Grote Industries promotes O’Neal to executive director

Grote Industries promoted chief engineer Chuck O’Neal to executive director to lead and manage the U.S. engineering organization. Chuck O’Neal (Photo: Grote Industries) “Grote Industries is fortunate to have an…

CTA offers budget suggestions to stabilize supply chain

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted a plan for the Canadian government to address the commercial driver shortage and help secure economic recovery by stabilizing the supply chain. (Photo:…

ATA truck tonnage index flat in February

American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index stayed unchanged at 115.3 in February after rising 0.4% in January, with an economist saying not seeing a…

Canadian Pacific employees back on the job

Canadian Pacific Railway employees return to work today, as the railway enters into binding arbitration with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) – Train and Engine Negotiating Committee. “CP is…

Challenger named North America’s Best Fleet to Drive For

Challenger Motor Freight was named North America’s overall Best Fleet to Drive For in the large fleet category, at the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual conference. Jim Peeples, Challenger’s president…

A long road still ahead for autonomous trucking technologies

Autonomous trucks aren’t being designed to replace professional drivers, but to take away the more dangerous and boring parts of the job and improve their lifestyles. That was the shared…

Aggregate haulers, dump truck drivers protest in Ontario

Aggregate haulers and dump truck drivers are parking their rigs in Ontario seeking increased compensation for the loads they haul, among other demands. Hundreds of aggregate haulers have been protesting…

Ontario proposes police powers to block future border protests

Ontario’s provincial government has unveiled proposed regulations that would give police more powers when responding to protests that block international border crossings, such as the “Freedom Convoy” supporters who shut…

What truck fleets need to know about electric vehicle batteries

If your understanding of batteries extends only as far as AAA, AA, C, and D, you have some catching up to do. Truck fleets will soon need to be familiar…

Shaw takes the helm at HDMA

Collin Shaw will take the helm Monday as president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle supplier division of the Motor & Equipment…

Federal government wants CP Rail stoppage resolved quickly: O’Regan

The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus…

Truck platooning trials conclude in Alberta

Daisy and Lily are a couple no more. The two nicknamed Peterbilt 579s had been connected by electronic handshakes to establish tight following distances for on-road truck platooning trials conducted…

Cummins latest manufacturer to suspend Russian operations

The Cummins Board of Directors on Thursday decided to suspend all commercial operations in Russia indefinitely, in response to its attack on Ukraine. “We strongly condemn the actions of the…

ELD information ready for the Truck World stage

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are coming to all of Canada’s federally regulated carriers, and insights into the devices will be coming to the show floor at Truck World. Recurring “Knowledge…

Groupe Robert distribution center taking shape

Groupe Robert’s future distribution center is taking shape on Highway 30 near Varennes, Que., establishing what the company says will become one of the most automated facilities of its kind…