Tag: backhaul

Spectra appoints Martin Brazeau aftermarkets chief

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Spectra Premium Industries has appointed Martin Brazeau vice-president of operations for the aftermarket sector. Brazeau, a chartered accountant with an extensive experience in the manufacturing and distribution of aftermarket auto…

Company stresses cargo safety rules

BRANCHBURG, N.J. – A company specializing in cargo control technologies is urging fleets to follow proper cargo securement protocols. Kinedyne’s call comes ahead of the Cargo Securement Awareness Month in May, which was established by the company in 20…

Mack donates cash, PPE to local organizations

ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Mack Trucks has supported its Lehigh Valley neighbors with a $10,000 donation to an area food bank, and the giving of personal protective equipment (PPE). The $10,000 gift went to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and…

Truck drivers face added sense of isolation during Covid-19

CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — John Mulrooney, known to his friends as Papa John, has been on the road in all kinds of weather and has seen it all in his 40 years behind the wheel. With 2-1/2 years left to go before retirement, he is still out there doing h…

Phillips names Rob Phillips CEO

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has appointed Rob Phillips chief executive officer. Rob Phillips, who is president and chief operating officer, replaces Bob Phillips, who has been CEO since 1963. “Phillips is an extraordinarily suc…

CBSA updates Sask. checkpoint hours

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canada Border Services Agency has updated the hours of service for four border crossings in Saskatchewan. The affected checkpoints are at Carievale, Estevan Highway, Northgate and Oungre. Click here for details. Last week, the agency…

Transport Canada releases more details about driver masks

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada is offering additional guidance for vehicle operators who wear face coverings to help minimize the spread of Covid-19. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recently announced that all essential workers crossing the …