Transportation Driver shortage dominates minister’s North Bay talks June 19, 2019 NORTH BAY, Ont. – The province’s minister of economic development, job creation and trade has met with trucking industry leaders for talks on driver shortage and other key issues affecting…
Transportation Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks June 18, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Group announced today that it has teamed up with NVIDIA to deliver self-driving commercial and industrial vehicles. Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group,…
Equipment Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel June 14, 2019 John G. Smith of Newcom Media moderates the session. The other panelists, from left, are Elias Demangos, John Bowen, Matt Richardson and Sanchia Duran. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – New onboard…
Sustainability Student analyzes truck clustering to determine transportation efficiencies May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – A University of Windsor student has analyzed GPS pings on the movement of 22,000 trucks in an effort to bring freight optimization to the supply chain. Ayat…
Business Management Manitoulin buys B.C. logistics company May 14, 2019 SURREY, B.C. – Manitoulin Transport has purchased Trident Freight Logistics, marking its first logistics acquisition in B.C. The company says the purchase strengthens the national scope of its logistics operations,…
Transportation Several trends could lead to more regional hauls: report April 25, 2019 (NACFE illustration) LONG BEACH, Calif. – The latest report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is highlighting converging trends from e-commerce to electrification that could lead to…
Technology UPDATED: Daimler takes stake in automated vehicle company March 29, 2019 Plans to have SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks on the road within a decade
Business Management Inland Kenworth opens in Castlegar January 14, 2019 CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Inland Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Castlegar, B.C. The location boasts 19,000 square feet of space, featuring a 9,500 sq.-ft. service department…
Equipment Historically large load hits Alberta highways January 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The heaviest load to be hauled on Alberta’s highway network started its trip from Edmonton to the Fort Saskatchewan area last night. Weighing in at 820 tons,…
Transportation Manitoulin deal strengthens northern presence December 13, 2018 WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Line’s book of business and formed a joint venture with the Chief Isaac Group of Companies. Kluane is a First Nation-owned…
Technology Autonomous Volvo trucks deployed by Norwegian mine November 20, 2018 VELFJORD, Norway – Volvo Trucks has announced it’s providing an autonomous transport solution to Bronnoy Kalk AS, a mine operator in Norway. The mining trucks will be used to transport…
Business Management Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company November 1, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Regina’s Brandt Group of Companies plunged into the specialty transportation equipment sector with the purchase of Camex Equipment Sales and Rentals. “This is an exciting acquisition for…
Transportation Tallman Group adds Doepker trailers to product offerings November 1, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group announced today that it has added Doepker Industries trailers to its product offerings. The new line will be available at all Tallman and Tru-Nor dealership locations…
Business Management Carriers giving capacity to best customers October 16, 2018 Driver shortage putting a lid on fleet expansion
Transportation FLO Components names new territory sales manager October 16, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. –FLO Components announced this week that it has appointed a new territory sales manager for southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. Mike Munroe Mike Munroe is a native of…
