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U.S. trucking lobbyists bring wish lists to FMCSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Infrastructure investments, including additional truck parking, and the allowance of hair testing by the U.S. DoT were among the items trucking industry lobbyists appealed for, when speaking…

Truck arrivals continue to drop

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped 7% to 102,985 during the week of July 27 – Aug. 2, from 110,324 the same week last…

OTA cancels November convention due to Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has canceled its annual convention and awards dinner that had been scheduled for November, citing Covid-19. The association remains committed to resuming…

Training, technology and driver health keys to fleet safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hiring the right drivers, supporting them with technology, and keeping them healthy are three winning strategies when it comes to operating a safe fleet. Those were some…

Nikola posts US$86.6 million loss, but makes progress towards production

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Hydrogen fuel cell truck maker Nikola posted a US$86.6 million loss in its first quarter as a publicly traded company, but is on schedule for commercial production…

OPP: Don’t veer for deer

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. – The Norfolk County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging truck drivers and other motorists not to veer for animals.  The call came just…

NTEA cancels leadership summit due to Covid-19

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A leadership summit hosted by NTEA – an association representing the work truck industry – is the latest trucking event to be canceled because of the…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Strengthening freight markets drive stronger truck orders

BLOOMINGTON & COLUMBUS, Ind. – Truck orders stormed back in July, with Class 8 orders marking the strongest month since October 2019 and Classes 5-8 orders reaching a six-month high.

Virtual truck beauty contest opens Monday

HOUSTON, Texas – The 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be going virtual this year, its organizer announced Tuesday. The truck beauty contest will accept entries Aug 10-21, and winners…

$30-M truck parking facility coming to North Surrey

SURREY, B.C. – Work begins this month on a new truck parking facility in North Surrey, B.C., as part of a $30-million project funded by the federal and provincial government.

DTNA introduces new engineering and technology leader

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) new senior vice-president of engineering and technology was working on artificial intelligence (AI) before most people knew it was a thing. Dr.

WIT honors truckers with photo contest

PLOVER, Wisc. – HERoes of the Highway is the subject of this year’s photo contest being organized by Women In Trucking (WIT). “We are inspired by your hero-like strength, not…

First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands

CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known…

Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) – the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — is looking for a new leader. Tim Kraus…

Motion acquires TRC Hydraulics

DIEPPE, N.B. – Motion Industries, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Companies, has acquired TRC Hydraulics – a supplier of hydraulic products and services in Atlantic Canada. TRC Hydraulics has been…