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Amazon orders 10 Lion Electric trucks

MONTREAL, Que. – Lion Electric has reached a deal to delivery 10 battery-electric trucks to Amazon, with the first two to be delivered this year. Amazon says it will deploy…

Traton, TuSimple announce partnership on autonomous trucks

MUNICH, Germany — The Traton Group and TuSimple have announced a global partnership to develop self-driving trucks. As part of the deal, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG…

Truck arrivals continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country continued to drop during the week of Sept. 14-20 after falling 16% in the previous week, the Canada Borders…

After Covid-related delay, Mack’s MD Series now in full production

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Production of Mack’s new medium-duty trucks was pushed back two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the trucks began rolling off the line Sept. 1. While…

Grant Group acquires Empire

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Grant Group of Companies (GGC), which specializes in the haulage of construction materials, has acquired Empire Transportation of Grimsby, Ont. The financial details were not disclosed.

Don’t waste this opportunity to attract new talent

The image of the professional truck driver has taken a hit over the last 20-plus years. It has long been considered a job of last resort, or a second career.

CVSA video explores future of enforcement

GREENBELT, Md. – The future of commercial vehicle enforcement is hardly child’s play, but it is being described with a childlike voice and some stop-motion animation. Welcome to the…

ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. truck tonnage dives in August

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage plunged 5.6% in August, following a revised 1.4% decrease in July. “The August softness suggests that freight is very uneven in the trucking…

Four questions to ask when buying a used truck

If you’re an owner-operator or small fleet owner, the reliability and efficiency of the trucks you put on the road can make or break your business. Buying a used truck…

Mitchell 1 shop software adds texting capabilities

The MessageCenter texting app that integrates with Mitchell 1’s Manager SE Truck Edition is now available as an option for commercial truck repair facilities. The two-way texting app allows…

Biodiesel vehicles wrap and roll

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – American biodiesel users are sharing their success stories with wraps, decals or other vehicle branding efforts. Newly branded vehicles highlighting biodiesel’s sustainability benefits are rolling along…

Terberg rolling out second-generation electric yard tractor

TORONTO, Ont. – Terberg has come out with a second-generation version of its electric yard tractor, which significantly increases battery capacity and can operate within a much wider temperature range.

Isaac to host virtual user conference

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments will hold its annual user conference virtually this year, the company announced Monday. The Nov. 17-18 conference will feature a diverse program and networking sessions,…

OTA Education Foundation awards scholarships

TORONTO, Ont. – Several first-year post-secondary students are receiving a financial boost for their studies, through the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation scholarships. The scholarships are awarded…

Paccar partnership to provide charging infrastructure for electric trucks

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Paccar will work with Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies to provide charging infrastructure for its electric trucks in the U.S. and Canada. The company is taking orders…