Rail labor groups are rejecting efforts by CPKC to extend and potentially make permanent a waiver that enables the Class I railroad from its Calgary, Alberta, office to dispatch trains at three locations near the U.S.-Canada border. Labor groups say allowing the waiver to become permanent would set a bad precedent and encourage other Class…
Japanese automaker Toyota said it will invest $328 million to produce a new hybrid model of its popular Tacoma pickup truck in Mexico. The company plans to expand its factory in the central Mexican city of Guanajuato, where Toyota already produces its Tacoma truck line for the North American market. “Toyota has informed us of…
Canadian drivers Ben Overton and Barry Kasdorf – both driving for Jade Transport of Winnipeg – won three awards between them at the 41st Shell Rotella SuperRigs. Overton won Best […]
Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Penner International celebrating a century in trucking, a DDC FPO promotion, a MEMA appointment, and […]
Auctane, which has built one of the parcel industry’s most formidable multicarrier portfolios, said Monday it has acquired the assets of Return Rabbit, a returns management provider. Terms were not disclosed. Auctane owns brands such as ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShippingEasy, ShipEngine, ShipWorks, Metapack and Endicia. The acquisition will complement Auctane’s portfolio of multicarrier shipping solutions by…