ADESA Makes eBusiness and Sales Appointments

Roger Laurendeau has been named director of eBusiness for ADESA Corp. In his new role, Laurendeau, who began his career with ADESA Canada as manager of eCommerce in 2000, will be responsible for overseeing the creation and development of online services for ADESA.

BYD Pledges $1 Million in Medical Supply Donations

BYD Motors, LLC, will donate $1 million in medical supplies, including PPEs and hand sanitizer to transit agencies and first responders in the United States and Canada.

Goodyear Retread System Changes Name to Next-Tred

Electric School Buses Power Up Savings, Efficiency

As electric buses become a more feasible option for pupil transporters, operators in the U.S. and Canada are noting various benefits, including charging efficiency, fuel savings, and the need for consistent maintenance training.

Netistix Technologies Invited to Present at National Transportation Summit

OTTAWA, CANADA — Netistix Technologies Corp., a firm that has developed a system that wirelessly monitors vehicle performance and maintenance conditions in automotive fleets, announced on May 12 that the company has been invited to speak at the National Transportation Summit being held June 9-10 in Toronto.

Scott Maybee Named New President of NextGear

Prior to joining Manheim, Maybee spent 10 years with Nissan North America and Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, rising to vice president of sales operations for Nissan Canada Finance.

7-Eleven Plans to Install 500 Chargers at Stores

Charging on the go will bring convenience to electric vehicle owners throughout the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2022.

Overall Commercial Vehicle Traffic Dips, While Trucking Activity is Strong

Commercial vehicle traffic volume across the United States has seen an overall drop across the United States and Canada as a result of COVID-19, even while heavy-duty trucking activity remains robust.

Geotab Adds Roadside Assistance Program

In partnership with Agero, the Geotab Roadside Add-In provides services such as towing, locksmith, battery boost, fuel delivery, and flat tire change for light-duty vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.