Cummins buys Westport’s share of former joint venture preview image Equipment Cummins buys Westport’s share of former joint venture February 7, 2022 Cummins has announced it will buy Westport Fuel System’s stake in the Cummins Westport joint venture that expired Dec. 31, 2021. Cummins is also purchasing Westport’s interest in the joint…
GoFundMe won’t release funds to Freedom Convoy “occupation” preview image Health & Safety GoFundMe won’t release funds to Freedom Convoy “occupation” February 4, 2022 The well funded ‘Freedom Convoy’ has had more than $9 million in donations through a GoFundMe campaign denied as it prepares to enter its second week occupying Ottawa. “GoFundMe supports…
Navistar’s Carlbaum sets sights on electric, autonomous future under Traton preview image Equipment Navistar’s Carlbaum sets sights on electric, autonomous future under Traton February 4, 2022 Navistar has its eyes set on the future as it moves forward under Traton’s ownership with a new president and CEO. After initially securing just under 17% of the U.S.-based…
Alberta border blockade drags into 7th day as manufacturers seek government intervention preview image Transportation Alberta border blockade drags into 7th day as manufacturers seek government intervention February 4, 2022 The RCMP says it continues to see progress with traffic conditions at the Coutts border crossing as the blockade in Alberta dragged on for the seventh day. “Traffic continues to…
Former nurse shifts smoothly into trucking preview image Human Resources Former nurse shifts smoothly into trucking February 4, 2022 Trucking and nursing have some things in common, according to a truck driver and former nurse. Both professions require a person to be very observant, anticipate moves, be good with…
eCascadia hauls Team Penske racecar trailer preview image Equipment eCascadia hauls Team Penske racecar trailer February 4, 2022 Team Penske and Freightliner, part of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), on Thursday used the pre-production, fully-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-truck to pull a full-sized Team Penske racecar hauler to the…
Truck World to showcase green truck tech preview image Sustainability Truck World to showcase green truck tech February 4, 2022 Truck World, Canada’s national truck show, will shine a special spotlight on technology that can leave fleets and owner-operators seeing green. The show’s Greener Solutions Route will be a tribute…
Trail King’s Farris to retire by end of May preview image Equipment Trail King’s Farris to retire by end of May February 4, 2022 Trail King Industries’ Rick Farris, VP of sales and marketing plans to retire by the end of May, starting a leadership transition process, the trailer manufacturer announced Thursday. Rick Farris…
Second blockade shuts Alberta border traffic for sixth day preview image Transportation Second blockade shuts Alberta border traffic for sixth day February 3, 2022 RCMP say a second blockade on a highway near the Coutts border crossing in Alberta has snarled up traffic for the sixth day, according to news reports Thursday. RCMP Cpl.
Toronto braces for Freedom Convoy demonstrations preview image Transportation Toronto braces for Freedom Convoy demonstrations February 3, 2022 Toronto is preparing for the arrival of its own ‘Freedom Convoy’ against pandemic-related restrictions as protesters announce plans to head to the downtown core on Saturday. Posts on social media…
Premier Bulk partners with KIK Carrier for Quebec expansion preview image Business Management Premier Bulk partners with KIK Carrier for Quebec expansion February 3, 2022 Premier Bulk Systems is expanding into the Quebec market through a partnership with KIK Carrier to open a terminal in Boucherville, Que. The trucks there will operate under the Premier…
Rush Truck Centres of Canada expands with Valley Truck and Spring Service acquisition preview image Transportation Rush Truck Centres of Canada expands with Valley Truck and Spring Service acquisition February 3, 2022 Rush Truck Centres of Canada on Thursday announced it has acquired the assets of Valley Truck and Spring Service in Pembroke, Ont. (Photo: Rush Truck Centres) “Valley Truck and Spring…
Understand your truck’s powertrain and improve fuel economy: Driver’s Education preview image Equipment Understand your truck’s powertrain and improve fuel economy: Driver’s Education February 3, 2022 Truck engines are designed with an operating range in mind, a band of engine rpm where they operate at peak fuel efficiency for the work they’re doing. That “sweet spot”…
Class 8 orders weak in January due to ‘supply-side shortages’ preview image Equipment Class 8 orders weak in January due to ‘supply-side shortages’ February 3, 2022 Class 8 orders in January totaled just 21,300 units, with Classes 5-7 orders dropping to 16,500, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. The industry analyst attributes weak order activity…
Lanes open in both directions at Alberta border after blockade breakthrough preview image Transportation Lanes open in both directions at Alberta border after blockade breakthrough February 2, 2022 There has been a breakthrough to resolve the protest blockade at the Coutts border crossing in Alberta, according to news reports. Chad Williamson, a lawyer representing truckers blocking access to…
