Stemco sells Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly product line to Webb Wheel Products

Stemco, an Enpro company and manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for commercial vehicles, has announced the sale of its Trifecta line of pre-adjusted hub assembly products. The purchaser, Webb…

Six inspectors join P.E.I.’s commercial vehicle safety team

Six Prince Edward Island residents have graduated as commercial vehicle safety officers. They are qualified to conduct roadside inspections on commercial trucks, trailers, and buses anywhere on P.E.I., according to…

Ontario expands Highway 401 in Cambridge

The Ontario government has completed expansion of Highway 401 in Cambridge with eight kilometres of new lanes from Highway 8 to Townline Road now open. “Highway 401 is the busiest…

Trucking announcements: NMFTA hires strategy officer, Eassons spreads Christmas cheer

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association appointed a chief strategy officer while two Great Dane executives were elected to…

Carriers bring donated holiday meals to needy Canadians

The generous spirit of the Christmas season was on display as carriers teamed up with Trucks For Change to deliver food to people in need. The Erb Group, Apps Transportation…

Mill Creek driver named Highway Angel for saving passengers from burning car

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Eric Melo, from St. Thomas, Ont., a Highway Angel for stopping to help the occupants of a car that was on…

Brampton man charged after 52 kg of suspected cocaine seized from truck

A 27-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., is facing drug-related charges after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized more than 52 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at…

THRC says it’s moving needle forward on trucking HR challenges

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has highlighted its accomplishments for 2023, among them the secured $46 million in federal support for the Career ExpressWay program to train and onboard new…

Northern Touch Truck Wash acquires Brake Mobile Wash

Northern Touch Truck Wash, which offers by-hand washes on trucks, tractor-trailers, RVs and other large vehicles, has acquired Brake Mobile Wash, provider of mobile truck and fleet washing services.

Trucking announcements: Maxim raises $36K for charity, Grote adds leaders to Canada, Mexico teams

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. As the season of celebrations, holidays and giving approaches, industry members stepped up to help the less fortunate. Maxim…

Bridgestone surpasses 200 million tire pressure sensor readings

Bridgestone Americas’ Fleet Care tire monitoring services in the U.S. surpassed 200 million annual tire pressure readings in 2023. This marks the company’s highest annual total of tire pressure readings…

B.C. cracks whip to prevent trucks hitting overpasses

British Columbia is taking tough action to prevent truck drivers from crashing into highway infrastructure. Trucking companies involved in infrastructure crashes will see stronger consequences that escalate for repeat offences,…

APTA seeks consistent training as MELT rolls into Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says the Newfoundland and Labrador government is trying to sneak in a mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program for new truck drivers. The province announced…

CTA crowns Knowles 2023 National Driver of the Year

Darcy Knowles of Alchemist Specialty Carriers based in Langley, B.C., has been named 2023 National Driver of the Year by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada. The…

Fastfrate expands Halifax warehouse

Fastfrate has expanded its Halifax warehouse, adding 70,000 square feet of space and enhancing capacity to 130,000 square feet. The facility is staffed by 120 employees and provides services that…