Andy welcomes Chouliotis, Iannuzzi to its executive team

Quebec-based Andy Transport announced two new appointments in its executive suite — Luca Iannuzzi joined the company as a vice-president of operations and George Chouliotis as vice-president of sales.

Commercial Truck Repair celebrates opening of new Cornwall location, Traction store

Commercial Truck Repair has moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in Cornwall, Ont., where it offers truck and trailer repairs as well as sales of Autocar trucks and a range…

Johal family looks to buy back Pride Group as creditors seek lift stay motions

Numerous creditors of Pride Group Ltd. (PGL), which has been under creditor protection since late March, are seeking lift stay motions that would allow them to seize and sell assets…

Collaboration, digital tools will help industry overcome challenges: Trimble report

Enhanced collaboration via transportation management platforms, real-time freight visibility to guard against freight fraud, and digital tools to speed up and streamline processes will help the transportation industry overcome obstacles…

Bestpass buys Edmonton-based Drivewyze

Since entering into an official partnership with each other in early 2023, both Bestpass and Drivewyze wanted to take their relationship to the next level. That happened this morning, with…

Landslide shuts parts of Highway 99 in B.C.

Highway 99 is closed between Rancheree Road and Seton Lake Road, impacting an 83-kilometer stretch between Pemberton and Lillooet, according to DriveBC. The road is impassable…

Canadian trucker nabbed in U.S. with 120 kg of cocaine in trailer

A Canadian truck driver is facing prosecution in the U.S. after 266 pounds (120.6 kg) of cocaine was found hidden in the trailer at a border crossing on Aug. 1.

Government cracking down on temporary foreign worker program abuse, fraud

The federal government is taking further steps to prevent misuse of and fraud within the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. Applying a stricter and more rigorous…

OOIDA calls for artificial intelligence safety and oversight in trucking

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) safety and oversight. The department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure is seeking input…

Truck driver charged after 537 kg of cannabis found in vehicle during Saskatchewan traffic stop

A Hamilton, Ont., truck driver was arrested and charged in Saskatchewan after police discovered 1,184 lb. (537 kg) of dried cannabis in his vehicle during a roadside traffic stop. On…

Smith wins Ryder top technician skills competition

Ryder System has crowned Warren Smith of Ontario as the 2024 Ryder Top Technician, awarding him a $50,000 cash prize. Now in its 23rd year, the annual competition recognizes the…

Manitoba to implement report recommendations to boost driver safety, training

The Manitoba government says it will strengthen driver safety, training and retention in the trucking industry by taking immediate steps to implement recommendations of an independent…

Uncertainty hangs over shippers as potential rail strike looms

Shippers and producers held their breath ahead of a possible strike by thousands of railworkers this month that would halt freight traffic, clog ports and disrupt industries. “The railways are…

Trucking Announcements: THRC board members update, executive appointments at MEMA, Goodyear

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Trucking HR Canada named Jason Libralesso as a chairman of its board and announced the addition of…

Chevron to move HQ from California to Texas

Chevron announced Aug. 2 it will move its headquarters from its longtime home of San Ramon, Calif., to Houston, Texas. The move came amid a shakeup of the company’s senior…