Striking Kenyan truckers block east Africa’s main trade route
Kenyan truckers blocked the only highway from the port city of Mombasa to the capital Nairobi on Wednesday, threatening to choke the main trade artery to east Africa unless officials reverted to the old way of weighing cargo.
California port truckers sue over independent contractor status
A lawsuit that alleges Harbor Express Inc. – one of the largest trucking companies servicing Southern California ports – misclassified hundreds of truck drivers as independent contractors to avoid providing rest breaks and overtime pay was filed this w…
Manheim Toronto Auto Auction appoints new specialty manager
MILTON, Ont. — Manheim Toronto Auto Auction has appointed Cindy McCrystal as specialty manager. McCrystal is now responsible for the account management of Manheim Toronto’s truck, equipment and highline sales for new and existing…
Arrow Transportation buys Degama’s transportation management software
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Arrow Transportation Systems has purchased Toronto-based Degama Systems’ Transportation Management Software (DTMS) solution.
COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska appoints Jonathan Wahba COO
PRESCOTT, Ont. — Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska.
OTA, CITA join forces to create best practices guide for shippers, carriers
OTTAWA, Ont. — A group made up of shippers from the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA) and motor carriers from the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) met in Toronto this month with the goal of opening a mutually beneficial…
Road Today Truck Show coming to Brampton this weekend
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Road Today Truck Show is back for its fifth instalment this weekend with a change of venue. The show will be held at the Soccer Centre (1495 Sandalwood Parkway E at Dixie/Sandalwood) in Brampton May 25-26. …
Utility produces 50,000th dry van trailer at Virginia plant
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer has produced its 50,000th dry van trailer at its Glade Spring, Va. manufacturing plant.
Maxim Truck and Trailer to host 13th annual charity BBQ next week
WINNIPEG, Man. — Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting its 13th annual charity BBQ for customers, suppliers, community and family members at its head office in Winnipeg May 29.
Class 8 orders hit second-highest volume in 16 months: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 orders remained above 20,000 units for a seventh consecutive month in April, rising to their second highest volume in sixteen months, according to the latest figures form ACT Research. April Class 8 net orders totalled…