Events, People Archie and Irene Verspeeten donate another $3M to clinical genome center April 6, 2022 On the morning Ron Verspeeten passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, father Archie Verspeeten and his late wife Irene announced a $3-million donation to the clinical genome center…
Economy Delivery failures common in e-commerce transactions, Descartes report shows April 6, 2022 Home deliveries are becoming evermore popular in the age of e-commerce, but a new report by Descartes Systems Group suggests many delivery companies are falling short in related Final Mile…
Economy Ontario ends tolls on highways 412 and 418 April 5, 2022 Ontario has officially removed tolls from highways 412 and 418, a pair of north-south routes that connect Highway 401 and the tolled Highway 407 just east of Toronto. “The tolls…
Border, Trucking Life FAST enrolment event in Detroit from April 25 to May 1 April 5, 2022 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the United States Customs and Border Protection are organizing a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment event from April 25 to May 1…
People, Trucking Life CargoM offers potential drivers an immersive experience into trucking April 5, 2022 CargoM is offering people interested in becoming a truck driver an opportunity to experience the trade. The logistics and transportation cluster of Montreal-based trucking and freight businesses launched the Trucking…
Economy Steve’s Livestock Transport invests in Runnin’ Red April 5, 2022 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…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Maintenance, Trucking Life Montreal’s Mack Laval first dealer in Canada to receive EV certification April 5, 2022 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…
Economy, Equipment Class 8 orders remained range-bound in March April 5, 2022 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…
Trucking Life Ontario school says $3,500 MELT course can be delivered safely April 5, 2022 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,…
Border PEI potato shipments to U.S. set to resume April 5, 2022 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…
People, Trucking Life Truck-Lite hires Justice as VP of operations April 5, 2022 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…
Border Biden Administration highlights growth in U.S. trucking jobs, apprenticeships April 4, 2022 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…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions DTNA updates training center for electrification April 4, 2022 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…
Equipment Bridgestone announces 15% price hike April 4, 2022 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.
Economy, Fuel/Emissions Ontario joins Alberta with diesel tax relief April 4, 2022 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.