New licensing rules spark truck convoy to Vancouver port

More than 100 container truck drivers from the Lower Mainland held a rolling convoy from Delta, B.C., to a Vancouver port on May 5, to protest against the new container…

Bangston takes on expanded role as president, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis

Daimler Truck North America announced Kevin Bangston has taken on a new, expanded role as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), in addition to his current role…

Quebec study finds EV transition cost-effective in short-haul operations

Many carriers can start saving money today by transitioning to electrification slowly, one truck at a time, said Philippe Louisseize, project manager of electrification at Innovative Vehicle Institute, and Charles…

Daimler Truck North America and UAW ratify deal

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached new collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 7,400 hourly employees at six manufacturing and component facilities in the…

Trucking Announcements: Erb receives purpose award, Cummins promotes Trueblood

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Erb Group received the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association’s Purpose award, and the Canadian International Freight…

Electrification wave proves resilient and beneficial: Panel 

Meticulous planning, utility partnerships, and proactive infrastructure development are necessary during the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), said panelists at the EV and Charging Expo in Toronto on May 2,…

THRC webinars to focus on compliance, recruitment, labor market

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) launched a series of educational webinars with a labor market outlook session on May 1. Focused on topics such as regulatory compliance and workforce trends, the…

True North Freight Solutions drivers demand unpaid wages

Scores of drivers claim they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after they alleged an Ontario trucking company told them to remove their belongings from the trucks they drove,…

Lemay named first female Quebec Volvo Driver of the Year recipient

Sylvie Lemay of Simard Transport became the first woman to receive the Quebec Volvo Driver of the Year award.  “This year we have a big event – we have the…

Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre unveiled following $20 million donation

The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre has been officially unveiled, celebrating the ‘extraordinary generosity’ of the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten and signifying a leap forward…

Workplace safety officials investigate trucker’s death at Montreal port  

A truck driver was reported dead following an apparent accident at the Port of Montreal. Port of Montreal spokesperson Renée Larouche said the authority was notified of the accident involving a truck…

Doleco boosts operations with new North Carolina facility

Doleco USA, a manufacturer of lifting sling and load-securing technologies, opened its new manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facility in Charlotte, N.C. “This expansion signifies a strategic enhancement of Doleco’s onshore production…

Ontario’s towing industry struggles under new regulations: PTAO cites gaps, unfair practices

It has been nearly five months since Ontario introduced new legislation regulating the towing industry. The Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) supports the intent behind the legislation but has…

Low-carbon fuels crucial in transitioning to ZEVs: Pembina Institute

While electrification is the quickest and most economical method for reducing emissions in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sector and it is currently applicable to most vehicle classes, clean fuels will…

Bendix to increase capacity, efficiency of Indiana facility

Over the next 18 months, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems will invest in enhancing its Huntington, Ind., operations by transforming the distribution center with automation technology and consolidating the engine vibration damper…