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Steve’s Livestock Transport invests in Runnin’ Red

Steve’s Livestock Transport has taken a minority stake in Runnin’ Red Transport and its Emerson Transfer subsidiary. The companies say the deal creates new growth opportunities for both businesses. Steve’s…

Montreal’s Mack Laval first dealer in Canada to receive EV certification

Mack Laval’s Dorval facility in Montreal, Que., is the first in Canada to achieve a Mack Trucks certified electric vehicle (EV) dealer designation. The facility can now service and support…

Class 8 orders remained range-bound in March

North America’s Class 8 truck orders totaled 21,300 units in March, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, with Classes 5-7 orders rising to 21,200. “Long backlogs and supply chain-constrained…

Ontario school says $3,500 MELT course can be delivered safely

A truck driving school in Mississauga, Ont. says MELT (mandatory entry-level training) can be delivered for $3,500, after safety professionals and other institutions raised concerns about low-priced training. Chris Cierpich,…

PEI potato shipments to U.S. set to resume

The first potato shipments destined for the United States are expected to leave Prince Edward Island early this week following the lifting of a crippling four-month ban. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Truck-Lite hires Justice as VP of operations

Truck-Lite has hired Aaron Justice as vice-president of operations to lead the manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions for its U.S. business unit, including oversight of three Truck-Lite manufacturing facilities…

Biden Administration highlights growth in U.S. trucking jobs, apprenticeships

Just over three months after unveiling a broad-reaching Trucking Action Plan, the Biden Administration is highlighting growth in U.S. trucking industry apprenticeships and established workers alike. Last year marked the…

DTNA updates training center for electrification

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has expanded its Detroit Service Training Center to train technicians on electric powertrain service, battery maintenance, and full truck repair. “For the trucking industry to…

Bridgestone announces 15% price hike

Bridgestone and Firestone branded truck tires are among the latest components to go up in price. The tire maker announced a 15% price hike to take effect in the U.S.

Ontario joins Alberta with diesel tax relief

Alberta and Ontario will each offer some relief at the pumps in the face of rising fuel prices linked to factors including higher demand and global economic sanctions against Russia.

Electric vehicle charging available as a service

InCharge Energy is offering electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a service, through the new InCharge as a Service platform that bases payments by mileage or kWh. The support comes…

MEMA appoints Blawas as CFO

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has named Michael Blawas as chief financial officer. Blawas replaces Wendy Earp, who joined MEMA 21 years ago. “The work of MEMA and its…

Yokohama Tire promotes Polentz to senior director of supply chain and logistics

Ray Polentz has been promoted to senior director of supply chain and logistics at Yokohama Tire. He will report to Yokohama president and CEO Jeff Barna. “Ray has been instrumental…

Christensen to lead WIT board of directors

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced a roster of new officers and incoming board members. Rachel Christensen, vice-president of J.B. Hunt Transport, now leads the board of directors…

Take a holistic approach to reducing insurance costs

Insurance costs are burdening the trucking industry. In response, you need to take a holistic approach that focuses on “total risk cost” by controlling what is within your control. A…