Kriska promotes 2 executives
PRESCOTT, Ont. — The Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has promoted Kelly Browning of Service Freight Systems (SFS) and Peter Jenkins of Champion Express to general manager of their respective businesses, the company announced Wednesday. Browning…
Fleet turns to AI to stop Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont.—An Ontario fleet is using an artificial intelligence solution to halt the spread of Covid-19. Anderson Haulage, based in Gormley, Ont., has installed ThermalPass, a walkthrough fever detection system developed by Predictiv AI of Toronto. …
Diesel Prices Average $2.40 Per Gallon
Overall national average prices down around 66 cents per gallon compared to same time last year. Prices have remained relatively stable since early May.
Montgomery Transport gives drivers appreciation bonuses
Provides cash for the holidays
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Appeals Court Overturns Hazelwood Conviction in Pilot Flying J Fraud
A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two others in connection with a long-running scheme to defraud trucking companies.
Lion Electric not afraid to step into spotlight with Amazon order
MONTREAL, Que. — In September, The Lion Electric Co. reached an agreement for the delivery of 10 fully-electric Lion6 trucks to the American online retail giant Amazon. Marc Bédard, CEO of Lion, answers Transport Routier editor Steve Bouchard’s q…
Southbound loads lead Canadian spot market volume surge
TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes continued to strengthen in the third quarter, and in September surpassed the previous month for the fourth consecutive time. September also marked the strongest year-over-year growth for a single month …
Canada looks to California in research on potential trailer GHG standards
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trailer manufactures are facing increasing competitive pressure from suppliers in the U.S., Mexico and China – but it’s still unknown whether they’ll face unique emissions rules as well. Ongoing federal research into the use of…
Ottawa warns against LMIA abuse
The federal government is warning carriers that any abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will result in serious penalties including hefty fines and permanent bans. The warning was issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC…
Kenworth Class 8 Battery-Electric T680E Available for Order
Kenworth recently launched the Kenworth T680E, the company’s first Class 8 battery-electric model. The new zero-emission truck is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and will enter into production in 2021.