Trucking Announcements: New hires at Attrix, Rand McNally

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ryan Fletcher joined Attrix as sales director for Ontario and the Western Canada region and Rand McNally…

Cargo thefts in Peel Region soar as tractors, trailers worth $16.73M stolen this year

Cargo theft in the Greater Toronto Area’s Peel Region has taken a disturbing turn, placing it third in North America for high cargo theft activity, as organized crime groups use…

Recruitment strategies have to change to attract youth to trucking: panel

Recruiting and retaining the next generation of talent in the trucking industry requires a shift in practices, including actively seeking out younger candidates, active mentorship, understanding their workplace expectations, and…

Q&A: Legal experts answer trucking questions about liability, risk management

The trucking industry is facing new challenges with the introduction of electric vehicles, evolving sustainability expectations, and complex legal scenarios. During a panel at the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada’s…

Zero In on…Ontario’s First Hydrogen Station for Trucks

ITD Industries, in partnership with Arizona-based Nikola Corporation, celebrated the grand opening of Ontario’s first commercial hydrogen fueling station for heavy trucks on July 30th. Four Nikola fuel cell…

WTFC awards Kelly, Boddy for mentorship and allyship efforts

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) presented David Kelly and Andrea Boddy with mentorship and allyship excellence awards on Sept. 17 at the WTFC’s seventh annual Bridging the Gaps…

Freight fraud costs companies $400K on average: TIA report

The freight industry faces an average fraud cost of $402,344.47 per company, with truckload freight identified as the most vulnerable mode, according to the Transportation Intermediaries Association’s most recent report…

Trucking Announcements: industry veterans pass away, executive changes at CTA

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, we are saddened to report that the trucking community has lost two of its members – industry…

Alberta trucking employment grows as job vacancy rates shrink: THRC report

Employment in Alberta’s trucking and logistics sector grew by 2.8% in the second quarter of 2024, adding 5,300 transport truck drivers compared to the same period in 2023, according to…

Canada falling behind on zero-emission commercial vehicle transition: report

Canada is falling behind its global peers in the shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, a recent report from Clean Energy Canada says. While countries like the U.S. and those in…

Truck driver detention costs industry $15 billion in 2023: ATRI

Truck driver detention at customer facilities cost the U.S. for-hire trucking industry $11.5 billion (all numbers US) in lost productivity and another $3.6 billion in direct expenses in 2023, according…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

4 leadership tips to keep your trucking employees on board: David Irvine

“People don’t leave organizations. They leave bosses,” says leadership expert David Irvine, highlighting a long-standing issue in the trucking industry, where driver retention has been a persistent challenge. Irvine argues…

Trucking Announcements: Schmitt joins Nikola, Manitoulin wins Northbridge’s safety award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Thomas Schmitt joined Nikola as chief commercial officer. Meanwhile, Manitoulin Transport won the 2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation…

Private fleets cut mileage, boost safety, adopt new leasing, maintenance trends: NPTC

Private fleets are continuing their decade-long growth trend, with 2024 marking the 10th consecutive year of shipments, freight volume, and value increases, culminating in their control of a quarter of…