Insurance, driver pay, truck payments drove operational costs up in 2023: ATRI

Trucking costs in the U.S. reached a new high of US$2.270 per mile in 2023 – while this marked a new record high cost, it is a modest 0.8%…

Trucking Announcements: Bestpass appoints Moos as CFO, PMTC names YLG board

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Bestpass-Fleetworthy appointed Jason Moos as its new chief financial officer, and Jeff Clementz was named…

Trucking Announcements: Wolk joins Canada Cartage, CFOs hired at Vicinity Motors, Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. In this week’s announcements, Adam Wolk joined Canada Cartage as vice-president of fleet maintenance, while Lynette McMann…

Continuous safety training key to preventing forklift accidents, expert says  

In his 42 years of industry experience, Richard Sinclair, a technical trainer at Hangcha Forklift Canada, has seen it all. He even testified as a witness in…

Trucking Announcements: industry’s sales appointments, MTA honors Bulacso with two awards

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, three Canadian companies have appointed senior leadership in sales: Stacey Jenkins is a new sales…

Trucking Announcements: Goodyear’s human resources leadership transition

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada opened nominations for its annual Mentorship Award, and Reimer Associates…

Bramalea school’s transportation program shapes new industry talent, relies on community support

Sukhman was drawn to the world of trucking since he was 14 years old, as his passion was ignited by family ties and his school’s transportation program. “I…

Trucking Announcements: New CEOs at Velociti, Motiv

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was rich in executive appointments with industry veterans joining some of industry’s prominent companies. While…

Overpass strike in B.C. brings this year’s count to 13 infrastructure hits

Another truck struck an overpass in B.C. on Highway 1 on May 21, once again resetting the province’s count of days without vehicle bridge or overpass crashes.  On a Tuesday…

Peak investment, innovation shape sustainable future: Report

The transportation industry’s sustainability is in a period of its ‘peak complexity’ due to many overlapping regulations for clean vehicles and fleets and numerous new technologies introduced, particularly related to charging infrastructure.  This is according to…

Trucking Announcements: Krueper joins DynaCert, Penske joins PACT

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Polaris donated goods to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter and Penske Truck Leasing joined Powering America’s Commercial…

Threatened towing services withdrawal over long weekend won’t cause issues: ORG

Some Ontario towing companies say they are set to withdraw services over the Victoria Day holiday in protest of legislation they believe does not protect drivers and companies.  According…

Safety, industry image remain top concerns among women: THRC 

One in four career-seeking women would consider a job in the trucking and logistics sector, according to Trucking HR Canada’s survey report. Of those women who would consider a career in trucking…

Roadcheck 2024 checks, tips: CVSA insight

Driver professionalism and organization skills are key to successfully passing this year’s International Roadcheck that will be held from May 14-16 across North America. This is according to the…

Trucking Announcements: Driving Force supports Indigenous scholarship, Kennedy wins CIFFA’s leadership award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Monica Kennedy won CIFFA’s 2024 Donna Letterio Leadership Award, and the Driving Force Group of…