John G Smith
John G. Smith is Newcom Media's vice-president - editorial, and the editorial director of its trucking publications -- including Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, and Transport Routier. The award-winning journalist has covered the trucking industry since 1995.
Daimler HQ recognized for green design
PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America's (DTNA) new environmentally friendly corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon, has earned the company LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
CTA releases joint statement ahead of Trump, Trudeau meeting
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Trucking Alliance released a joint statement this morning addressing principles on how the world's biggest security, trade and cultural relationship should be managed -- just as U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were meeting for the first time.
Stalled nuclear shipments back on the road
FORT ERIE, ON -- The first few hundred gallons of highly radioactive liquid nuclear waste will begin its journey along Ontario highways later this month, in the wake of a U.S. court decision that allows the material to cross the Peace Bridge into the U.S. About 6,000 US gallons of the material, officially known as Highly Enriched Uranyl Nitrate Liquid (HEUNL), were initially to be transported last year from nuclear research facilities in Chalk River, Ontario. However, a federal lawsuit filed last August by American-based non-profit Beyond Nuclear and six other U.S. environmental groups stalled the shipments over concerns raised about potential public health, safety, and environmental hazards.
Daimler truck and bus chief resigns
STUTTGART, GERMANY -- Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard is stepping down as the head of Daimler Trucks and Buses a year before his contract expired, citing personal reasons. Chief executive Dr. Dieter Zetsche will head the business unit until a successor is appointed. "We regret this resolution, but we have a number of outstanding managers to succeed. We thank Wolfgang Bernhard for his committed work and respect his personal decision," stated Manfred Bischoff, chairman of the supervisory board.
End of the road for Fergus show
FERGUS, ON - After more than 30 years of showing and shining, Ontario's Fergus Truck Show has come to an end. In a Facebook note posted last night, organizers announced the show ceases operating immediately and will not host future events. "The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers, attendees and drivers that have come through our gates for the past 30+ years. It is with the utmost of gratitude and appreciation that we thank you for your support over these past years," said the note, which also thanked the groups individually.
