New Brunswick investing $11.5M to add passing lanes on Route 11

New Brunswick will construct new passing lanes along key stretches of provincial highway Route 11 in work expected to be complete by the end of the year. “Our government is…

Aeolus Tyre launching Canadian subsidiary

Chinese tire manufacturer Aeolus Tyre is launching a wholly owned subsidiary, Aeolus Tires (Canada) based in the Greater Toronto Area, and has named John Overing general manager. “The new subsidiary…

Cappello to lead Nikola Energy as president

Nikola Corporation has appointed Joseph S. Cappello as president of Nikola Energy, effective Sept. 25.  Cappello will oversee the company’s energy business, including infrastructure, supply strategy, trading, technology and development,…

Illegally parked trucks, dropped trailers add to parking woes in Peel Region

Out-of-town drivers trying find parking spots at the handful of available places in Ontario’s trucking heartland are complaining that they are being squeezed out by illegally parked trucks, abandoned vehicles…

Truckload 2024

Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention celebrating the organization and its membership while providing education and networking opportunities.

UAP Heavy Vehicles acquires Saniquip, Bergor

UAP Heavy Vehicles has acquired Saniquip and Bergor, two specialized heavy vehicle parts distribution companies. “This acquisition fits perfectly within the growth strategy of UAP Heavy Vehicles, a network of…

Trimac updates leadership team

Trimac has made changes to its executive leadership team. Ryan Collinge has been appointed chief operating officer and will oversee and manage day-to-day operations. He will be involved in strategic…

Truck drivers among first round of Express Entry invitations for transport occupations

Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week. This focus on…

Bison Transport’s Chahal named TCA Highway Angel for helping crash victim

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Bison Transport driver Davinder Singh Chahal of Winnipeg, a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to help an injured woman at a crash site.

Nikola hires Chan as COO

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer, effective Oct. 9. She will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. “I…

Trucking announcements: Contrans trains female drivers, Isaac names Konezny to board of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Contrans availing of Career Expressway funding to train six women drivers, Isaac naming a…

U.S. autoworkers’ strike expected to affect Canada

A limited strike by autoworkers in the U.S. is expected to affect the sector in Canada as the industry in both countries is deeply integrated. About 13,000 U.S. workers went…

Nikola partners with ITD Industries to expand dealer network into Canada

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation will expand its dealer network into Canada for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of ITD Industries, a commercial…

Volvo names Blackman regional VP of Canada

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has appointed Matthew Blackman as the new regional vice-president of Canada, effective Oct. 1. Blackman will report to Peter Voorhoeve, VTNA president. Blackman will succeed…

Goodyear opens nominations for highway hero award

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced the call for the 40th year of Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations. To commemorate Goodyear’s 125th anniversary, the company will select two winners from a wider…