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Manitoba creating alternative truck route to oft-flooded PTH 75
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government will pave Provincial Road 246, to give commercial trucks an alternative when Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 is flooded. The paving will cost $16 million, and will cover the stretch between PTH 23 near Morris, Man., to PR 205 near Aubigny. This will allow trucks to be rerouted around […]
A truck driver’s guide to masks, gloves and cleaning during Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont. – Loads might be delivered with a smile, but in the days of Covid-19 those smiles are increasingly covered by face masks. The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety is recommending a series of best practices when it comes to masks, gloves and safety protocols for transportation employees such as […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian trade volumes plummeted in April
OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s exports fell to their lowest levels in more than a decade, while imports plunged to levels not seen since 2011 in April, according to new trade data from Statistics Canada. The declines came as retail stores and manufacturing industries shut down to manage the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with falling energy prices. […]
Grain haulers in B.C. sought for dumping partial loads at roadside
CLEARWATER, B.C. – The Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS) and provincial partners are looking for grain haulers who’ve been dumping partial loads at roadside pullouts on Hwy. 5 between Valemount and Avola. The incidents have been happening over a number of years, creating hazards for motorists and wildlife. The grain piles attract large animals including […]
They sell trucks against all odds
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Longtime truck salesman Kevin MacDonnell was blunt in his assessment of the current situation. “To do sales and deliveries, and keep social distancing (at the same time) is hard.” So, the account manager at Volvo dealer Vision Truck Group has been meeting customers over the phone, outside the building and at their […]
Cummins designs MD propane engine with ‘diesel-like’ performance
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins, working with the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), has developed a medium-duty propane demonstration engine that it claims will outperform diesel in key areas. Based on its B6.7 diesel, the 6.7 LPG direct injection engine could be well suited for a range of medium-duty applications, offering a 20-40% cost savings […]
U.S. bill promises billions for highways, would delay HOS rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. infrastructure bill unveiled yesterday would fund highways and clean transportation efforts, but also delay a final hours of service rule, and push for a rulemaking on driver detention and changes to the CSA safety rating program. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure introduced a US $500-billion, five-year infrastructure bill, […]
Equipment manufacturers prepare for economy to restart
TORONTO, Ont. – It won’t be business as usual as vehicle manufacturers ramp up production following the economic lockdowns connected to Covid-19. Emerging demands will range from new hygiene procedures in the workplace, to the contact tracing needed to identify anyone who employees interacted with if someone is exposed to the virus. “Folks are spending […]
Truck crossings continue to fall
OTTAWA, Ont. – Border restrictions are not applicable to commercial vehicles, yet the number of truck drivers entering the country continued to fall last week. Arrivals during the week of May 25-31 declined 22% to 85,743 from 109,640 in the same period in 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Wednesday. The arrivals have […]
Manitoulin opens new terminal in The Pas
THE PAS, Man. – Manitoulin Transport has opened a new terminal in The Pas, Man., which replaces its existing terminal. The new location is 36 Industrial Road, The Pas, Man. “This new terminal demonstrates Manitoulin’s commitment to The Pas and surrounding areas and to Canada’s smaller communities in general,” said Jeff King, president, Manitoulin Transport. […]
TMC fall meeting goes online, tech competition dropped
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations is moving its fall meeting online, responding to the health and economic crisis linked to Covid19. Presented with a theme of “reliable answers for uncertain times”, it will be held Sept. 14-17. “This alternative, not lightly taken, will allow TMC members […]
OOIDA welcomes new U.S. highway bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has welcomed the new highway bill, released Wednesday by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee chairman Peter DeFazio said, “The INVEST in America Act is our opportunity to replace the outdated systems of the past with smarter, safer, more resilient infrastructure that fits the […]
Canada looks to trucking to help create a hydrogen economy
MONTREAL, Que. – Canada has an opportunity to develop a hydrogen economy as it strives to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, but it will need the trucking industry’s help. And a project is already underway in Alberta to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as an alternative to diesel in the heavy-duty trucking […]
Nikola ready for Nasdaq debut
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola Corp. said Wednesday it has completed its previously announced merger with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., following approval by VectoIQ stockholders. The combined company’s shares will trade on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “NKLA”, starting Thursday. Nikola said the merger will help accelerate vehicle production, allow it to break ground on its […]
Athens Truck Show goes virtual
ATHENS, Ont. – This year’s Athens Truck Show is going virtual because of Covid-19, its organizers have announced. The show was scheduled to be held Aug. 14-15 in Athens, about 130 kilometers south-west of the nation’s capital, Ottawa. “After monitoring the current Covid-19 pandemic, we have reached the decision to cancel this year’s show due […]
Covid-19 reshaping last mile delivery requirements
MONTREAL, Que. – Final mile delivery providers will need to adjust to lasting changes to how stores are used, stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Brody Buhler, global managing director, post and parcel with Accenture, warned during a Movin’ On session June 3 that as brick-and-mortar stores are converted to fulfillment centers, efficient delivery systems will […]
AMTA, partners to assemble 25K PPE kits
CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association is leading an initiative to offer 25,000 free personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to truck drivers. “This is being done in support of the safety of commercial truck drivers who continue to haul and deliver essential goods throughout our province and beyond,” the association said. It said […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: May Class 8 orders remained subdued
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary data from FTR and ACT Research point to May Class 8 orders of 6,600 and 6,700 units respectively, marking continued subdued activity from fleets. May orders were down 37% year-over-year, according to FTR, as fleets remain reluctant to place orders. It projects orders to increase modestly as economic activity resumes and […]
Montreal delivery services brace for new bike paths
MONTREAL, Que. – Plans to add 327 kilometers of pedestrian and bicycle paths in Montreal are designed to promote social distancing, but they represent yet another challenge for the trucks and vans that deliver goods. The routes, added to some of the city’s busiest commercial areas, compound challenges such as ongoing road construction as delivery […]
Zero-emission truck models surge, orders hold steady during Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont. – The market for zero-emission truck models is hardly a zero-sum game. In fact, the number of electric vehicles available in Canada and the U.S. continues to surge. Calstart’s Zero-Emission Technology Inventory shows that the number of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment models will rise 78% this year, and double by 2023. […]

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