Clarios eyes U.S. site for supercapacitor system production

Clarios, manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, is planning an expansion of its American manufacturing footprint with a new production facility dedicated to low-voltage supercapacitor systems, the company announced on…

Motive acquires InceptEV to improve EV forecasting, help electrify fleets

Motive has acquired battery intelligence startup InceptEV to enhance its platform with more precise electric vehicle (EV) forecasting and help commercial fleets cut costs and complexity during electrification. The move…

WTFC’s Changemakers Award to honor Mackenzie

A new award recognizing leadership rooted in empathy and community will be presented for the first time at the 8th annual Bridging the Barriers Conference in Mississauga, Ont., Sept. 15-16.

Enforcement drive in southwestern Ontario puts almost 50% of vehicles OOS

A recent commercial vehicle safety blitz in southwestern Ontario put almost half of the 96 vehicles inspected out of service (OOS). The four-day enforcement drive – from June 10 to…

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck unveil software-defined vehicle platform Coretura

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck launched Coretura AB, their joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard.

Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s…

Minimum rates to increase for container truck drivers in B.C. next month

Container truck drivers operating to and from the Vancouver ports and within the Lower Mainland will see their minimum rates increase on July 1, following a formal rate review and consultation…

Trucking Announcements: Stern joins FGI, Manitoba’s Doer recognized

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Lewis Stern joined Fort Garry Industries (FGI), and Denso promoted Kelly Dickens and Mike Neal to lead…

Trimac’s Tkachuk named TCA Highway Angel for trying to save man’s life

Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Trimac Transportation driver Oleksandr Tkachuk a TCA Highway Angel. Tkachuk, from Edmonton, was honored for stopping and administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on the side…

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UPDATED: Falcon Xpress exits receivership

Falcon Xpress has secured new financing and emerged from receivership. The company was placed into receivership in May, owing RBC more than $15 million. The company…

Alberta carrier says road rage caused its truck to lose oversized load

A trucking company from Edmonton has posted a video of “road rage game of cat and mouse” that caused one of its trucks to lose its oversized load. DBI Transport…

Allison buys Dana’s off-highway business

Allison Transmission has purchased Dana’s off-highway business for about US$2.7 billion. Allison says the acquisition aligns with its strategic priorities to expand emerging markets, enhance core technologies and improve financial…

OK Tire names Mielko new president, CEO

OK Tire Stores appointed Brian Mielko as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.Throughout his career, Mielko has demonstrated a strong ability to support franchise owners and…

Stoughton’s container chassis underride guard wins award

Stoughton Trailers says it’s the first trailer manufacturer to earn the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Toughguard award for an intermodal container chassis. The winning underride guard is on…