MPI strike impacting Manitoba trucking industry, MTA warns

Manitoba’s trucking industry is facing a series of challenges during a Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) strike that has closed all the Crown corporation’s locations. “For our industry to…

Cambridge, Ont., to divert trucks from downtown streets in October

About 1,000 trucks will be diverted daily from downtown Cambridge, Ont., once a ban is enforced in October. The province’s southwestern Region of Waterloo council approved a ban on…

Artificial intelligence leading to real-world changes in trucking

Highly autonomous vehicles rely on a wide array of data when triggering the systems that apply the throttle, hit the brakes, or track highway curves. Where truck drivers…

Trucking announcements: Andy Transport appoints Caracas as HR chief, Kinedyne celebrates 55 years

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new HR chief at Andy Transport, Kinedyne highlighting a landmark year,…

Surprise dangerous goods, hazmat blitz nets 482 violations in Canada

Commercial vehicle inspectors in Canada wrote up 482 violations during a surprise blitz that focused on vehicles transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods (HM/DG) from June 12-16. The…

Volvo Trucks Customer Center triples demonstration track size

Volvo Trucks’ Customer Center has completed upgrades to the facility’s customer experience track in Dublin, Va., tripling the size of the three-mile (4.8-km) custom-designed course. This includes two…

TruckPro adds four more locations to network

TruckPro announced that four more shops across the country have joined its network. They are Y&B Services in Yellowknife; CG Truck and Equipment Repair in Calgary,…

Kenworth Truck Centres officially opens Mississauga-North facility

Kenworth Truck Centres officially threw the doors open at its 10th location – Kenworth Mississauga-North – with a grand opening Aug. 23. The Ontario facility, open since April…

Bison’s Tyszuk named Highway Angel for helping couple after crash

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named truck driver Mariusz “Mario” Tyszuk, from Winnipeg a Highway Angel for stopping to help a couple after their vehicle crashed on the highway…

Guglielmin takes over as Westport Fuel Systems CEO Johnson steps down

Westport Fuel Systems, supplier of alternative fuel systems and components, announced that David Johnson has decided to step down as chief executive officer and will resign from the board,…

8th Annual TTSAO Conference

Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario’s annual event featuring guest speakers, seminars, awards and networking.

Trucking announcements: Phillips Connect hires VP, ATA names vice-chairman

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a vice-presidential hire at Phillips Connect, a new vice-chairman at the American…

Zonar appoints Gould as president and CEO

Zonar — a company that produces fleet management systems including Canadian-certified electronic logging devices — has appointed Michael Gould as president and CEO. Gould comes to this role…

Alberta expanding slow down move over safety law

Alberta is bolstering roadside worker safety rules, protecting first responders, tow truck operators, highway maintenance workers and snowplow operators with the slow down and move over legislation under the…

High Bar Brands acquires Ontario-based Dieter’s Accessories

High Bar Brands has acquired Cambridge, Ont.-based Dieter’s Accessories, a manufacturer of heavy-duty truck parts and stainless steel accessories. “We are excited to welcome Dieter’s Accessories into our…