MPI will resume insuring carriers that operate outside Manitoba

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) expects to start accepting Special Risk Extension (SRE) applications for longhaul trucking companies that operate beyond provincial borders next month, said MPI spokeswoman Kristy Rydz. While…

Trucking Announcements: DHL Express appoints CEO in Canada, Kenworth names council members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, KAG Canada announced promotions and new hires, and DHL Express, Fultra and Torc Robotics announce appointments in…

Trucking announcements: Trimac wins HR award, GFL welcomes Moncion

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, GFL Environmental welcomed a new fleet compliance director, Trimac won HRD Canada’s Innovative HR Teams award, and…

These are the challenges women in trucking face

“Little little lady, you know, this is a very advanced job.” This was the response Shelley Walker heard on her first interview to become a truck driver when she expressed…

Magi receives 2024 Women with Drive Leadership Award

Angelique Magi received the Women with Drive 2024 Leadership Award, at the Trucking HR Canada’s 10th annual leadership summit. The award recognizes the industry professional’s leadership, commitment to keeping the…

Government takes Driver Inc. issue “super seriously”: Minister Anand

The Driver Inc. issue remains on the federal government’s radar and is “on the desks” of the ministers of transportation and labor, said Anita Anand, president of the Treasury Board,…

Industry could see 40,400 vacancies by 2030, THRC warns

Trucking HR Canada projects that 40,400 available jobs could be vacant in 2030 unless the ongoing efforts and support continue. Of those vacancies, nearly 10,800 are expected to be truck-driving…

Daimler launches BEV dealer certification program

Daimler Truck North America has announced a battery-electric-vehicle (BEV) dealer certification program. It builds on the foundation of the Elite Support program, a certified network of Freightliner dealers. The BEV…

Trucking Announcements: Dedicated operations president at Day & Ross; Okray named Nikola’s CFO

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Day & Ross announced its expansion in the U.S. and named a president of dedicated operations. Tom…

Medium and larger fleets should consider captive insurance: Caceres

Typical insurance is a risk transfer program that fleets use to operate businesses with minimal stress. However, lately, captive insurance has been gaining popularity in the market. And it…

TTSAO will adapt CVTA’s instructor certification program for local drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) announced its online instructor certification program will be available for Truck Training Association of Ontario (TTSAO) members. CVTA is the largest association of professional…

Trucking Announcements: Hockey helps stock foodbanks, Trimble hires director

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TransPro completed its first charitable move for the Trucks for Change network while Wellington Group of Companies…

Don’t miss out on a chance to be included in 2024 Top 100 fleet list

Today’s Trucking and TruckNews.com are in the final days of collecting information for the annual Top 100 list of for-hire carriers, and your fleet could be a part of…

Trucking industry fights human trafficking, still a crisis

Truck driver Kevin Kimmel noticed suspicious activity when he stopped at the gas station in New Kent County, Va. He observed multiple men entering and leaving an RV and another…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at TCA, Stertil-Koni, Caneda Transport receives safety award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) hired Steve Phillips, Stertil-Koni welcomed a new regional sales manager, and Blair…