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…

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…