Transportation

Groupe Robert distribution center taking shape

Groupe Robert’s future distribution center is taking shape on Highway 30 near Varennes, Que., establishing what the company says will become one of the most automated facilities of its kind…

Isuzu Motors appoints Skinner as executive officer

Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan (IML) Thursday announced that Shaun Skinner has been appointed as an executive officer. Shaun Skinner (Photo: Isuzu Motor) The appointment of Skinner – president of…

TravelCenters of America to shutter Woodstock truck stop

TravelCenters of America has confirmed to Trucknews.com that it’s closing its only Canadian location in Woodstock, Ont. “TravelCenters of America has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an…

ZF joins vehicle and component manufacturers against Russian invasion

A growing number of global automotive, truck and component manufacturers have suspended operations in Russia as the country continues its war against Ukraine. ZF Group announced March 16 that in…

It’s time to exchange screen time for more trade show face time

My March 2020 calendar is marked with a simple “wfh”, serving as a reminder to “work from home”. The shift in workplaces was unusual enough that it deserved a formal…

East mourns death of CEO, co-owner Booher

East on Wednesday announced that Howard Booher, chief executive, co-founder and co-owner died on March 14. Booher co-founded East in 1968 with Mark Tate and Robert Bruce, where he was…

Canada’s spot market continues record-setting load growth

Canada’s spot market continues to offer an abundance of loads, “with no signs of slowing down any time soon,” according to Loadlink Technologies. February volumes were up 171% year over…

It’s the right time for ‘Choose to Truck’

By all accounts the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Choose to Truck campaign is knocking it out of the park. Image problems have plagued our industry for decades. I remember getting routinely…

Trade show crowds return for Work Truck Week

NTEA’s Work Truck Week shows – including the Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show – welcomed 12,696 people to the Indiana Convention Center March 8-11 as the events brought…

Safety professionals sound alarm on schools offering training for low prices

Ontario truck driver training institutions and safety professionals are claiming fraudulent activity by some schools that offer A/Z training for very low tuition fees — and a report by the…

Hamilton reworks truck route proposals

City staff in Hamilton, Ont., have identified five alternatives for a proposed truck route master plan as they look to better manage the flow of heavy vehicles through a community…

War in Ukraine creates risks for trucking conditions: FTR

The war in Ukraine is putting downside risk on trucking conditions, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The index in January fell from 14.45 to 11.45 due to rising…

Hyundai Translead’s HT360 experience supports customer journey

Hyundai Translead announced products and solutions inspired by customer needs. (Photo: Hyundai Translead) The HT360 experience unveiled at TMC 2022 includes myHT customer portal; trailer finance; preferred service provider…

BCTA seeks idle management regulation in province

BCTA (B.C. Trucking Association) is advocating for a province-wide idle management regulation for the medium- and heavy-duty commercial road transportation sector. (Photo: iStock) Greenhouse gas emissions from the commercial road…

Geotab, Free2move to deliver integrated telematics solution for Stellantis

Geotab on Thursday announced its partnership with Free2move, the fleet, mobility and connected data company of Stellantis. Geotab plans to deliver an integrated solution for Stellantis brand vehicles, including Ram,…