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Nikola’s fuel-cell-electric Tre designed for the long haul March 11, 2024 Nikola’s big bold cabover truck has become the poster child for electric trucks. You see it in all kinds of videos and print stories about the transition from diesel. It…
Fuel/Emissions Volvo forms joint venture with Westport March 11, 2024 Volvo Group has signed a deal with Westport to form a joint venture that will accelerate the adoption of high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) fueling systems for longhaul trucking and off-road…
People These are the challenges women in trucking face March 11, 2024 “Little little lady, you know, this is a very advanced job.” This was the response Shelley Walker heard on her first interview to become a truck driver when she expressed…
Events Rodeo du Camion will not run this year March 8, 2024 There will be no truck rodeo in Notre-Dame-du-Nord this summer. The announcement was made by the president of the event, Luc Lafontaine. In a press release, the organizers of…
Economy Economic Trucking Trends: Market coming into balance, truck orders remain strong March 8, 2024 Capacity continues to exit the market, leading ACT Research to conclude the market is coming into balance. But spot market rates continue to be mostly flat, with refrigerated carriers seeing…
Events, Fuel/Emissions ACT Expo announces speaker lineup, including Tesla March 8, 2024 Tesla has confirmed its Tesla Semi expert’s presence at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “Their presence at ACT Expo speaks volumes about the…
Equipment, Mergers & Acquisitions Warehouse on Wheels buys BenLea Leasing March 8, 2024 The recently renamed Warehouse on Wheels (WOW), formerly American Trailer Rental Group, has expanded its Canadian presence with the acquisition of BenLea Leasing in Cambridge, Ont. It marks WOW’s 21st…
People Musket Transport, CHET select winner of A/Z grant for women March 8, 2024 Musket Transport and CHET (Commercial Heavy Equipment Training) selected Pornruth S. as the recipient of the 2024 A/Z grant for women. Pornruth S. (Photo: Supplied) This grant is…
People Magi receives 2024 Women with Drive Leadership Award March 8, 2024 Angelique Magi received the Women with Drive 2024 Leadership Award, at the Trucking HR Canada’s 10th annual leadership summit. The award recognizes the industry professional’s leadership, commitment to keeping the…
Regulations Government takes Driver Inc. issue “super seriously”: Minister Anand March 7, 2024 The Driver Inc. issue remains on the federal government’s radar and is “on the desks” of the ministers of transportation and labor, said Anita Anand, president of the Treasury Board,…