PMTC adds four drivers to Hall of Fame, Green named Dispatcher of the Year

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) have inducted Yves Bélanger, Alvin Carter, Dwayne Saik and Grant Taylor into its Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. PMTC also presented…

MTA names Burton Driver of the Year

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has named Glen Burton of KAG Canada its MTA-Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year. Burton, a driver with more than 30 years of experience,…

Van Niekerk appointed CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Charl van Niekerk has been named chief executive officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the Crown corporation responsible for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. He will start in his new role…

Trucking Announcements: Concrete Ontario highlights driver skills, Teamsters donate $20K to cancer facility

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Concrete Ontario’s truck rodeo, Teamsters Canada Foundation’s donation to charity, new hires at EMCO Industries and…

TCA names TransPro’s Frolick Safety Professional of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Michael Frolick as its 2023 TCA Safety Professional of the Year. Frolick, Milton, Ont.-based TransPro Freight Systems’ director of safety, was honored during…

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week focuses on lining, pad violations

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will focus on brake lining and brake pad violations during this year’s Brake Safety Week on Aug. 20-26. During last year’s Brake Safety Week,…

AMTA crowns Schaaf grand champion at truck driving contest

Aaron Schaaf from LTT Logistics drove away with the top prize – the Ann Taylor Grand Champion Award – during the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s Professional Truck Driving Championship held…

Shiny trucks ride into Wyoming during Shell Rotella SuperRigs: Photo Gallery 2

Well-maintained trucks loaded with chrome and chicken lights attracted plenty of visitors to the CAM-PLEX in Gillette, Wyoming, for the 41st Shell Rotella SuperRigs, held June 8-10. The event included…

Canadian drivers Overton, Kasdorf shine at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Canadian drivers Ben Overton and Barry Kasdorf – both driving for Jade Transport of Winnipeg – won three awards between them at the 41st Shell Rotella SuperRigs. Overton won Best…

Trucking Announcements: Penner celebrates 100 and TTA fundraises $12K

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Penner International celebrating a century in trucking, a DDC FPO promotion, a MEMA appointment, and…

Shell Rotella SuperRigs attracts pride, polish, and professionalism

A sense of pride, professionalism and love for the job have been attracting hardworking truck drivers and owner-operators to Shell Rotella SuperRigs for the past four decades, and the 41st…

TRC acquires ACT Expo producer GNA

TRC, a global consulting, engineering, program and construction management firm, has acquired green energy and transportation consultants Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA). GNA, producer of Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo…

CVSA initiative raises human trafficking awareness

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) said 218 human trafficking awareness and prevention events, and 219 presentations were delivered during this year’s five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI). CVSA member…

Insight Partners invests in Bestpass

Bestpass, provider of back-office automation software and toll management for commercial fleets, announced the close of a multi-million minority investment by software investor Insight Partners. Insight joins Susquehanna Growth Equity…

Hours of Service exemption for carriers, drivers providing relief to Nova Scotia wildfires

Transport Canada has issued an Hours of Service exemption for extra-provincial carriers and drivers engaged in the transport of essential supplies and equipment directly assisting the emergency relief efforts in…