Source Energy buys RWR Trucking

Source Energy Services has announced its acquisition of Camrose, Alta.-based RWR Trucking’s sand trucking business. It runs 27 tractors and 52 trailers, specializing in transporting contaminated soil for the oil…

Electric truck makers woo customers at Work Truck Show

While driving a Class 4 Bollinger B4 electric truck last week, acceleration was instantaneous and the cab quiet. Taking a quick spin in downtown Indianapolis, Ind., during Work Truck Week,…

Kalmar, Forterra jointly developing autonomous terminal tractors

Kalmar and Forterra have partnered to develop autonomous terminal tractors. Kalmar will provide autonomous-read terminal tractors and its Kalmar One fleet management system, while Forterra will supply its AutoDrive autonomous…

U.S. releases national strategy to deploy zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, announcing the plan to accelerate zero-emission infrastructure development by 2040.  The strategy was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation…

Drivers who hit B.C. infrastructure could face $100,000 in fines, 18 months in prison

Drivers of commercial trucks involved in infrastructure crashes in British Columbia will face higher penalties. The proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose…

Navistar testing Plus autonomous tech on U.S. roads

Autonomous trucking software provider Plus has announced it’s working with Navistar and other members of the Traton Group to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Scania, Man, and Navistar trucks…

TFI International adds LTL muscle with Hercules acquisition

TFI International has purchased Hercules Forwarding, an LTL carrier focused on intra-U.S. and U.S. to Canada freight. The company was founded in 1985, has a U.S. headquarters in Vernon, Calif.,…

Modern cab designs evolving with technology, driver needs

Truck manufacturers are rethinking cab design as they look to appeal to the next generation of professional drivers – those who are tech-savvy, diverse and innovative. This means bringing greater…

Trucking announcements: Trimac wins HR award, GFL welcomes Moncion

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, GFL Environmental welcomed a new fleet compliance director, Trimac won HRD Canada’s Innovative HR Teams award, and…

Nikola’s fuel-cell-electric Tre designed for the long haul

Nikola’s big bold cabover truck has become the poster child for electric trucks. You see it in all kinds of videos and print stories about the transition from diesel. It…

Volvo forms joint venture with Westport

Volvo Group has signed a deal with Westport to form a joint venture that will accelerate the adoption of high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) fueling systems for longhaul trucking and off-road…

These are the challenges women in trucking face

“Little little lady, you know, this is a very advanced job.” This was the response Shelley Walker heard on her first interview to become a truck driver when she expressed…

Rodeo du Camion will not run this year

There will be no truck rodeo in Notre-Dame-du-Nord this summer. The announcement was made by the president of the event, Luc Lafontaine. In a press release, the organizers of…

Economic Trucking Trends: Market coming into balance, truck orders remain strong

Capacity continues to exit the market, leading ACT Research to conclude the market is coming into balance. But spot market rates continue to be mostly flat, with refrigerated carriers seeing…

ACT Expo announces speaker lineup, including Tesla 

Tesla has confirmed its Tesla Semi expert’s presence at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “Their presence at ACT Expo speaks volumes about the…