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Musket Transport funds A/Z scholarships for 25 Ukrainian newcomers

Musket Transport is funding an A/Z scholarship program for Ukrainian newcomers in the Greater Toronto Area. Instructors from Commercial Heavy Equipment Training will provide training. A Musket Transport official told…

Fletcher named TTSAO president

Philip Fletcher has been named president of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and stepped into the role on Aug. 1. Fletcher, who has been serving with the…

GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership

GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…

Cummins closes Meritor acquisition

Cummins has completed its US$3.7-billion acquisition of Meritor, strengthening its ePowertrain portfolio and opening new opportunities supplying the industry with components such as axles and brakes. “We are excited to…

Non-traditional employers competing for drivers

As traditional carriers compete to attract drivers to their fleets, there are plenty of non-traditional employers that are also looking for candidates with A/Z and D/Z licences to join their…

Class 8 orders fell sharply in July

North American Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in July, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, but it’s not clear what was driving the decline. Class 8 orders totaled…

Fastfrate closes Challenger acquisition

Consolidated Fastfrate on Tuesday closed its deal to acquire a majority stake in Challenger Group, which it says establishes Fastfrate as a North American “powerhouse.” “Today’s closing of the acquisition…

10 tips to back up trailers like a pro

As much as truckers focus on the road ahead, plenty of damage is caused when trucks collide with things that sit behind their trailers. Tom Boehler, the Erb Group’s senior…

Truckstop.com adds Kearns, O’Donnell to team

Truckstop.com has named Kevin Kearns, chief sales officer, and Ambyr O’Donnell, general counsel, both reporting to the company’s CEO Kendra Tucker. Kevin Kearns (Photo: Truckstop.com) Kearns is responsible for sales, partnerships…

Japan truck maker Hino says emissions data faked for 20 years

Hino Motors, a truck maker that’s part of the Toyota group, systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003, according to the results of an investigation released Tuesday. President…

Emterra deploying LR Electric refuse truck in Peel region

Emterra has ordered a Class 8 Mack LR Electric refuse truck, which it plans to deploy in the Greater Toronto Area. “Emterra has been a company on the leading edge…

Natural gas truck sales increase, but more focus on electrification

Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 11% year-to-date through May, according to ACT Research. “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles as reported by the six major truck…

Western Star rounds out X-Series line with redesigned highway tractor

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Western Star brand, but never has a truck by that name been so lavishly dressed with driver comforts and advanced technologies as…

TFI posts strong Q2 results

TFI International posted a strong second quarter as it continues to improve the efficiency of TForce Freight through a reshaping of its network. Adjusted net income was up 76% to…

Walmart deploys 60-ft. multi-temp trailer in Ontario

Walmart is running a custom-designed 60-ft. multi-temperature trailer – the first of its kind in North America – on a route between Mississauga and Windsor, Ont. The company initiated a…