Truck driver eating habits can be linked to mental health

Talk about truck driver health often focuses on unhealthy eating habits and bodyweight. But the root of these problems might lie deeper than extended time in a driver’s seat.

UAP Heavy Vehicles acquires Saniquip, Bergor

UAP Heavy Vehicles has acquired Saniquip and Bergor, two specialized heavy vehicle parts distribution companies. “This acquisition fits perfectly within the growth strategy of UAP Heavy Vehicles, a…

Trimac updates leadership team

Trimac has made changes to its executive leadership team. Ryan Collinge has been appointed chief operating officer and will oversee and manage day-to-day operations. He will be involved…

Truck drivers among first round of Express Entry invitations for transport occupations

Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week. This focus…

How AI is transforming telematics

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics of the year. But in trucking, and more specifically telematics, is it a buzzword, a passing fad, or something more?…

Navistar Canada settles class action lawsuit

A $14.5-million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Navistar over the sale and performance of its MaxxForce engines in Canada. The defendants in the…

Bison Transport’s Chahal named TCA Highway Angel for helping crash victim

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Bison Transport driver Davinder Singh Chahal of Winnipeg, a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to help an injured woman at a crash…

Nikola hires Chan as COO

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer, effective Oct. 9. She will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

Trucking announcements: Contrans trains female drivers, Isaac names Konezny to board of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Contrans availing of Career Expressway funding to train six women drivers, Isaac…

Quebec to invest $59M in charging stations, electrification of commercial transport

The Quebec government has tabled its strategy for electric vehicle charging (stratégie québécoise sur la recharge de véhicules électriques), with a specific section dedicated to medium- and heavy-duty commercial…

Economic Trucking Trends: More capacity in Canada’s spot market, U.S. rates continue to gain

Trucking companies that haul automotive parts or finished vehicles may soon feel the pinch as there appears to be no quick end in sight to a strike by UAW…

U.S. autoworkers’ strike expected to affect Canada

A limited strike by autoworkers in the U.S. is expected to affect the sector in Canada as the industry in both countries is deeply integrated. About 13,000 U.S.

Nikola partners with ITD Industries to expand dealer network into Canada

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation will expand its dealer network into Canada for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of ITD Industries, a…

Volvo names Blackman regional VP of Canada

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has appointed Matthew Blackman as the new regional vice-president of Canada, effective Oct. 1. Blackman will report to Peter Voorhoeve, VTNA president. Blackman…

Goodyear opens nominations for highway hero award

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced the call for the 40th year of Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations. To commemorate Goodyear’s 125th anniversary, the company will select two winners from…