Ontario makes moves to allow off-peak deliveries
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is lauding efforts by the provincial government to keep the province’s trucks moving. Measures introduced today postpone noise bylaws and other local delivery restrictions, to allow off-peak delive…
News roundup, March 19: TBS offering free meals to drivers Friday, ATA asks Trump for trucking support
TBS Factoring is offering truckers in Oklahoma City on Friday free lunch. ATA has asked the White House for greater COVID relief support.
Jack Allen Adds CEO to Proterra Responsibilities
Before joining Proterra as chairman in 2017, Allen spent more than 30 years at Navistar International, the global truck and bus company, where he most recently served as chief operating officer.
Trucking industry quotes on Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont. — There’s a lot to be said about the fight against Covid-19, especially in the context of trucking. Here are some of the quotes from the past week alone. “Trucking will not be affected.” Prime Minister Justin Trude…
Proterra streamlines leadership
BURLINGAME, Calif. – Electric vehicle solutions provider Proterra has appointed Jack Allen chairman and chief executive officer, the company announced Thursday. Ryan Popple, Proterra’s CEO since 2014, was named co-founder and executive director. Before…
Shippers introducing new Covid-19 safety measures
TORONTO, Ont. — Amid efforts to contain the Covid-19 virus, including swaths of Canadians remaining at home and restrictions on travel, shippers along with their carrier partners continue operating as an essential service, making sure things such…
Ontario extends validity of driver, vehicle and carrier products
TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has extended the validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products as well as health cards in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The measures were announced Thursday by Premier Doug Ford. “We’re suspend…
Coronavirus: Indiana scale houses open for parking
To be available 24/7
Covid-19 Operations: Transit Trailer
Effective this week, entry to Transit Trailer Limited buildings is restricted to employees only. As much as possible, communication between the public and staff of Transit Trailer should take place over the phone, by email, or by video conferencing. No…
Goodyear to Shut Down American Manufacturing due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Goodyear will suspend tire and chemical manufacturing in its Americas region through at least April 3 “in response to the sudden decline in market demand resulting from the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.”