Trucking Life

Torc Robotics’ German facility to support Daimler Truck’s self-driving vehicles

Torc Robotics is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. The independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck develops SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles. Torc…

MTA elects board of directors

Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) members elected the 2022-2023 board of directors at their 90th annual general meeting held April 1 in Winnipeg. Members of the executive committee of the board…

FAST enrolment event in Detroit from April 25 to May 1

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the United States Customs and Border Protection are organizing a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment event from April 25 to May 1…

CargoM offers potential drivers an immersive experience into trucking

CargoM is offering people interested in becoming a truck driver an opportunity to experience the trade. The logistics and transportation cluster of Montreal-based trucking and freight businesses launched the Trucking…

Montreal’s Mack Laval first dealer in Canada to receive EV certification

Mack Laval’s Dorval facility in Montreal, Que., is the first in Canada to achieve a Mack Trucks certified electric vehicle (EV) dealer designation. The facility can now service and support…

Ontario school says $3,500 MELT course can be delivered safely

A truck driving school in Mississauga, Ont. says MELT (mandatory entry-level training) can be delivered for $3,500, after safety professionals and other institutions raised concerns about low-priced training. Chris Cierpich,…

Truck-Lite hires Justice as VP of operations

Truck-Lite has hired Aaron Justice as vice-president of operations to lead the manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions for its U.S. business unit, including oversight of three Truck-Lite manufacturing facilities…

Truck World launch event reaches out to South Asian trucking community

A broad range of industry topics took center stage on March 31 during a meeting and dinner presenting the coming Truck World trade show to representatives of Ontario’s South Asian…

CleanBC HDVE program application deadline extended to Sept. 30

Companies have another five months to apply for the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) program, as the deadline has been extended to Sept. 30. The program allows eligible carriers to…

Brampton to consider ODTA agreement before allowing bids for city projects

Brampton City Council on Wednesday passed a motion unanimously requesting staff to ensure that the Ontario Dump Truck Association’s (ODTA) basic agreement is considered before allowing companies to bid on…

DriverCheck hires directors of marketing, revenue operations

DriverCheck, a provider of workplace medical testing and assessments, announced it has hired Susan Floyd as director of marketing and Will Lumb as director of revenue operations. Both started in…

How to develop young trucking talent

Trucking is desperately trying to attract young drivers to the industry as experienced drivers retire in droves. But getting them the on-road experience they need to be successful can be…

South Asian trucking groups gather to provide community with a united voice

Ontario’s South Asian trucking associations have taken the first step to unite to provide a common platform for the community’s drivers to air their grievances and seek solutions to the…

DTNA expands Kirchholtes’ role in procurement, supply chain management

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Monday announced Carsten Kirchholtes, formerly general manager, supply chain, has assumed an expanded role to serve as general manager, procurement and supply chain management. Kirchholtes…

Ontario aggregate haulers back on the road after rates increased by 20%

Aggregate haulers in Ontario ended their two-week strike and were back on the road Monday. Ontario Aggregate Trucking Association (OATA) president Jagroop Singh said, “The strike is over. Thanks…