East Manufacturing rebrands as East Trailers

East Manufacturing, a North American producer of aluminum trailers, has rebranded as East Trailers. The rebranding emphasizes the company’s dedication to providing high-quality aluminum and steel trailers and aftermarket…

AMTA launches campaign to address distracted driving

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is launching a three-month campaign to combat distracted driving in the province’s commercial transportation sector and among the motoring public. The campaign comes as…

Mack Trucks celebrates 125 years in business

Mack Trucks is marking its 125th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a legacy that began in 1900 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Over the years, its trucks have played a role in…

ZEVs not yet ready to replace diesel in Class 8 long haul: report

Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) like battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are starting to make their way into Canada’s Class 8 long-haul sector, but they’re not…

Trucking Announcements: VP appointments at Plus, Goodyear; Elgin Industries names CFO

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Plus has appointed Earl Adams as its vice-president of public policy and regulatory affairs, and Goodyear named Don…

CBSA intercepts truck with 6.27 kg of suspected opium pods at Ontario border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers arrested an individual after they stopped a commercial vehicle attempting to enter Canada with suspected opium pods, heroin and steroids. On Dec. 30, 2024,…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders ‘slightly outperform’ while carrier optimism grows

Truck orders were weaker month to month, but stronger year over year, according to the latest data. The spot market strengthened and a new survey suggests carriers are increasingly optimist…

Trucking company seeks $27 million from B.C. city for blocking access to property

A trucking company is suing the City of Maple Ridge, B.C., and claiming $27 million in damages, for being unable to operate at a property in the city. Chohan Carriers…

AI-driven threats to dominate trucking cybersecurity issues in 2025

Cybersecurity will be one of the most pressing challenges for the trucking industry in 2025, according to the latest National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) trucking…

Muench named ColdFront president

ColdFront, a distributor for Carrier Transicold in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan, has announced a leadership transition as it enters 2025, with Kevin Johnson stepping back from day-to-day operations and Peter…

Backeberg takes the helm at Daimler Trucks Remarketing

Chris Backeberg has been appointed president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing (DTR), effective Jan. 6, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced in a news release. Backeberg will oversee all aspects…

Orange EV hires Roubi, Lazreq

Orange EV, a manufacturer of electric terminal trucks, has appointed Olivier Roubi as vice-president of rental and leasing and Zouhair Lazreq as vice-president of engineering. Olivier Roubi (Photo: Orange…

Torc Robotics to establish autonomous truck hub in Dallas

Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG specializing in self-driving vehicle technology, signed a lease agreement for a new facility in Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development, which will serve as its…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at PrePass Safety Alliance, Elgin Industries

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, this includes Mill Creek Motor Freight’s holiday giving efforts, as well as appointment of Erik Dietz as…

CBSA to adjust hours at some land entry ports on Jan.6

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced adjustments to hours of service at 35 land ports of entry across Canada, effective Monday, Jan.6, at 12:01 a.m. in local time…