Zonar Systems merges with GPS Trackit

Smart transportation mobility solutions provider Zonar Systems announced its merger with GPS Trackit, provider of IoT and GPS fleet tracking and a portfolio company of Inverness Graham. This partnership brings…

Samsara launches AI tools

Samsara has unveiled Samsara Intelligence, an expanded suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to help fleets improve safety, streamline operations, and reduce downtime. The tools,…

Trimac, MEDATech zero-emission Class 8 truck pilot project nears finish line

Bulk transportation company Trimac and partners MEDATech and Teck Resources are nearing completion of the zero-emission Class 8 transport truck pilot project after nearly two years of continuous testing. Launched…

Truck driver vacancies drop 36% in Q2 2024 as non-driving roles lag behind

Truck driver vacancies in Canada dropped by 36% in Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) latest national job vacancy update. This…

Kamloops, B.C. pauses downtown truck rerouting pilot project

Citing safety concerns, the City of Kamloops, B.C. has paused a truck route pilot program days after it was implemented. In early November, the city authorized the removal of Lansdowne…

Trucking firm, director fined over diesel spill

Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment has fined a transport company and its director after they failed to notify the ministry of a diesel spill. Able Staffing Solutions was fined $25,000…

Resurrection Truck Wash launches snow and ice removal system

Resurrection Truck Wash and Polishing has introduced a new snow and ice removal system for commercial vehicles to help truck drivers comply with Ontario’s Bill 183,…

Mullen Group buys Pacific Northwest Moving, expands reach in the North

Mullen Group has announced its purchase of Pacific Northwest Moving (Yukon), and its parent company Pacific Northwest Investments. A share purchase agreement was signed, and the deal closed on Dec.

NRCan launches new portal for Green Freight Program

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has launched a new portal to streamline access to its Transportation and Fuels Decarbonization Programs, including the Green Freight Program’s Stream 1.

CTOA, ODTA align with organizations opposing new immigration rules

The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) and Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) were among labor and immigration groups that came together last week to oppose new immigration rules. Changes to…

Volvo’s VNR Electric crosses 10-million mile mark

Volvo says its VNR Electric has exceeded 10 million miles (16 million km) of zero-tailpipe emission operations with customers. The company has deployed nearly 600 VNR Electrics in the U.S.

Trucking Announcements: CTOA names board of directors; promotions at International, Daimler Truck

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Last week, the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) named its board of directors and held a press conference against…

Illinois police nab two Ontario men with cocaine worth US$40 million in truck

Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested two men from Ontario after a trooper discovered suspected cocaine worth more than US$40 million in their tractor-trailer. On Nov. 29 at 2:10 p.m., a…

Michelin spins off Energy Guard business, will continue to distribute

CCI Industries affiliate Trailer Aerodynamics has purchased the Energy Guard Aerodynamic Solutions portfolio from Michelin. Michelin will continue to support the products it has in the field and will distribute…

Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting down production at its Illinois plant after getting a two-week reprieve from its lenders.  The St-Jérôme, Que.-based…