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Manitoba seeking input on trade and commerce route grid

The province of Manitoba is seeking public input on a proposed grid of trade and commerce routes across the province. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said “International, interprovincial and regional movements…

Volvo, UAW reach tentative deal

United Auto Workers (UAW) union members at Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant have reached a tentative deal with the company The six-year tentative agreement covers about 2,900 employees in…

Stand-alone Daimler Trucks to focus on zero-emission future

Daimler Trucks is gradually turning away from internal combustion engines (ICE) as it prepares for a changing future — one that will involve battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and life…

Gravel to oversee Point S Canada’s buying, merchandising

Point S Canada on Thursday announced the appointment of Jacqueline Gravel as vice-president, buying and merchandising, as of May 10. She will oversee Point S Canada’s purchasing and merchandising team,…

Andreea Crisan named president and CEO of Andy Transport Group

Andy Transport Group announced Thursday that Andreea Crisan has become majority shareholder and has been named president and chief executive officer. Andreea assumes the position from current president and founder…

Be proactive to stop cargo theft, expert says

Security tends to be reactive as opposed to proactive and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for companies, says an expert.  Most companies cover the basics and need to examine their…

Announced truck inspection blitzes make lasting gains, researchers say

The annual 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz is never a surprise, and we know Brake Safety Week will focus on hoses and tubing from Aug. 22-28. But some new research is…

Brake Safety Week turns focus to hoses and tubing

Commercial vehicle inspectors will apply a special focus to brake hoses and tubing during Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 22-28. Findings related to that special focus are scheduled to…

ABS Trailers expands Quebec manufacturing facility

ABS Trailers has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Val-des-Sources, Que. The company, which manufactures live bottom trailers, purchased a building and land adjacent to its existing operations. Charles Dutil, president…

B.C. driver using two-way radio wins distracted driving appeal

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled in favor of a Prince George woman who appealed a conviction for distracted driving on the basis that she was using a two-way radio,…

OEMS struggling ‘to turn orders into trucks’ amid supply shortages: ACT Research

Class 8 orders marked a seven-month low in April, a reflection of a full 2021 backlog rather than diminishing demand, ACT Research reported. “As we’ve said for some time, commercial…

Spear signs 5-year contract extension at ATA

The American Trucking Associations has extended the contract of president and CEO Chris Spear for another five-year term. “Chris has proven himself as an exceptional leader of the ATA during…

Jon Morrison joins Phillips Connect as strategic executive

Former Wabco Americas president Jon Morrison has joined Phillips Connect as a strategic executive. Morrison currently runs J&M Strategic Insights and will bring insights into electronic vehicle control, electrification, telematics,…

Trailer orders decline as build slots fill up

Trailer order activity cooled in April, with ACT Research reporting preliminary orders of 14,400 units – less than half of March’s volume – but blamed it on lack of supply,…

HDMA names forum leaders

The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HMDA) – the commercial vehicle arm of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) – has named the leaders of its Heavy-Duty Business Forum and Heavy-Duty…