Lion Electric appoints Beaulieu as CIO

The Lion Electric Company, manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, on Monday announced that it has named Francois Beaulieu as chief information officer (CIO), effective June 7. In his…

Ottawa invests in Alberta hydrogen fueling station for trucks

The federal government on Thursday announced a $2.3-million investment in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project. Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of natural resources, said, “Hydrogen’s moment has come, and Canada is leading…

Phillips Industries promotes Alvarez

Phillips Industries has promoted Ron Alvarez to senior director of OEM sales. He reports directly to Filiberto Coello, president of Phillips OEM Division.  Ron Alvarez (Photo: Phillips Industries) Coello says, “Ron…

Andy Transport team leaders move to new roles

Three of Andy Transport’s key team members are now transitioning into new positions, as part of the group’s Andy’s ongoing strategic growth plan. Golan Moryoussef (Photo: Andy Transport) Golan Moryoussef,…

Nelles takes charge of Continental’s ContiTech

Philip Nelles has officially taken up responsibilities as the new CEO of Continental’s ContiTech business area. In his new role, Nelles stands committed to driving the unit’s ongoing transformation as…

Montreal’s Île-aux-Tourtes bridge to gradually reopen May 31

Montreal’s Île-aux-Tourtes bridge will gradually open over the coming weeks, starting with one lane per direction starting May 31 and running at full capacity by June 21. The bridge was…

Gravel to oversee Point S Canada’s buying, merchandising

Point S Canada on Thursday announced the appointment of Jacqueline Gravel as vice-president, buying and merchandising, as of May 10. She will oversee Point S Canada’s purchasing and merchandising team,…

Andreea Crisan named president and CEO of Andy Transport Group

Andy Transport Group announced Thursday that Andreea Crisan has become majority shareholder and has been named president and chief executive officer. Andreea assumes the position from current president and founder…

B.C. driver using two-way radio wins distracted driving appeal

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled in favor of a Prince George woman who appealed a conviction for distracted driving on the basis that she was using a two-way radio,…

DTNA makes senior leadership changes

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday announced that David Carson, currently senior vice-president, vocational sales and marketing, has been appointed to the expanded role of senior vice-president, sales and marketing,…

39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs

The three-day event at Love’s Truck Stop in Hampshire, Ill. (located right off Route I-90 and US 20) will honor truck drivers for their hard work. The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition…

Robotic Research, FPInnovations to develop off-road platooning technology

Robotic Research, an automated driving systems (ADS) company, and FPInnovations, a Canadian private non-profit research and development center, announced Wednesday their collaboration to develop an off-road truck platooning system for…

Lion Electric appoints Piern as chief commercial officer

The Lion Electric Company on Tuesday named Brian Piern as chief commercial officer, effective June 7. In this role, Piern will guide Lion, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban…

NB college eyes mobile trades training trailer

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is seeking to acquire a mobile trades training trailer to promote skilled trades programming and increase access to education in the province. “New Brunswick…

Bendix cameras get FMCSA exemption

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has received a five-year regulatory exemption for Bendix’s windshield-mounted video cameras. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision April 6, and the…