Mullen’s stern warning to Canadian politicians: ‘We’re going to go where the capital goes’

Mullen Group is increasingly likely to invest capital into the U.S. market if Canadian politicians don’t “get their act together” in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs. Speaking to…

Geotab report links driver stress to higher crash risks, rising costs

Sixty-eight percent of U.S. fleet professionals say that work-related stress negatively impacts their driving performance, while 86% believe road accident risks have increased in the last five years, according to…

Tremcar expands reach with Mid America Trailers partnership

Canadian tank trailer manufacturer Tremcar announced its partnership with Mid America Trailers, now an authorized distributor located in Owensboro, Ky. The collaboration marks an expansion in Tremcar’s distribution network, according…

Report says ports need automation to boost efficiency; the evidence isn’t so clear

After a choppy couple of years for Canada’s largest ports, a new paper argues that automation can provide a path to higher productivity. Terminals are in dire need of tech…

Aurora gets closer to fully driverless freight deliveries

Aurora Innovation announced during Q4 earnings and in a related letter to shareholders that it will begin making driverless deliveries in April. “We are on the cusp of our planned…

Carrier Transicold’s second-gen Vector eCool offers new battery, self-charging system

Carrier Transicold has introduced the second generation of its fully electric Vector eCool trailer refrigeration unit (TRU), refining its design with a new battery, improved charging system, and enhanced regenerative…

Fort Lee, N.J. interchange tops list of worst freight bottlenecks in U.S.

The interchange of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, once again topped the list of the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI)…

First impressions, documentation gaps key in roadside, facility inspections

First impressions can determine the course of a roadside inspection, and enforcement officers say professionalism, preparedness, proper recordkeeping, and training are key factors in staying out of trouble. Meanwhile, they…

Canadian Kenworth dealers among those honored at dealer meetings

GreatWest Kenworth took home a Gold Award at the recent Kenworth dealer meetings, while Kenworth Maska was recognized with a Silver. GreatWest got the nod for growing its heavy-duty market…

Isuzu to open S.C. truck plant

Isuzu announced this morning it will open a 1 million sq.-ft. production plant in Greenville County, S.C., where it will build electric and internal combustion trucks. The facility will be…

UPDATED: United Group of Companies CEO sentenced to jail time for contempt of court

The CEO of United Group of Companies, a 350-plus truck fleet in Mississauga, Ont., was sentenced to four days in jail for contempt of court for his involvement in bankruptcy…

Caledon, Ont., rolls out online map of illegal trucking yard complaints

A residents’ group leader called the Town of Caledon’s online map of illegal trucking depot complaints “a huge step forward in transparency.” The town, which sits…

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his “unacceptable” steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. A senior government official…

Vancouver Island trucking firm included in forestry company’s CCAA proceedings as ‘unusual’ payments scrutinized

A B.C. trucking firm related to a forestry company that’s under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act creditor protection is at the center of a dispute with lenders. San Industries sought creditor…

Alberta’s Stahl Peterbilt wins dealership honors

Alberta-based Stahl Peterbilt has won Peterbilt’s Service Dealer of the Year and Best-in-Class Dealer Group of the Year awards. Peterbilt recognized its top performing dealers during its annual dealer meeting…