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…

Rail lockout to cause significant disruptions: PMTC, ports

Canadian supply chain and transportation industries are to face challenges as Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) – which move over $380 billion worth of goods…

Fastfrate Group readies for rail strike, warns of possible pandemic-like disruptions

Carriers like Fastfrate Group are bracing for what could be a very disruptive rail strike, warning that the impending shutdown of CN and CPKC railways could trigger supply chain disruptions…

Canadian Chamber of Commerce warns of economic fallout as railways issue strike notices

Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) issued notices on Aug. 18, indicating disruptions in rail service will most likely begin on Thursday. CN has formally advised the…

Trucking Announcements: Senior leadership additions at High Bar Brands, Groupe Touchette

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, High Bar Brands promoted Derek Quys to senior vice-president of sales and business development and welcomed Mike…

Canada sees steady trends in marijuana positive tests among truck drivers since legalization

Despite the legalization of marijuana in Canada and several U.S. states, the rate of positive drug tests among Canadian cross-border truck drivers has remained consistent. This is according to Jonathan…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at 7Gen, Mullen Automotive, Marathon Brake Systems

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ryder’s Darryl Toll won the CVSA’s 2024 International Driver Excellence award, and KBGCNA together with Bendix Foundation…

Trucking Announcements: THRC board members update, executive appointments at MEMA, Goodyear

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Trucking HR Canada named Jason Libralesso as a chairman of its board and announced the addition of…