Polaris buys JG Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing

TORONTO, ON - Polaris Transportation Group has purchased Toronto-based JG Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing, marking its third corporate acquisition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to be led by the existing management team including Margaret Hogg, who remains general manager. JG Drapeau offers truckload and Less than Truckload services, including hazardous materials, food products, temperature-controlled freight and container drayage throughout North America.

Humber names driver training manager

TORONTO, ON - Humber College has named James A. Pattison as the new manager of the truck driver training program at its transportation training center.

Celadon shuffles execs, begins financial review

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Celadon Group has shuffled its senior management team as 2016 financial statements are reviewed and the company faces a US $10 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2017.

Alcoa considers black aluminum wheels

Are you ready for black aluminum wheels? Alcoa is dipping its foot into Detroit auto culture to see if there's enough interest in a black Dura-Bright wheel for trucks. Many of the full-size North American pickup trucks now offer black wheels as an option, and the company believes there's is significant interest in the black Detroit look to warrant producing such a wheel for trucks.

Crevier Group buys Gaz-O-Bar

MONTREAL, Que. – Crevier Group has announced its acquisition of independent oil and service station network, Gaz-O-Bar. “We are excited to welcome 33 new service stations to our large distribution…

Trucking HR Canada to host gala for Top Fleet Employers

TORONTO, Ont.  –Trucking HR Canada is set to host a gala to honor the winners of its 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program. The event is set for Oct. 12 at…

Conditions for shippers mostly unchanged in February: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers were mostly unchanged in February, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says the current reading reflects a “somewhat…

UAP adds to heavy vehicle parts network

ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. – UAP’s heavy vehicle parts division has continued its steady growth, with the acquisition of Belcher Pieces de Machinerie. Belcher provides heavy machinery parts for the construction, mining,…

Texas locations top U.S. truck stop rankings

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Makers of the Trucker Path app have identified their Top 100 truck stops in the U.S. for 2017. And Texas locations led the way with nine on the overall list and three in the Top 15.

Crevier Group acquires 33 Gaz-O-Bar service stations

MONTREAL, QC - A subsidiary of Crevier Group has acquired the Gaz-O-Bar service station network in Eastern Quebec, strengthening its position in the Lower St. Lawrence and Gaspe regions of Quebec.

IN PRINT — A Changing Climate: Is there still a case for greener trucks?

Black smoke was once the inky signature of diesel engines everywhere. Now it has all but disappeared. A 1998 Model Year truck actually belched 35 times more smog-producing NOx and 60 times more Particulate Matter than equipment built to meet 2010 emissions standards, and that's before regulators turned their attention to Greenhouse Gases.

IN PRINT — Rust Never Sleeps: There are ways to combat corrosion

It's too bad that corrosion isn't a line item on a budget. Maybe it's best that it isn't. The figure would shock you. It's one thing to track replacement costs for brake parts and wheels that are prematurely removed from service, but many of your electronics-related problems likely relate to corrosion, too. Emissions systems faults, Antilock Brake System faults, lighting and more probably stem from corrosion. Your budget line item should probably include downtime as well as the cost of the failed part.

Accuride completes acquisition of KIC

EVANSVILLE, IN - Accuride has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Washington-based wheel and wheel end component supplier KIC.

J.B. Hunt invests $500 million in tech, launches Marketplace

LOWELL, AR - J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced it will be dedicating more than $500 million over the next five years to enhance its operating systems, developing cloud infrastructure, and creating innovative and disruptive technologies.

Gala to feature top HR honors

TORONTO, ON - Forty-eight fleets recognized as some of the best workplaces in Canada's trucking industry will be vying for honors during Trucking HR Canada's 4th annual Top Fleet Employers gala.