Government funds Montreal port infrastructure

Minister of transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced today the government will invest up to $16.75 million for a project at the Port of Montréal under the National Trade Corridors Fund. This…

Vancouver port cargo volumes grew 6% in 2023

Cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver increased by 6% in 2023, as terminal operators moved a record 150.4 million metric tones of trade last year.  It was a mixed…

Isaac names Bouchard chief product officer

Isaac Instruments announced that J.S. Bouchard, one of the company’s co-founders, will take on the role of chief product officer. Most recently, he served as executive vice-president, responsible for implementing…

OTA opposes proposal to use escort vehicles for hazmat shipments at Ambassador Bridge

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has asked the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to revise the proposal to remove route restrictions for the transport of Class 3 and 8 hazardous…

Daimler Truck platform connects 1 million trucks worldwide

Daimler Truck announced it has connected more than 1 million trucks worldwide to its global connectivity platform that includes Mercedes-Benz Uptime, Fleetboard, Omniplus, Truckconnect and Detroit Connect branded digital products.

AMTA Annual Conference

Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Annual Conference is networking event for AMTA membership, innovators, government, policymakers, and supporters to explore and discuss a broad range of leadership, safety, and crucial…

Mack Trucks opens 2025 calendar contest

The Mack Trucks 2025 calendar contest is now open. Mack customers can submit photos and videos of their trucks so that users can vote for a dozen Bulldogs to…

Truck World offers recruitment opportunities to exhibitors 

One of the country’s largest job fairs will take place at the Truck World show on April 18-20, 2024 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont.

U.S. releases national strategy to deploy zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, announcing the plan to accelerate zero-emission infrastructure development by 2040.  The strategy was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation…

APTA’s Trucking Hot Topics Conference & Networking Dinner

Atlantic Provinces Trucking Associations networking event will take place at Crowne Plaza in Moncton, N.B. Phil Jewell, a keynote speaker, will address attendees during the Trucking Hot Topics Conference &…

2024 MTA Spring Gala

Annual industry networking event organized by Manitoba Trucking Association…

APTA’s Atlantic Driving Championship

APTA’s competition that raises funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

ACT Expo announces speaker lineup, including Tesla 

Tesla has confirmed its Tesla Semi expert’s presence at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “Their presence at ACT Expo speaks volumes about the…

Pilot Travel Centers plans to remodel, expand truck maintenance network

Pilot Travel Centers announced plans to add 35 travel centers and remodel more than 75 locations across its U.S. network this year.  Its growth plan includes building 10 new travel…

Gincor Werx buys Wiltsie Truck Bodies

Gincor Werx, based in Newmarket, Ont., has announced it acquired Wiltsie Truck Bodies on Feb. 29, 2024. Wiltsie, located in Aylmer, Ont., offers a line of products including dump trucks,…