Canadian drivers Overton, Kasdorf shine at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Canadian drivers Ben Overton and Barry Kasdorf – both driving for Jade Transport of Winnipeg – won three awards between them at the 41st Shell Rotella SuperRigs. Overton won Best…

Trucking Announcements: Penner celebrates 100 and TTA fundraises $12K

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Penner International celebrating a century in trucking, a DDC FPO promotion, a MEMA appointment, and…

Shell Rotella SuperRigs attracts pride, polish, and professionalism

A sense of pride, professionalism and love for the job have been attracting hardworking truck drivers and owner-operators to Shell Rotella SuperRigs for the past four decades, and the 41st…

TRC acquires ACT Expo producer GNA

TRC, a global consulting, engineering, program and construction management firm, has acquired green energy and transportation consultants Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA). GNA, producer of Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo…

CVSA initiative raises human trafficking awareness

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) said 218 human trafficking awareness and prevention events, and 219 presentations were delivered during this year’s five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI). CVSA member…

Insight Partners invests in Bestpass

Bestpass, provider of back-office automation software and toll management for commercial fleets, announced the close of a multi-million minority investment by software investor Insight Partners. Insight joins Susquehanna Growth Equity…

Hours of Service exemption for carriers, drivers providing relief to Nova Scotia wildfires

Transport Canada has issued an Hours of Service exemption for extra-provincial carriers and drivers engaged in the transport of essential supplies and equipment directly assisting the emergency relief efforts in…

Trucking appointments and industry news for the week

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. And the latest installment includes Truck and Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) safety honors, and new territory managers at High…

Alberta’s Peavey Industries acquires Guy’s Freightways

Red-Deer, Alta.-based retailer Peavey Industries has acquired long-term partner and fellow Red Deer logistics and transportation company Guy’s Freightways.  Guy’s Freightways, established in 1975 by Bernie Schwartz, began as a…

Van life, RVs put the squeeze on truck parking

A growing trend in van life — combined with summer vacationers at the wheels of recreational vehicles (RVs) and campers — is adding to the struggles of truck drivers who…

GLS Canada acquires Altimax Courier

Parcel, freight, and logistics provider GLS Canada has acquired 100% of the shares of Moncton, N.B.-based Altimax Courier, a company offering air and ground service in Atlantic Canada. “It is…

Antique & Classic Clifford Truck Show

Truck show organized by Great Lakes Club…

Marine Atlantic delays fuel surcharge hike by six months

Ferry operator Marine Atlantic, which had previously announced a fuel surcharge increase for June 1, has issued a press release indicating it is delaying the increase by six months. The…

Manitoba provides $400,000 a year to promote trucking jobs, support training

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) will receive about $400,000 in annual funding from the Manitoba government over the next four years to help inform provincial residents about job opportunities in…

CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to focus on speeding

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will place a special focus on speeding during Operation Safe Driver Week, running July 9-15. Law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico and the…