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DTNA’s Portland plant to lead path to CO2-neutralality

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says its truck production will be carbon neutral by 2025, beginning with its Portland truck manufacturing plant which will meet the target…

Truck crashes remain a cause of concern

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has made excellent progress on road safety over the past decade, but the top five problem areas, large truck crashes among them, remain a major concern,…

Toyota, Kenworth bring fuel cells to California ports

Toyota’s next-generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a pair of production-intent prototype Class 8 Kenworths that will go to work at the Southern California ports. The first two…

Ontario unveils plans for northern highways

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has released a broad transportation plan for northern reaches of the province, highlighting a series of commitments to widen highways, expand truck parking, and more. The…

Toronto dump truck protest fizzles

TORONTO, Ont. — Scores of dump truck drivers descended on Queen’s Park in the middle of a pandemic lockdown Thursday morning to protest changes to weights and dimensions, but the…

Trailcon names new VP, maintenance and operations

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing has named Jamie Hillier vice-president, maintenance and operations. Hillier assumed the role Dec. 7, and will focus on geographic expansion projects, streamlining operations, implementing best…

Musket, Salvation Army help spread holiday cheer

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Musket Transport is once again partnering with Salvation Army Mississauga Temple on the Toys for Tots campaign. Under the program, toys are distributed to children in need…

Mullen to use CEWS funding to create jobs, opportunities

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group announced its 2021 business plan, which reflects optimism that a consumer-driven economy will continue to drive trucking demand. “Within this context our business will remain…

Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auctions register 100,000 bidders in 2020

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. registered more than 100,000 bidders for its Edmonton auctions in 2020, marking a 32% increase year over year. The final auction for the location this…

Truck drivers should be among first to get Covid-19 vaccine, says Johns Hopkins prof

TORONTO, Ont. — Nancy Kass believes truck drivers should be among the first people to receive vaccines during a pandemic. And she made the case long before Covid-19 came along.

Fleet president on cyber-attacks: ‘Even if you think you are safe, you probably are not’

MELBOURNE, Que. — Last spring, RPM Transit, a family business in Melbourne in the Eastern Townships with 36 tractors, was the victim of hacking. Half of the employees, incidentally, were…

Despite challenges, 2020 a year of growth for SelecTrucks

PORTLAND, Ore. – Buyers may already be losing their edge in the secondary truck market, as used truck inventories are drawn down and high-demand, technology-laden trucks are set to hit…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Freight TSI up 0.1%

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Freight Transportation Services Index (Freight TSI) rose 0.1% in October from September, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) said Wednesday. The bureau…

Women with Drive goes global

OTTAWA, Ont. – Registration is now open for Trucking HR Canada’s virtual Women with Drive leadership summit, which will feature panelists from around the world. The meeting will be held…

Bendix reaches reman brake shoe milestone

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bendix has produced more than 9 million remanufactured brake shoes since entering serial production in 2012. “Since we began serial production of reman brake shoes in the…