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Special edition of Today’s Trucking focuses on Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – There is no bigger story for the trucking industry than the impact of Covid-19 on the supply chain. And Today’s Trucking has responded by printing a special…

U.S. transportation workers to get 15.5M facial coverings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday it will distribute more than 2 million cloth facial coverings to highway and motor carrier workers. In all,…

1,500 rigs vie for attention at virtual show

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nearly 1,500 trucks from around the world are competing for attention at the American Truck Historical Society’s virtual show, opening Thursday.

Fleets consider making telecommuting permanent

TORONTO, Ont. – Just a few months ago, working from home was a remote dream for most people. Today, working remotely is the reality for millions, and some Canadian fleets…

Cocaine worth $2.5M seized from truck

SURREY, B.C. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Wednesday the seizure of 20 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth $2.5 million from a truck. The suspected cocaine was discovered…

DAT appoints two new vice-presidents

BEAVERTON, Ore. – DAT Freight and Analytics has announced three executive appointments, including two new vice-presidents. It has named Nadya Duke Boone vice-president, product; and Greg Hastings vice-president, strategy execution.

Trucks moved transborder freight worth US$62.2B in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trucks moved freight valued at US$62.6 billion between the U.S., Canada and Mexico in March, down 7.1% from March 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation…

25% fewer truckers arrived last week

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

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…

Business groups want Canada, U.S. to collaborate on Covid-19 response

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of 27 groups representing businesses and communities in the U.S. and Canada today issued a joint statement calling for a unified approach to managing the…

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…

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…