Tomlinson expands Ottawa Valley waste operations with Barron acquisition

Tomlinson Group of Companies has expanded its environmental services footprint in Eastern Ontario with the acquisition of Barron Disposal Systems Inc., a family-owned waste and recycling business serving the…

Melton implements largest-ever driver pay increase

Flatbed carrier Melton Truck Lines said it is increasing mileage pay for all company drivers by 5 cents to 8 cents per mile. The new scale means entry-level drivers…

Electric truck maker Xos expands into large-scale mobile power systems

Xos Inc. has launched a new line of large-scale mobile energy storage systems designed to provide rapid power deployment for data centers, industrial sites, and commercial fleet operations facing…

TAT accepting nominations for Harriet Tubman Award

TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) said it is accepting nominations for the Harriet Tubman Award, the group’s most prestigious honor.  The award, which includes a $5,000 check and a…

USA Truck launches new incentive program for drivers

USA Truck said it has launched a new incentive program designed to reward drivers for long-term career milestones and mileage-based bonuses.  “Our drivers are the backbone of USA…

M&K Truck Centers expands into Iowa, Minnesota with GATR acquisition

M&K Truck Centers has acquired five GATR Truck Center dealerships in Iowa and Minnesota, expanding its network to 38 locations across nine states. The acquisition, finalized May 29,…

CVSA to conduct Brake Safety Week in late August

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Brake Safety Week will take place from Aug. 23-29.  The inspection and enforcement initiative across North America is designed to…

Orange EV lands record 600-truck order

Orange EV says it has secured a record order for 600 electric terminal trucks, the largest single order in the company’s history. The Kansas City-based manufacturer said…

Mack-sponsored ‘Trucks of Art’ program turns refuse trucks into moving murals

Mack Trucks helped unveil five hand-painted Mack LR refuse trucks as part of New York City’s Trucks of Art program, an initiative celebrating sanitation workers, sustainability and local artists.

J. J. Keller launches free app for hazardous materials response

J. J. Keller & Associates has launched a free mobile app providing digital access to the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for drivers, emergency responders and…

Yokohama apprenticeship program trains next generation of truck tire plant technicians

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) is helping employees develop technical skills and earn college degrees through a hands-on maintenance apprenticeship program created in partnership with East Mississippi Community College.

FleetFusion launches blockchain-backed video verification standard for fleets

FleetFusion has launched SecureFusion, an open industry standard designed to verify whether commercial fleet video footage has been tampered with, using public blockchain technology to…

Trimac appoints Frankie Fuchs vice president of safety

Trimac has named Frankie Fuchs vice president of safety, placing him in charge of the company’s safety strategy its North American operations. Reporting to chief operating officer Ryan…

Perdue rolls out B100 biodiesel trucks hauling fresh chicken

Perdue Farms has deployed six Volvo Trucks powered by 100% biodiesel (B100) to haul fresh chicken, marking what the company says is the first known use of B100-fueled trucks…

Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract

Postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement after more than two years of labor strife. The…