Trucking Announcements: New hires at CargoM, 7Gen, IntelliTrans

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, CargoM appointed Louis-Philippe Allard as its executive director, and Grote Industries promoted Cesar Perez-Bolivar to global vice-president…

Alberta’s drivers out-earn national average, but province struggles with retention, input costs: THRC

Alberta sees increased demand for workers despite decreased unemployment rates in the trucking and logistics sector and an increased flow of females and youth in non-driving occupations, according to Trucking…

Cargo theft risks rise with 174 Thanksgiving incidents since 2019

Transportation companies are being warned to prepare for heightened cargo theft risks during the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., as criminals continue to evolve their methods. CargoNet has reported over…

Hexagon Agility doubles renewable fuel system capacity with new facility in Rialto

Hexagon Agility has opened a new assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., doubling its output capacity and ramping up production of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas…

Durham Region truck blitz puts 22 out of service

Durham Region Police Service (DRPS), the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) together placed 22 trucks out of service during a recent Durham Region blitz. The three-day…

The Problem Solvers: How Volvo leverages connectivity to improve uptime, fleet profitability

I’m sitting beside Zoubeida White in Volvo’s Greensboro, N.C.-based Uptime Center when the call comes in from California. A Volvo driver needs a tow to the nearby Tec Equipment dealership.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Mixed signals from latest trucking data

We get mixed messages from the latest economic data, with truck tonnage improving but trucking conditions weakening. The spot market is struggling to sustain any strength, but a recent survey…

Manitoba RCMP issue nationwide warrant for Ontario trucker following fatal highway crash

Manitoba RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for an Ontario truck driver who was allegedly involved in a crash that killed a woman and an eight-year-old girl. Navjeet Singh…

Fastfrate Group opens new Manitoba facility

Fastfrate Group this morning celebrated the opening of its new facility at CentrePort Canada Rail Park in Manitoba. The $55-million investment will expand the company’s capabilities in Manitoba and throughout…

City of Toronto considers retrofitting all heavy-duty trucks with side guards

The City of Toronto is considering retrofitting its heavy-duty truck fleet with side guards to protect pedestrians and cyclists at a cost of $5.7 million. The recommendation stems from a…

Small carriers facing big challenges in down market

Small carriers in Ontario’s trucking industry are facing big challenges. Some of them were discussed Nov. 20 at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual Bridging Border Barriers event in Mississauga, Ont.

QTA survey suggests members feel ‘Chauffeur Inc.’ drivers a safety hazard

The Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) is warning the Quebec government about the serious dangers the Chauffeur Inc. scheme represents for the safety of those on Quebec roads this winter. “There are thousands…

10 U.S. trucking issues new administration could, or should, tackle

When Donald Trump moves back into the White House in January, he’ll have an ambitious agenda to implement. And the U.S. trucking industry hopes trucking issues will be among the…

Canadian economy historically underperforming peers

The “historically unprecedented underperformance” of the Canadian economy relative to its peers is not likely to drastically improve soon. That was the somber message delivered by Nathan Janzen, assistant chief…

Large carriers share survival tactics at TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers

The good news is, it’s been easy to cover loads. And that’s about it in terms of good news that a panel of large carrier representatives could offer at the…