Eaton creates ePowertrain business unit

Eaton has created a new ePowertrain business unit focused on the company’s electric vehicle transmission, reduction gearing, and differential portfolios. “Automakers face many challenges when developing an EV powertrain, such…

Control Freight Systems enters brokerage market with Anchor acquisition

Control Freight Systems, recently founded by former Polaris and TransPro executive Jon Saunders, has acquired 3PL Anchor Transportation Services. The business is 37 years old and is being purchased from…

MTO grounds trucking businesses involved in ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has effectively shut down 39 trucking businesses in the wake of a crackdown on so-called Freedom Convoy protesters. Responding to questions from trucknews.com, the ministry…

Shaman Ahuja to lead Axele team

Axele, a transportation management system company, on Tuesday announced that Shaman Ahuja, senior director – product management, from parent company Optym will lead the team at Axele. Shaman will be…

Truck traffic plunged during Canada-U.S. border blockades

Overall cross-border truck traffic plunged in early February as a series of border blockades emerged in the fight against pandemic-related restrictions. While the number of truck drivers was relatively flat…

Truck tonnage continues climb

U.S. for-hire truck tonnage edged up 0.6% in January, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), adding to recent gains. “January’s gain was the sixth straight totaling 4.4%,” said ATA…

Thermo King Eastern Canada honored for top performance

Thermo King Eastern Canada was recognized for delivering outstanding performance in 2021. Thermo King, the transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies, announced its top-performing dealerships at its annual Thermo King…

Volvo expands Uptime Center, brings in Financial Services group

Volvo Group is injecting US$41 million into its Greensboro, N.C.-based Uptime Center, and will bring Volvo Financial Services into the larger building. The move brings about 360 Volvo Financial Services…

Updated: Cummins to acquire Meritor in US$3.7-billion deal

Cummins announced today plans to buy Meritor for US$3.7 billion, or US$36.50 a share, in a move that will complement the buyer’s components business and add e-axles to its portfolio.

Lohscheller named president of Nikola Motor

Nikola Corporation on Tuesday announced that Michael Lohscheller has been named president of Nikola Motor. Reporting to CEO Mark Russell, he will be responsible for scaling Nikola’s global truck business.

Trailers deliver message in fight against human trafficking

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada has officially rolled out two new trailers to further spread awareness about human trafficking, coinciding with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. With a message…

Police clear Ottawa of protesters, vehicles during tumultuous weekend

By Sunday night, the remaining trucks involved in the occupation of downtown Ottawa were towed away, and the leaders of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ had mostly been rounded up and arrested.

Ultrack to purchase Power Moves Transport fleet

Ultrack Systems, a business that provides GPS tracking and monitoring solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase Power Moves Transport. Power Moves Transport has a solid track record…

Ontario to remove tolls on Hwy. 412 and 418

Ontario is eliminating tolls on highways 412 and 418 that run between highways 401 and 407 in Durham Region. “Some things don’t happen overnight but at the end of the…

OK Tire appoints Bethune as president and CEO

OK Tire Stores on Friday announced the appointment of Jim Bethune as its new president and chief executive officer. Jim Bethune (Photo: OK Tire) “I am very excited to join…