The 2024 Women with Drive Leadership Summit held on March 7th in Toronto brought together close to 350 attendees, experts, and honoured guests to share, learn, and connect. This year’s theme Driving a Decade of Change celebrated the profound impact of Women with Drive and the progress of trucking and logistics employers in supporting women’s professional goals. […]
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a new thought leadership report, SuperTruck 2: Empowering Future Trucking. The report focuses on lessons learned from the SuperTruck 2 program. It documents the significant technologies investigated, developed and demonstrated by the SuperTruck 2 teams, and the potential for these technologies to influence future production […]
With 45 automotive brands featured across 650,000 square feet at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow it the place to see the latest innovations, trends and advancements in the automotive world. More than 30 vehicles at the AutoShow will be seen for the first time in Canada — with several making their […]
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has released its quarterly Labour Market Information (LMI) snapshot. The report points to the lowest unemployment rate among trucking and logistics workers all year. “The latest report shows a lower unemployment rate among truck drivers indicating a smaller pool of potential job applicants. Overall this points to a continued rebound across […]
The Ontario government is advancing construction on the Frederick Street bridge in Kitchener, in its plan to widen Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. The new four-lane, 18-kilometre Highway 7 will help fight gridlock on the 401, save commuters time, and keep goods moving across the fast-growing regions of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph. “The people […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck 2024 is scheduled for May 14-16. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. CVSA-certified law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection […]
The highly anticipated Canadian debut of the Genesis GV80 Coupe will take place at the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow — one of four vehicles to be displayed by the brand in its return to the event. The GV80 Coupe adds a new facet to the Genesis brand, emphasizing a fusion of practicality and performance. It […]
Loadlink Technologies has announced a 47% surge in load volumes in January compared to December. This milestone marks the highest monthly load volumes since March 2023, reflecting a positive trend in the industry. In addition to the load volumes, truck volumes also demonstrated momentum with a modest 4% increase from December, signaling a strong and […]
Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles. “Mack is committed to making the industrial and product investments we need to be a North American market leader,” said Stephen […]
Ontario’s premier Doug Ford has confirmed the government’s plan to extend the Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit (LRT) by building the Mississauga loop and bringing the line into downtown Brampton. Premier Ford speaking at the Mississauga Board of Trade event also confirmed the Ontario government’s support to enhance GO train service along the Milton line […]