Shifting trucking landscapes: Canada’s 2024 Top 100 Largest Carriers list reflects industry changes

Today’s Trucking’s annual list of Canada’s Top 100 largest for-hire carriers reflects the impact the economic climate had on the trucking industry’s landscape. You will see…

Trucking Announcements: New Canpar, Loomis president; DataDis U.S. hire

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week Mike Hover was named president of Canpar and Loomis Express, and DataDis welcomed Steve Sanderson as regional…

Mentorship, graduated licensing needed for confident, safe truck drivers: Darcy Knowles

In addition to a record of 11 years of accident-free driving – among other achievements – Darcy Knowles, an award-winning B.C. driver, is recognized in the industry for his cheerful…

Canada-wide spike in insurance claims calls for enhanced training, oversight: Report

The number of insurance claims for all commercial vehicles across Canada increased ‘significantly faster’ than the number of commercial vehicles on the road between 2016 and 2022, according to the…

T4C, JD Smith deliver drywall to build affordable housing

Trucks for Change (T4C) network carrier JD Smith has delivered three truckloads of drywall for the Habitat for Humanity branch in Hamilton, Ont., where five townhouses are being built using…

Trucking Announcements: Lucas Oil promotions, NMFTA’s cybersecurity director

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Deidra Colvin and Shane Burns were promoted at Lucas Oil, and Orbcomm hired Christian Mezger as chief…

Alberta’s new Class 1 training: More in-cab training hours, Red Seal certification

As of next year, new Class 1 drivers in Alberta will require 103.5 hours of mandatory training as a part of broader goal to make truck driving a Red Seal…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at Phillips, Bestpass

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Phillips promoted Sara Wissmueller to chief information officer, and McMillian was promoted to national sales VP at…

Here’s how fleets can prepare for incidents: TruckNews.com webinar recap

Receiving a call about one of your trucks being involved in a fatal collision felt like being pushed into a frozen, cold lake, recalls Rick Morgan. The safety expert who…

Federal carbon tax increases on April 1, some provinces help relieve the pain

Truckers in some provinces will see diesel go up as federal carbon tax is set to increase on April 1. It has been climbing since it came into effect in…

Facility Association introduces telematics, surcharges, tightens insurance oversight

Facility Association (FA) — an insurer of last resort — is introducing several changes including a telematics program to help Alberta fleets and owner-operators; new efforts to keep closer tabs…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Isaac, FTR

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Isaac Instruments hired a chief sales officer and FTR welcomed a senior commercial vehicle analyst. Meanwhile, Mactrans…

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…