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Haldex appoints Matt Resch VP, OEM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Haldex Americas has appointed Matt Resch vice-president, OEM and fleet sales, the company announced Tuesday.. In this newly created role, Resch will take on full responsibility…

Industry flirts with paperless trucking

TORONTO, Ont. – Fleets are quickening the pace of digitization as the trucking industry deals with the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. While telematics, crash mitigation systems and…

Opening of Little Gold Creek border crossing delayed

LITTLE GOLD, Yukon – The seasonal opening of the Little Gold Creek port of entry will be delayed until further notice due to Covid-19, the Canada Border Services Agency…

Survey to look at impact of Covid-19

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is again partnering with the Conference Board of Canada on another employer survey. The two previously collaborated on an extensive labor market study…

TravelCenters accelerates expansion

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America announced Wednesday that it is accelerating its network expansion strategy by actively pursuing franchising opportunities for business growth. The company operates the TA,…

FMCSA starts remote safety reviews

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun reviewing safety compliance remotely because of Covid-19, the agency said in a guidance issued Wednesday. During the…

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, who passed away Wednesday. He was 84. “It is with…

Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…

Dalmac fleet goes on the auction block

EDMONTON, Alta. – Dalmac Energy’s entire fleet of oilfield service trucks and trailers will be sold off at a virtual auction June 3. The auction will be conducted by GA…

Truck crossings continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21

OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The…

Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units

MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the…

ONroute extends free-coffee offer

TORONTO, Ont. — ONroute is extending its offer of free coffee every Wednesday until Canada Day on July 1, the company has announced. A free medium coffee/beverage will be…

U.S. trucking giant Comcar files for bankruptcy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Comcar Industries, which owns five transportation subsidiaries with 4,000 trucks, has filed for bankruptcy, the privately held company announced Monday. “Our decision to file (for) Chapter 11…

CBSA suspends service at Four Falls

WOODSTOCK, N.B. – There will be no service at the Four Falls, N.B., port of entry (POE) along the Canada-U.S. border from Sunday, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)…