GoFundMe won’t release funds to Freedom Convoy “occupation”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Class 8 orders weak in January due to ‘supply-side shortages’

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

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…

JBT Transport buys Heritage Transportation as it accelerates growth

Denis Medeiros, CEO of JBT Transport in Ayr, Ont., went from contemplating retirement to entering growth mode with the acquisition of nearby Heritage Transportation Group Feb. 2. “My son’s gotten…

Alberta border blockade strands Canadian truckers for days in Montana

Truck drivers facing a deteriorating situation as protestors continue to block the Coutts border crossing in Alberta for the fourth day are likely to see some relief. The RCMP on…