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Google Doodle thanks delivery workers

TORONTO, Ont. – The top search engine in the world is giving thanks to those who keep physical goods on the move during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today’s Google Doodle –…

Isaac appoints two new executives

MONTREAL, Que. – Isaac Instruments has appointed Samuel O’Neill business development manager for Eastern Canada, the company announced Tuesday. O’Neill has been with Isaac for more than 13 years.

BYD to donate medical supplies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – BYD will donate medical supplies worth $1 million to transit agencies and first responders in the U.S. and Canada, the Chinese electric vehicle giant…

ECONOMIC WATCH: March spot market volumes reflect virus-related surge in demand

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore’s Loadlink spot market load volumes surged 19% in March, reflecting the restocking of retail inventories and essential goods. March volumes were up 17% year-over-year, while equipment…

NAL launches Thank a Trucker campaign

LONDON, Ont. – NAL Insurance is launching a campaign to sell Thank a Trucker merchandise, with proceeds going towards equipping truckers with personal protective equipment, meals, and shower coupons. “Truck…

Ontario extends IRP validation periods

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has extended the validation period for International Registration Plan (IRP) validation tags and cab cards that expired on or after March…

Talbert drop-deck supports small, medium equipment moves

Talbert Manufacturing has introduced a fixed-neck, drop-deck trailer for small- to mid-sized equipment movers that work in oil field, agricultural, construction and demolition applications. The 35-ton 35FG-BVTL is…

Truckload of sanitizer, Covid-19 message heads west

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Shelley Uvanile-Hesch is back on the road, even if the message on the side of the truck driver’s trailer is imploring Canadians to stay home. The message…

ONroute extends free coffee offer

TORONTO, Ont. — ONroute is extending its Keep ON Trucking initiative, and offering truck drivers free coffee every Wednesday until mid-May. The travel-plaza chain launched the initiative last week.

Fleet maintenance operations implementing Covid-19 protocols

Every time heavy truck mechanic Mark Washke shows up at work, he worries about contracting Covid-19. From a co-worker who frequently spits on the shop floor, to dirty trucks coming…

Ontario opens seasonal rest stops  

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has opened seasonal rest areas across the province to help truck drivers during the fight against Covid-19, the Ministry of Transportation confirmed Monday. “Parking and toilets…

Lasting benefits will emerge in the Covid-19 fight

March felt like it had 120 days. Most Canadians passed the time social distancing while stressing about health, family and finances. Truckers, meanwhile, have been out there on the…

Are electric trucks viable without government support?

Electric trucks have captured the imagination of activists, regulators and the general public, but not so much the minds and wallets of the fleets who buy vehicles. In early 2020,…

Letters help to identify truck drivers as essential workers

TORONTO, Ont. – As roadside checkpoints emerge to help slow the spread of Covid-19, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is suggesting that truck drivers should carry a letter confirming…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Covid-19 tightens grip on economy, commercial vehicle demand

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in freefalling GDP assumptions, and by extension freight volumes, carrier profits, and expectations for commercial vehicle demand, ACT Research reported in its…