Cargo thefts surge in Q2: CargoNet

Cargo theft in Canada and U.S. increased 57% in the second quarter, compared to the same time last year, as strategic and organized theft continues to spread across the industry,…

B.C. port strike back on after workers reject deal

British Columbia’s ports are facing an uncertain future after the longshore workers union rejected a tentative mediated deal and resumed strike action that had been put to a temporary halt…

Hydra Energy developing retrofit training program

Hydra Energy has announced it is developing a retrofit training program for technicians, so they can quickly convert Class 8 diesel trucks into dual-fuel vehicles that run off both diesel…

ConMet, Penske Logistics making zero-emissions refrigerated deliveries

Penske Logistics is the first third-party logistics provider to use a new zero-emissions refrigerated tractor-trailer combination from Freightliner and ConMet eMobility. The Freightliner eCascadia electric tractor was paired with a…

FPInnovations completes baseline tests for off-road platooning project

FPInnovations says it has completed baseline tests for its off-highway truck platooning project, which aims to improve efficiency in Canada’s forestry sector while addressing the lack of qualified drivers. The…

Trucking announcements: Trucks for Change delivers for kids, HW Transportation raises $100K for charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes trucking companies helping Trucks for Change deliver almost 95,000 food packs to children in…

Simard adds four eCascadias to Quebec fleet

Simard Transport has added four Freightliner eCascadias electric Class 8 trucks to its Quebec fleet. It called on Hydro-Quebec subsidiary Cleo to provide the charging infrastructure, consisting of two Detroit…

Driver training schools truck into challenging future

Truck driver training schools must navigate a difficult future as increased operational costs bite into revenue and prospective students shop for lower-fee options. Operating in Ontario’s trucking heartland, Mississauga-based Richards…

Economic Trucking Trends: U.S. holiday brings positive signs for freight, equipment demand

The U.S. Independence Day holiday has come and gone, and with it came some encouraging signs on several fronts concerning freight and equipment. Trucking added jobs while there continues to…

Ontario starting work on Highway 11’s 2+1 roadway

The Ontario government has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay. “Taking the next step…

Eberspaecher celebrates 50 years in Mississauga

Eberspaecher this week recognized half a century in North America, with a celebration for employees, customers and other guests including Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Half a century of successful operations…

Tentative deal reached to end port strike

A tentative deal has been reached between employers and workers in the strike that has halted shipments in and out of British Columbia ports for nearly two weeks. A statement…

Kalmar Ottawa marks 65th anniversary

Terminal truck maker Kalmar Ottawa is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. “Kalmar Ottawa has been the leader in terminal tractors for 65 years. During those years we have created…

Trucking company’s plan sparks opposition in Ontario town

A carrier’s application for a zoning amendment to relocate its trucking hub in a small Ontario town unleashed opposition from neighboring residents worried about noise, traffic, water and wastewater issues.

Bosch ramps up hydrogen-fuel-cell production

Bosch says it has begun volume production of its fuel-cell power module for heavy trucks, with Nikola serving as pilot customer with its North American hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric Class 8 truck. “Bosch…