Trucking announcements: NMFTA names Ohr chief operating officer, 13 Canadians among Frito-Lay million milers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s new chief operating officer, Frito-Lay North America’s latest class…

Nova Scotia to delay ELD requirement for provincially regulated carriers

Nova Scotia’s Registry of Motor Vehicles has advised that the province is putting the brakes on electronic logging device (ELD) requirement for provincially regulated carriers in the province, according to…

Martins launches three sub-brands

Tire equipment supplier Martins has launched three sub-brands – tiretools, tirestow and tiresupp. (Photo: Martins) tiretools will provide tire equipment and storage solutions, while tirestow offers a seamless experience…

Canada ranked eighth among countries with strictest road rules

Canada is eighth among countries with the strictest road rules, with Norway taking the top spot. Research from insurance firm Compare the Market AU analysed six different metrics from 17…

Northbridge can claim tax credits for trucking company policies, court rules

Northbridge Insurance is allowed to claim GST input tax credits for insurance policies it issued to trucking companies operating in both Canada and the United States, the Federal Court of…

Differences remain between Mack, UAW

Mack Trucks said that while it has reached tentative agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for four local contracts, “UAW leadership’s economic demands at the master contract level…

Kenworth founders inducted into American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame

The founders of Kenworth Truck Company, Harry Kent and Edgar Worthington, were inducted into the 2023 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame this week during a ceremony at…

Zero-trust environment, training help thwart cyberthreats in trucking

A zero-trust environment, multi-factor authentication, and continuous training are keys for trucking companies that want to maintain cybersecurity. After all, computers will do what they are programmed to do, but…

Wireless hacking threat lurks around trucks

Criminals could take control of your tractor-trailer by exploiting just one vulnerability — whether they are looking to immobilize a vehicle to steal freight or block vital supply chain routes.

Trucking announcements: Doucet to lead APTA board, AMJ Cambell to donate $2M to charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new leader at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, AMH Campbell pledging $2 million…

Driver Inc. penetrating into Atlantic Canada, APTA warns

The Driver Inc. companies are raising their head in Atlantic Canada, warned Chris McKee, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA). This business model, where trucking employers misclassify…

Atlantic Canada carriers buckle down against challenges

Carriers in the Atlantic provinces are not immune to headwinds from lower freight volumes and rates that are affecting the rest of the country but are positive that they will…

Young P.E.I. drivers embrace trucking careers

Commitment and determination have led two Prince Edward Island residents to careers behind the wheel. Tanisha Tawil and Bar Bareng “showed up every day willing and wanting to learn,” says…

Ontario’s WSIB extends double rebates for small businesses

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has extended double rebates through the end of 2024 for small business to help with health and safety, according to a news release.

Phillips Industries offers interior corner trailer lights

Phillips Industries has introduced Permalite Apex and Permalite Apex Motion – bright, interior corner trailer lights for dry vans and refrigerated trailers. The lights are designed…