Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M

PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, Ont. — The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for 10 road and bridge projects in Central and Eastern Ontario. Ottawa is investing over $22 million in these projects while Ontario is contributing more th…

Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M

PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, Ont. — The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for 10 road and bridge projects in Central and Eastern Ontario. Ottawa is investing over $22 million in these projects while Ontario is contributing more th…

Peter Alcaraz’s 2019 Peterbilt 389

The rig sports a 565-hp Cummins X15 with 2,050 lb.-ft. of torque with an 18-speed. The truck, which sits on a 300-inch wheelbase, is mostly stock except for the stainless steel steps, Dynaflex 8-inch stacks and Hogebuilt half fenders. 

Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand

PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand its retail footprint, opening six new Canadian locations as well as its 100th store, located in Lexington, S.C. “Alliance Parts is committed to driving the highest value and maximizing uptime fo…

Race relations in trucking

TORONTO, Ont. – Trucker Ahmed Issa still remembers the testy conversation between two of his former Hyndman Transport colleagues, one white and the other African-Canadian, a few years ago. Apparently angered by the white driver’s attitude toward immigr…

Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE

AUSTIN, Texas – Electric powertrain specialist Hyliion has merged with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., and will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYLN. Hyliion says the move will assist its corporate expansion and advance development of …

New truck parking opens near border

WINDSOR, Ont. – A new parking lot for trucks and trailers has opened close to the Ambassador Bridge in Amherstburg, Ont. Phase 1 of Townline Parking is complete with spaces for up to 40 vehicles, said company owner Joel Bezaire. He said the property ha…