Border Ontario trucker faces charges after drug bust at border May 15, 2023 A Paris, Ont., commercial truck driver is facing drug charges after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found 60 kg of suspected cocaine in the truck at an Ontario port…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Regulations Global Trucking Trends: Britain to allow longer semi-trailers May 15, 2023 Britain will officially give the green light to longer semi-trailers on May 31, following an 11-year trial project with the configurations. Measuring 15.65 meters (51 feet), these longer semi-trailers (LST)…
People Trucking appointments and promotions for the week of May 15 May 15, 2023 Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. And the latest installment includes appointments at DTNA, ATRI and Tremcar, a promotion at Stertil-Koni and a milestone for Allied…
People New drivers traverse difficult road to employment May 12, 2023 Harminder Singh obtained his A/Z licence a couple of weeks ago. He knew Canada is short about 27,000 commercial truck drivers so thought it should not be too difficult to…
Fuel/Emissions Port of Montreal plans benefits for greener trucks May 12, 2023 The Port of Montreal plans to introduce incentives for carriers that use trucks which generate lower emissions, under plans revealed at a Climate Summit this week. The port is looking…
Business Tips, Economy, Equipment When financing equipment, knowing your business has never been more important May 12, 2023 In a previous career, Jeff Horler worked in the funeral management business. Little did he know at the time how applicable the skills required in that line of work –…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Volvo driving forward with batteries, hydrogen May 12, 2023 As battery-electric Class 8 trucks roll off assembly lines, Volvo Trucks North America president Peter Voorhoeve quickly refers to the 250 units that carry his company’s iron mark on the…
People B.C. top court awards $317K to driver tasered by RCMP May 12, 2023 The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded a truck driver $317,000 in damages after two RCMP officers woke him in his cab and tasered him. The award stems from…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Mack Trucks bulldogs following a green path May 12, 2023 The color of the bulldog that serves as a Mack Trucks hood ornament is a telling thing. The gold versions sit atop proprietary powertrains. The black ones are linked to…
Economy Economic Trucking Trends: Pent-up truck demand remains, why May matters to spot market May 12, 2023 This week took us to Denton, Texas, where Peterbilt hosted thousands of dealers, customers and press for the unveiling of its new Model 589 classic-styled conventional.
Infrastructure Confederation Bridge closed on night of May 13 May 11, 2023 The Confederation Bridge that connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick will be closed to all traffic, except for emergency vehicles, on May 13, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.,…
Technology Doran Manufacturing celebrates 70th anniversary with new facility, ownership May 11, 2023 Doran Manufacturing, manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems for truck fleets and off-road equipment, celebrated its 70th anniversary by opening a new 10,000 sq.-ft. facility. Doran is also celebrating new…
Infrastructure ATRI identifies trucking research priorities for 2023 May 11, 2023 The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will target several leading issues in its 2023 research activity. Priorities will focus on five gaps in trucking, in a bid to help resolve…
Equipment Peterbilt revamps a classic, but stays true to roots with new Model 589 May 10, 2023 At a time when electric vehicles are getting most of the headlines, Peterbilt has assured customers that the long hood conventional is here to stay for the foreseeable future, with…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Lion Electric’s Q1 revenues surge amid losses May 10, 2023 Lion Electric’s revenue climbed in the first quarter of 2023, as did the number of its battery-electric vehicles. But financial losses also increased for the Saint-Jerome, Que.-headquartered manufacturer. The business…