Pandemic fails to stop human trafficking

DALLAS, Texas – Covid-19 had no impact on human trafficking, and cases have continued to rise during the pandemic, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) said Wednesday. “The (U.S.) National Human Trafficking Hotline has actually reported a steady increase…

Kenworth rolls out first battery-electric Class 8

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has launched its first ever Class 8 electric truck, the T680E. The battery-electric truck is available now for order in the U.S. and Canada, with production set to begin in 2021. “The Kenworth T680E launch is an exciting, pio…

Traton sets deadline for Navistar to accept buyout offer

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has until noon Eastern Friday to accept a US$43 per share offer from Volkswagen’s Traton for all outstanding shares. Traton first offered $35 per share on Jan. 30, but increased its offer on Sept. 10. “As we have in…

Truck turnaround project coming to end at border

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will end a truck turnaround pilot project for Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) offences on Nov. 2, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reports. In cases where ACI data had not been submitte…

Truck arrivals continue to rise

OTTAWA, Ont. – There has been yet another increase in the number of truck drivers entering Canada, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Thursday. It said 125,351 truck drivers arrived during the week of Oct. 5-12, up 2.65% from 122,109 in the…