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Truck arrivals rebound slightly

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering Canada rose slightly during Sept. 28-Oct. 4 after falling for three consecutive weeks, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday.

Atlas van operators offer insights into life on the road

TORONTO, Ont. – A broad-ranging survey by Atlas Van Lines is offering extensive insights into the business practices and personal preferences of its van operators. And it highlights a few…

Halton Region blitz puts 28% of trucks out of service

MILTON, Ont. – Halton Regional Police Service conducted a two-day commercial vehicle enforcement blitz Oct. 6-7, placing 28% of inspected vehicles out of service. Trucks were pulled in at the…

OTA foundation names new scholarship winners

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation has announced a series of additional scholarship winners for post-secondary students. They include: The OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship –…

Mexuscan grows with granite hauler acquisition

STANSTEAD, Que. – Mexuscan Cargo has purchased R.H. Rediker Transport, which has been serving the granite industry for more than 80 years. The acquisition includes R.H. Rediker’s Stanstead, Que.-based terminal.

21 kilos of meth seized from truck

WINDSOR, Ont. – Officers have seized 21 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine valued at $2.7 million from a truck entering Canada via the Ambassador Bridge, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)…

Trucking HR names new board members

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has appointed three new board members at its annual general meeting Wednesday. They are Doug Sutherland of Sutco Transportation Specialists, David Carruth of One…

Pride Group opens U.S. HQ in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas – Pride Group Enterprises (PGE) has opened its American headquarters in Dallas. The Mississauga-based company said Wednesday the new location will also serve as its rental and leasing…

Enercs automates landing gear deployment

Enercs has launched its eDrive-Phi, an electric drive tool that automates landing gear raising and lowering at the push of a button. The tool was developed and built in Canada,…

Hyundai takes step closer to North American launch of fuel cell trucks

SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai has delivered its first seven hydrogen fuel cell Xcient Class 8 trucks to customers in Switzerland, and reaffirmed plans to bring the truck to the…

Smoke-puffing truck’s driver charged

CALEDON, Ont. – Police are urging truck drivers to ensure compliance with the Highway Traffic Act after discovering a smoke-belching vehicle in Caledon. The driver was charged under the act…

Allison unveils eGen Power electric axles

Allison Transmission’s eGen Power represents the company’s new series of fully integrated zero-emission electric axles. The eGen Power 100D, capable of a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 23,000 lb.,…

Fleet struggles when the show won’t go on

MONTREAL, Que. — As of March 12, Truck’N Roll had 125 trucks on the road. Then, within 24 hours, everything collapsed. It had a niche in the trucking industry: the…

B.C. plans for vehicle width, length review

TORONTO, Ont. – A planned review of B.C. vehicle widths and lengths is on hold pending a provincial election, but the process is still scheduled to move forward this fall…

Republic Services takes delivery of first electric refuse truck

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Republic Services has taken delivery of its first Mack LR Electric waste collection truck. The keys were handed over during a virtual ceremony and press conference Oct.