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Roadcheck blitz to highlight truck lighting, driver hours

Commercial vehicle inspectors will place a special focus on lighting and Hours of Service violations when the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz returns May 4-6. While the inspections cover all critical…

Grote names marketing manager

Kristin Bridges has been named marketing manager of Grote Industries. She brings a background in marketing communications, events management, website management, OEM account management, sales training, and marketing project management.

vHub adds two to executive team

vHub, an online service used to reposition trailers, has added two executives to its ranks. Matthew Leffler is the vice-president of trailer solutions, coming to the company following a role…

Rakesh Aneja to lead DTNA’s eMobility division

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Rakesh Aneja its new head of eMobility. Aneja will report to DTNA president and CEO Roger Nielsen. “Rakesh’s technical background and incredible Daimler…

Cummins makes executive appointments

Cummins has made three executive appointments within its engine business. Amy Boerger has become head of the North American region for on-highway engines as vice-president and general manager, North America.

Penske awards three Canadian fleets

Penske Logistics has awarded three Canadian truckload fleets as part of its inaugural Freight Management Trucking Carrier Awards program. Road Link Xpress, Autobahn Freight Lines, and JMF Transport were recognized…

MTA holds virtual awards gala to recognize industry’s best

It has been a year of firsts since the Covid-19 pandemic landed on Canadian shores last January, and last week, the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) had another first – a…

TFI International acquires Fleetway Transport

TFI International has purchased Fleetway Transport, a Brantford, Ont.-based truckload and heavy haul provider. Fleetway operates flatbeds, roll-tites, stepdecks and other equipment as well as providing warehousing and transportation for…

PMTC moves conference online for second year

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is shifting to an online annual general meeting and conference, with a virtual event to run from June 16-18. “With the continued development…

KTG acquires two London trucking businesses

Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has added two Ontario businesses to its stable: Round The Lakes Motor Express and Ready to Load Logistics. Both companies will operate under current leadership, with…

Peterbilt teases truck launch

Peterbilt is inviting people to sit in on its latest truck launch through an online event scheduled for Feb. 3. The product reveal will be hosted at 3 pm CST…

Only specific shops can update Ontario trucks to SPIF rules

Ontario truck shops that want to tap into the surging demand for SPIF-compliant equipment may have a tougher time than they think. Mechanics can’t simply attach the required steerable lift…

Natural gas truck sales down 9% in 2020

Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada were down 9% for the first 11 months of 2020, according to ACT Research. In its Alternative Fuels Quarterly report, ACT…

Schneider names Canadian Ride of Pride driver

Canadian military veteran and 10-year safe driver for Schneider, Michael Cunningham, has been named the company’s Canadian Ride of Pride truck driver, the fleet announced. Schneider has run three Canadian…

Tremcar acquires Bedard Tanks

Tremcar Group has acquired tank trailer manufacturer Bedard Tanks, which will now operate as a division of Tremcar. Bedard designs and manufactures tanker trailers, mainly for bulk materials, and has…