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Nikola to go public by merging with VectoIQ

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola, a developer of electric trucks, is merging with VectoIQ Acquisition and will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol NKLA.

Polaris Transportation Group acquires PRI Logistics

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Polaris Transportation Group has acquired PRI Logistics, a third-party logistics brokerage based in Vaughan, Ont., the company announced Monday. With this, Polaris has reinforced its position…

Newcom South Asian Media hosts Truck World countdown dinner

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Industry leaders, politicians and senior government officials gathered in Brampton on Thursday for a Truck World kickoff dinner, hosted by Newcom South Asian Media. Truck World, the…

TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Simulators have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across Canada, but industry leaders say simulation-based tools can merely augment traditional training, not replace it.

Rush Truck Centres names Richard Shortt president

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rush Truck Centres of Canada has appointed Richard Shortt president and chief operating officer following the departure of Roger Poirier on Friday, the company said. Shortt…

Panelists: Tweak the message to attract women

Leanne Quail, Shelley Uvanile-Hesch, Helen Thorpe and Lynn Northcott. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Showcasing the success stories of female truckers could help attract more women to the industry.

Paccar Parts names 2020 Peterbilt Parts Council

RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts has appointed the 2020 Peterbilt Parts Council. There are two Canadians in the panel. The council empowers Peterbilt dealerships across Canada and the U.S.

CTA calls for ‘fair and sensible’ approach to carbon pricing application

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) Wednesday called on the federal government to take a “fair and sensible approach” to how carbon pricing applies to the trucking…

Used truck sales improve 4% in January

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Used Class 8 truck sales improved 4% month-over-month in January, but were down 1% year-over-year, ACT Research said Wednesday. It also said that used Class 8…

Volvo builds a truck tower with new rigs

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo has launched a range of heavy-duty trucks in a spectacular fashion – by stacking them on top of each other, complete with the company…

NFP unifies brokerages under its brand  

NEW YORK, N.Y. — NFP Canada Corp., an insurance broker serving the needs of the trucking industry, is unifying its Canadian businesses under the “NFP” brand, further integrating acquired…

Kenworth Quebec opens new parts and service location  

The new Kenworth facility in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Que. SAINT-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. — Kenworth Quebec has opened a new 30,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures to better serve local fleets…

Shippers Conditions Index falls in December

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for December slipped to 4.6 from its November reading of 7, the transportation intelligence provider said Monday. “While not as strong as…

Meritor simplifies parts ordering process

TROY, Mich. – Meritor has launched a new program called Drivetrain on Demand that offers fast replacement of driveshaft and differential assemblies to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

East Coast International to open new facility

An artist’s impression of the new facility. DARTMOUTH, N.S. — East Coast International Trucks Inc., an International truck dealership, is opening a new facility in the Burnside Industrial Park…