UPDATED: United Group of Companies CEO sentenced to jail time for contempt of court

The CEO of United Group of Companies, a 350-plus truck fleet in Mississauga, Ont., was sentenced to four days in jail for contempt of court for his involvement in bankruptcy…

Thermo King enhances telematics with TracKing Smart Trailer

Thermo King has expanded its telematics offering with its new TracKing Smart Trailer platform, offering greater visibility into trailer health, the company announced through a news…

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his “unacceptable” steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. A senior government official…

Vancouver Island trucking firm included in forestry company’s CCAA proceedings as ‘unusual’ payments scrutinized

A B.C. trucking firm related to a forestry company that’s under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act creditor protection is at the center of a dispute with lenders. San Industries sought creditor…

JBT Group files NOI after TD Bank demands full repayment of debt

Kitchener, Ont.-based JBT Transport and its affiliated companies have filed for creditor protection, after TD Bank demanded payment of $16.2 million in outstanding debt. The related companies include Waydom Management,…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders decline as buyers weigh impact of tariffs

Class 8 truck orders were down in January, as buyers contemplate the impact tariffs will have on both truck prices and freight levels. The spot market saw falling rates for…

More than $1 million worth of olive oil stolen from transport company in Montreal

Montreal police say more than $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen after a delivery involving two transport companies in the city never arrived at its destination in Ontario…

ReVolt to debut diesel-electric hybrid

A new hybrid drivetrain retrofit is being brought to market by ReVolt Motors, which will show its first truck at the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show. It claims about 40% fuel…

Glover International named top Canada/U.S. International dealer

Alberta dealer network Glover International Trucks has been named the 2024 International U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year. The award was presented during International Motors’ annual dealer meeting in…

ARI-Hetra offers new heavy-duty wheel balancers

ARI-Hetra has come to market with a new line of heavy-duty wheel balancers. “With these new wheel balancers, we’re truly bringing balance to the work force,”…

Johal brothers secure financing to continue operating Pride Group Logistics

Pride Group founders Sam and Jas Johal have secured financing to continue operating Pride Group Logistics, the trucking operations of Pride Group Entities, which has been under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement…

Volvo Autonomous Solutions taps Waabi for virtual driver

Canadian autonomous trucking company Waabi has inked a deal with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to jointly develop and deploy autonomous trucks. “At Waabi, we believe that vertically integrating next-generation AI technology…

Truckers need to stop passing snowplows through Rogers Pass

Highway crews in B.C. have raised concerns about the number of truck drivers passing snowplows through the Rogers Pass. When cleaning up after a winter storm system in the B.C.

Despite U.S. tariff pause, uncertainty remains over Canada

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today. The temporary reprieve halts —…

Jost buys global hydraulics manufacturer

Jost has announced its acquisition of Hyva, a global player in commercial vehicle hydraulics. Hyva produces front-end tipping cylinders, and a full range of double acting cylinders, container lifting systems,…