Macdonald-King to lead Greenlane

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business (BlackRock) have appointed Patrick Macdonald-King as chief executive officer of Greenlane, a commercial…

Blue Water Bridge work to end early

Rehabilitation work on the First Blue Water Bridge will be completed a couple of days ahead of schedule on Oct. 3, instead of the planned Oct. 5 end date, the…

GLS Group appoints Pfaff as CEO

Global parcel services provider GLS Group (General Logistics Systems), that includes wholly-owned subsidiary GLS Canada, has appointed Dr. Karl Pfaff as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1.

AI provides carriers tools to do more with less

Technology can be disruptive for a while but finding a balance will help the transportation industry roll ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI) creates space for humans to perform tasks they are…

Autonomous trucks target carrier capability augmentation

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) that are steadily making inroads into the transportation industry will not replace drivers, but instead augment carrier capabilities. AVs will allow carriers to take on more freight…

Driving connection creates data optimization, Trimble CEO Painter says

Trimble is skating to where the proverbial puck is going to be by driving connection. “Connecting users to stakeholders of data is imperative to see where that puck is going,”…

Trucking Announcements: Trimac opens HQ, Freels joins Trucking HR Canada

Each week, TruckNews.com identifies notable announcements including events, appointments, and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment in this feature includes Trimac’s new headquarters, Trucking HR Canada’s new director of communications,…

Transparency, data are keys to driver buy-in for safety programs

Truck drivers are more likely to buy into safety discussions that are clearly communicated and transparent — leading to the all-important return on related investments, speakers stressed during a Truckload…

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…