Transportation

ZEV market to hit 180,000 annual units by 2040: Kenworth

Kenworth predicts zero-emission truck sales will enjoy “steady growth” through this decade, with U.S. sales reaching a projected 180,000 units per year by 2040 – but that will depend on…

British truck driver shortage is a reminder for us to act

My late father wasn’t really known for catch phrases, but I do remember a couple of them. “Don’t do as I do, do as I say” comes to mind when…

Groupe Morneau acquiring General Cartage

Groupe Morneau is acquiring Toronto-based General Cartage, an LTL carrier, effective Oct. 1. While already active in Toronto in 20 years, building its presence in eastern Canada’s LTL sector, Groupe…

EBI Energie promotes CNG trucks as an automatic choice

Compressed natural gas (CNG) has long been promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to diesel. But Quebec-based EBI Energie believes the fuel could actually become an automatic choice for many…

Nussbaum, Boyle named best overall fleets

Two companies were named overall winners of the 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For contest on Monday, during the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual convention — Truckload 2021: Las Vegas. For…

Erb’s golf event raises $25K for charities

Erb Transport’s annual golf tournament last week raised more than $25,000 for local charities. Since the debut of the event in 1994, the company and industry partners have raised $494,000…

Reviews, teamwork drive safety culture

Safety should be a company’s cornerstone value and not a priority, because priorities change over time and values don’t. Gary Falldin, Trimble’s senior director of industry solutions drove home the…

International Truck revamps MV Series

International Truck on Thursday announced the launch of the new International MV Series, the next generation of its medium-duty vehicles. “The new International MV Series features thoughtful design that includes…

Hino XL8 to be assembled in Ontario

Hino Motors Canada (HMC) announced Thursday that the 2023 model year Hino XL-Series Class 8 trucks will start production at the HMC assembly facility in Woodstock, Ont., in the spring…

Blended approach helps achieve driver training goals

A combination of physical and virtual classrooms and online self-study will help companies achieve their driver training and development goals, a customer experience professional said Wednesday. A blended approach allows…

Trucking conditions remain strong as drivers gradually return

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), which measures the health of the trucking industry, remained elevated in July but eased from prior months. The 10.78 reading was below June’s 12.61 rating,…

OTA hails Ontario plan to integrate emissions, safety inspections

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has applauded the Ontario government for a proposal the trucking group believes would curtail the use of Driver Inc. by carriers who subscribe to a…

Truck tonnage rises slightly in August, demand remains strong

U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.5% in August, on the heels of a 1.1% decline in July, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “August’s monthly…

CITT, PMTC announce alliance

CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation) and the PMTC (Private Motor Truck Council of Canada) on Tuesday announced an official formalization of their relationship. “CITT has always applauded the…

Loblaw takes to the road with zero emissions

Loblaw was quick to raise its hand to order some of North America’s first Freightliner eCascadias. Now Canada’s largest grocer has officially tested one of the first units on the…