Social media, technology can attract next generation of drivers, report says

Leveraging social media and showcasing technological innovations could attract a young and diverse workforce to trucking, according to a report commissioned by Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP).

BCTA launches fifth year of HDVE program

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the fifth offering of the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE)…

MTA marks National Trucking Week with fundraisers, driver appreciation

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) celebrated National Trucking Week that ran till Sept. 9 with driver appreciation barbecues, a golf tournament, truck pull and Special Olympics truck ride. Premier Truck…

J. J. Keller offers video review service

J. J. Keller and Associates has unveiled its J. J. Keller Video Review Service that offers motor carriers a team of experts to review their dash…

ATA seeks national framework for autonomous vehicles

Automated vehicle technology holds great promise to enhance highway safety, boost economic productivity and support trucking’s essential workforce, Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations told the House…

U.S. announces $80M funding to improve truck parking, safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced more than US$80 million in grant awards to help professional drivers access truck parking. The grants include a…

Isaac, EBE Technologies integration saves time for drivers

Fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments has completed a “deep link” integration with EBE Technologies. The deep link integration saves truck drivers…

VMC officially opens Washington campus

Canadian electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) hosted the grand opening of its 100,000 sq.-ft. campus in Ferndale, Wash., Sept. 12 With an annual assembly capacity of up to…

Toronto Hydro, Alectra Utilities acquire electric bucket trucks

Two Greater Toronto Area (GTA) utility companies – Toronto Hydro and Alectra Utilities – welcomed an all-electric bucket truck each into their fleets. Toronto Hydro’s truck is expected to be…

Half of U.S. commercial vehicles will be zero emissions by 2040: ACT Research

Adoption rates for zero-emission and decarbonization vehicles will reach 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, ACT Research announced. Regulations are a key factor in the earlier years, particularly for…

Orbcomm offers solar-powered asset tracking solution

Supply chain technology provider Orbcomm launched a solar-powered asset tracking solution that enables fleets to monitor trailers, intermodal containers and other transportation assets. The solution, which…

Portland teams up with CITT for fuel pricing service

Fuel specialist Portland has introduced Portland Pricing, a Canadian pricing service providing companies with the opportunity to monitor and reduce fuel spend, using a dedicated online…

ANGI Energy Systems to provide hydrogen fueling dispensers to Nikola Corporation

ANGI Energy Systems, a provider of technologies and solutions to decarbonize the mobility ecosystem, announced a strategic collaboration with Nikola Corporation, a zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions…

Lion Electric names Brunet president, Coulombe chief financial officer

Zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric announced that Nicolas Brunet has been appointed as president. He will work alongside Marc Bedard, CEO and founder, on the elaboration and execution of all strategic aspects of…

Ecom Logistics Canada adds two BrightDrop EV vans to fleet

Third-party logistics provider Ecom Logistics Canada expanded its electric fleet with the delivery of two additional BrightDrop electric delivery vans. The company recently placed an order for Tesla Semi trucks.