Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Regulations, Technology Battery supplies, charging infrastructure are lacking: O’Leary May 2, 2023 Battery-electric vehicles are proving their worth, but the head of North America’s largest truck manufacturer recognizes significant gaps that remain in battery supply chains and charging infrastructure alike. “There’s really…
People May 1: Appointments, highlights and awards May 1, 2023 KAG Canada promotes Pennington, DTF hires Gundel, CIFFA honors Wallace and Forth, and Hydra Energy wins an award
Equipment Ritchie Bros. auctions $225M worth of equipment, vehicles in Edmonton May 1, 2023 Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Canadian auction of the year last week, selling more than 12,000 equipment items and vehicles over five days, generating more than $225 million (US$164 million)…
Fuel/Emissions Diesel era will end ‘sooner’ than predicted: report May 1, 2023 An updated report on sustainable fleets is suggesting the end of the diesel era is nigh, highlighting massive investments in zero-emission vehicles, tightening emissions controls, and rising fuel costs. “The…
Fuel/Emissions ATA says California setting unrealistic targets for ZEVs May 1, 2023 The American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear said the decision by the California Air Resources Board to adopt its “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation to force motor carriers…
People Trucking HR Canada adds Libralesso, Johnstone to board of directors May 1, 2023 Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has appointed Jason Libralesso and James Johnstone to its board of directors. Libralesso is director, transportation at Home Hardware Stores. He has been in the transportation…
People, Trucking Life Lemonde named Quebec’s Driver of the Year May 1, 2023 The Quebec Trucking Association (Association du Camionnage du Quebec) has named André Lemonde as the 2023 Volvo Driver of the Year, honoring him at its 70th congress last weekend in…
Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions TFI International buys LTL carriers Siemens, Hot Line May 1, 2023 TFI International has announced LTL deals in the U.S. and Canada, acquiring Siemens Transportation Group in Saskatchewan and Hot Line Freight Systems in Wisconsin. Siemens was founded in 1962 and…
Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions Mullen Group buys B&R Eckel’s May 1, 2023 Mullen Group has purchased B&R Eckel’s Transport, bolstering its LTL presence in Northern Alberta and adding about 400 trucks and 950 trailers. The Bonnyville, Alta.-based company offers LTL, truckload, and…
Economy Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2023: The Top 100 list revealed May 1, 2023 Today’s Trucking has compiled the list of the Top 100 – Canada’s biggest for-hire fleets based on equipment counts. And some familiar names continue to dominate the top of the…
Economy Reported cargo thefts rise sharply, and that’s just part of the story April 30, 2023 The trucking industry is facing a sharp increase in cargo theft, even as insurance providers and police forces say the crime is underreported by those who suffer the losses.
People B.C. spending almost $1M to train 24 drivers in the north April 28, 2023 British Columbia is providing almost $1 million to help train 24 professional truck drivers in the north of the province. Go Team Professional Training is receiving more than $995,000 through…
Business Tips Manage fleet yard traffic in name of safety, productivity April 28, 2023 Fleet yards differ in size, physical layouts, and potential hazards. But a sound traffic management plan can address every underlying issue – ensuring that trucks and trailers move through the…
Economy Economic Trucking Trends: Earnings diverge, spot market punishes April 28, 2023 Two of Canada’s three publicly traded trucking companies reported Q1 earnings this week, with starkly different results. Mullen Group posted record earnings and held its guidance. Murray Mullen, senior executive…
Equipment, Maintenance Proper inspections every day will keep Roadcheck stress away April 28, 2023 Don’t say you weren’t warned. Carriers and drivers might want to pay extra attention to cargo securement and anti-lock braking systems (ABS) on their trucks because hawk-eyed enforcement officials will…