Goodyear names Zamarro VP finance preview image Transportation Goodyear names Zamarro VP finance April 29, 2020 AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear has appointed Christina Zamarro vice- president of finance. She has also been named treasurer, replacing Peter Rapin who is retiring next month. Rapin will remain…
Day & Ross appoints safety leader preview image Transportation Day & Ross appoints safety leader April 29, 2020 HARTLAND, NB — Day & Ross has promoted Laura Dickinson to vice-president of safety and compliance, the company announced Tuesday. In her new role, Dickinson will be responsible for…
National Day of Mourning hits home for those who’ve lost loved ones preview image Health & Safety National Day of Mourning hits home for those who’ve lost loved ones April 28, 2020 THUNDER BAY, Ont. – April 28 marks National Day of Mourning in Canada, to remember those who’ve lost their lives on the job. But for Jesse MacDonald, every day is…
Cummins engine sales down 19% in Q1 preview image Transportation Cummins engine sales down 19% in Q1 April 28, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins engine sales were down 19% in the first quarter of 2020, with on-highway engine revenues down 17%, and the off-highway segment dropping 23%. And the manufacturer…
B.C. allowing food trucks at provincially-owned locations preview image Health & Safety B.C. allowing food trucks at provincially-owned locations April 28, 2020 VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia is allowing food trucks to set up at provincially-owned locations throughout the province, to help feed truckers. It is foregoing the usual restrictions and fees…
Feed the Frontline campaign kicks off preview image Transportation Feed the Frontline campaign kicks off April 28, 2020 WINDSOR, Ont. – The Windsor Transportation Club has begun delivering free meals to Windsor-Essex region’s healthcare workers. This week, 320 meals were delivered to the staff of Windsor Regional…
U.S. carrier hit hard by Covid-19 finds ways to survive in uncertain times preview image Business Management U.S. carrier hit hard by Covid-19 finds ways to survive in uncertain times April 28, 2020 SULLIVAN, Ill. – Several carriers in Canada and the U.S. have been scrambling to meet demand during the Covid-19 crisis, but that is not to say business has been easy.
CBSA: Truck arrivals declined 33% last week preview image Transportation CBSA: Truck arrivals declined 33% last week April 28, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucks entering Canada declined nearly 33% during the week of April 20 to April 26, compared to the same period last year, the Canada Border…
Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities preview image Transportation Ontario 511 highlights truck parking, facilities April 28, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is expanding the availability of truck parking and rest areas during the fight against Covid-19, identifying the locations though its 511…
18 Wheels promotes Kotendzhi to COO preview image Transportation 18 Wheels promotes Kotendzhi to COO April 28, 2020 BURNABY, B.C. – Burnaby-based 18 Wheels Warehousing and Trucking has promoted Michael Kotendzhi to chief operating officer. Kotendzhi is a partner in the company, where his most recent role…
Michigan closes more restroom facilities preview image Transportation Michigan closes more restroom facilities April 28, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has announced the closure of restroom facilities at five more Welcome Centers following the layoff of maintenance employees due to Covid-19. Restrooms at Sault Ste.
Petro Pass incorporates pizza vending machine preview image Petro Pass incorporates pizza vending machine April 27, 2020 Truck drivers who are craving a slice of pizza can now find one in Mississauga, Ont. And no human interaction is required. The PizzaForno pizza vending machine has opened…
APTA blasts Saint John proposal to raise $1M from truck permits preview image Transportation APTA blasts Saint John proposal to raise $1M from truck permits April 27, 2020 SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Saint John has come under fire over a proposal to generate $1 million through permit fees from heavy vehicles hauling goods in the city amid the…
Penske offers a special deal to fleets preview image Transportation Penske offers a special deal to fleets April 27, 2020 READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing is offering fleets a special full-service leasing program with low rates and flexible terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles. Under the “Get Back to…
Recognizing six decades behind the wheel preview image Health & Safety Recognizing six decades behind the wheel April 27, 2020 A Western Canadian truck driver is recognized for a clean 60-year driving career.
