Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Trucking in ‘early adopter’ phase of electrification September 13, 2021 Trucking’s road to electrification is in the early adopter stage, but by 2025 it will be mainstream. And hydrogen-fuel-cell trucks won’t be far behind. Wilfried Aulbur, senior partner with Roland…
People, Trucking Life MacKinnon joins Left Lane Associates September 13, 2021 Supply chain merger and acquisitions firm Left Lane Associates on Monday announced the hiring of Alex MacKinnon as investment banker – M&A. “Alex MacKinnon brings with him a wealth of…
Economy, Equipment ACT Research slashes production forecast as component shortages linger September 13, 2021 ACT Research is slashing its production forecasts for this year and next, as truck makers cope with supply issues. “In the current period of [near] record demand for commercial vehicles…
Maintenance Tires, transmissions lead maintenance price increases in Q2 September 13, 2021 Shop labor and parts prices were on the rise between the first and second quarters of 2021 – with tires and transmissions accounting for some of the biggest gains. Labor…
Economy, Equipment Strong pricing at most recent Ritchie Bros. auction September 13, 2021 Ritchie Bros. sold more than 8,100 pieces of equipment last week at an Edmonton-based auction. There were 15,200 online bidders from 62 countries registered at the company’s fourth Edmonton auction…
Trucking Life ‘It is the backbone of the nation’ September 11, 2021 Navdeep SinghOwner-operatorCNTLWinnipeg, Man. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Navdeep Singh (Photo: Supplied) Tell us about…
Economy, Equipment ‘Red tag’ inventories grow as truck and trailer makers struggle to meet demand September 10, 2021 “We’re in catch-up mode and we’re going to be in catch-up mode for a while.” That’s how Don Ake, vice-president – commercial vehicles for industry forecaster FTR characterizes the current…
Equipment Navistar grows Fleetrite network September 10, 2021 Navistar’s Fleetrite truck parts store network is expanding, with five new locations in the U.S., bringing its total to 11 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada. “The opening of…
Trucking Life ‘Dispatchers need to give drivers a break’ September 10, 2021 Dilbagh Singh Truck driver King Truck Ride Brampton, Ont. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Dilbagh…
Trucking Life ‘Trucking allows me to be my own boss’ September 10, 2021 Gurbinder Hayer Owner-Operator Arsh Gill Trucking Surrey, B.C. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Gurbinder Hayer…
Events, People, Trucking Life Trucking HR Canada recognizes top trucking employers September 9, 2021 Heather Mewhinney, director of human resources (HR) for Kriska Transportation Group was named HR Leader of the Year tonight, at Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers gala. The award goes…
People, Trucking Life 90-year-old trucker retires after 65-year career September 9, 2021 Peter Klassen has finally hung up his keys after 65 years on the road. He says he has clocked nearly 9 million miles. “I think I am the oldest long-haul,…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Camionnage CP first Canadian fleet to order electric Kenworth T680E September 9, 2021 Camionnage CP has become the first company in Canada to order an electric Kenworth T680E truck. It will be deployed in drayage operations at the Port of Montreal. “Camionnage CP…
Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trucking Life Canada Cartage buys Rapid Delivery September 9, 2021 Canada Cartage has purchased London, Ont.-based Rapid Delivery, expanding its service in Southwestern Ontario and the Northeastern U.S. Rapid Delivery has terminals in London and Windsor, and provides truckload, expedited,…
Equipment, People, Trucking Life Ritchie Bros. promotes Kessler to president September 9, 2021 Ritchie Bros. on Wednesday announced that its chief operating officer, Jim Kessler, will take on the additional role of president, effective immediately. (Photo: Ritchie Bros.) “The president role will align our global revenue,…
