CTA encourages drivers to take advantage of temporary FAST enrolment event preview image Border, Regulations, Trucking Life CTA encourages drivers to take advantage of temporary FAST enrolment event June 30, 2021 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reports there are still limited spots remaining for a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment event at the Fort Erie enrolment center from July 12-16.
Andy Transport buys St-Zotique terminal preview image Economy, Trucking Life Andy Transport buys St-Zotique terminal June 30, 2021 Andy Transport has acquired a terminal in St-Zotique, Que., located on Hwy. 20W, five miles from Hwy. 401. The site includes more than 700,000 sq.-ft. of land and a multi-use…
North Dakota once again extends vaccination program for Canadian truckers preview image Border, Health/Safety, Trucking Life North Dakota once again extends vaccination program for Canadian truckers June 30, 2021 North Dakota has once again extended its Covid-19 vaccination clinic for Canadian truck drivers, due to the ongoing success of the program. It will now run through July at the…
TMC report examines adoption of smart trailer technologies preview image Equipment, Technology TMC report examines adoption of smart trailer technologies June 30, 2021 New technologies have transformed truck efficiency over the past decades, and now it’s the trailer’s turn to catch up. “Trailers are poised to advance in the next 20 years the…
Three generations pave path of growth preview image Trucking Life Three generations pave path of growth June 30, 2021 What’s in a name? An immigrant success story and a glimpse into the darker side of the past. Frank Augello Sr. immigrated to Canada from Italy more than half a…
Rand McNally appoints Dannenbring as CEO preview image People, Technology, Trucking Life Rand McNally appoints Dannenbring as CEO June 30, 2021 Rand McNally, a provider of mapping, navigation, and commercial transportation technology, Wednesday announced the appointment of Aaron Dannenbring as chief executive officer. Dannenbring, who has more than 20 years of…
Mullen Group enters U.S. market with 3PL acquisition preview image Border, Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions Mullen Group enters U.S. market with 3PL acquisition June 30, 2021 Mullen Group has broken into the U.S. market with its acquisition of third-party logistics provider QuadExpress. Mullen purchased the Naperville, Ill.-based company for US$40 million. “Today’s announcement is significant to…
Peel Region to hold vaccine clinic for transportation workers preview image Health/Safety Peel Region to hold vaccine clinic for transportation workers June 29, 2021 Ontario’s Peel Region, a known hot spot for Covid-19, will host a transportation-focused vaccine clinic July 17 and 18. As of May more than 2,000 Peel residents who had contracted…
Trucking HR Canada appoints Faucette as chief program officer preview image People, Trucking Life Trucking HR Canada appoints Faucette as chief program officer June 29, 2021 Trucking HR Canada’s Craig Faucette has been named chief program officer Tuesday, as the organization manages new and expanding programs. Faucette has been directing Trucking HR Canada programs since the…
NHTSA orders crash reporting preview image Health/Safety, Regulations, Technology, Trucking Life NHTSA orders crash reporting June 29, 2021 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Tuesday exercised its authority by issuing a standing general order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver…
FSC announces conference agenda preview image Health/Safety, Trucking Life FSC announces conference agenda June 29, 2021 The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) will present its 30th Annual Educational Conference on Oct. 1 in an online webinar format. Registration has also opened for the event. The 30th Annual…
Thank a Trucker program to recognize Drivers of the Month preview image People, Trucking Life Thank a Trucker program to recognize Drivers of the Month June 29, 2021 NAL Insurance’s Thank a Trucker program has launched a Driver of the Month program. Professional drivers can be nominated to receive recognition on social media and an award valued at…
GM accelerates Canadian production plans for EV600 preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions GM accelerates Canadian production plans for EV600 June 29, 2021 General Motors has announced it is accelerating the timeline to produce its BrightDrop electric EV600 commercial vehicle at its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont. As a result, it will…
Hydra Energy to build hydrogen fueling station in B.C. preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Technology Hydra Energy to build hydrogen fueling station in B.C. June 29, 2021 Hydra Energy plans to build a hydrogen fueling station in northeastern B.C., capable of fueling a fleet of 65 heavy-duty trucks. It received $1.9 million in provincial Low Carbon Fuel…
Cummins, Rush Enterprises team up to produce natural gas powertrains preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Cummins, Rush Enterprises team up to produce natural gas powertrains June 29, 2021 Cummins has agreed to take a 50% stake in Rush Enterprise’s Momentum Fuel Technologies, which produces natural gas fuel delivery systems for commercial vehicles. The joint venture will pair Cummins…
