MTO Quota Story Snags Top Award

TORONTO - Newcom's founding editor Rolf Lockwood continues to set the bar high for the industry and at Tuesday's 60th Kenneth R. Wilson Awards, he won for Best Editorial

Top Students Win Trucking Scholarships

WATERLOO, ON- Vania Agostinho knew she was interested in the automotive sector, but resisted applying for a technician-type program because people told her it would be "too difficult to learn and work in a male-dominated industry." Good thing she didn't let that stop her.

How Twitter Got Him a Job

BRAMPTON, ON - Meet Jason Jannetta: Speedy Transport's in-house wellness motivator and living proof that savvy social-media use can pay off for everybody.

Alaska West Express Awarded for Safety

ANCHORAGE, AK - Alaska West Express won the Alaska Safe Truck Fleet of the Year Award from the Alaska Trucking Association (ATA) at its annual awards banquet this spring.

My Three Sons Got Truckers’ Tarp Needs Covered

BRANTFORD, ON - Brantford-based tarp manufacturers Trison Tarps Inc. have been around for nine years and have already expanded three times.

Purolator Boss Named Outstanding CEO After U.S. Growth

JERICHO, NY - When Federal Express changed their name to FedEx, they did so with the intention of becoming a household verb. 'We'll FedEx it to you' has since become standard shipping and freighting lingo.

TransCore Starts Scholarship Program

TORONTO, ON - TransCore Link Logistics announced the creation of its scholarship program, LinkScholar.

Canada Cartage Wins Carrier of the Year Award from Coca-Cola

ATLANTA, GA - Canadian carrier Canada Cartage, which specializes in fleet outsourcing, is the first-ever recipient of Coca-Cola's Canadian Carrier of the Year award.

Joining Professional Groups Always Helpful, Alderson Says

BADEN, ON - Brenda Alderson, Maintenance Shop Assistant for Erb Group, is the new vice president of the Waterloo Region Transportation Maintenance Technology Association, President Jake Francis, of Carrier Centres, announced this week.

Who Wants to Haul A Huge Rotting Whale?

TROUT RIVER, NL - You know how excited your kids and grandkids get at the museum when they see pre-historic dinosaur bones and the enormous bones of mammoth or whales?

Cummins Celebrates Eaton Partnership

GALESBURG, MI- Power management company Eaton has won the "Top Supplier" title from Cummins Inc. for its work on the SuperTruck program and SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain product.

Cummins VP Retires After 37 Years

COLUMBUS, IN - Engine manufacturer Cummins announced that Jeff Jones, vice president of its North American engine business and marketing communications, will retire from the company on June 30.

Volvo, Mack Trucks Veteran Engineer Retires

GREENSBORO, NC - Ed Saxman, an engineer and product manager with 44 years of experience at Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks retired at the end of April.

Alberta’s Drivers Picked for Excellence

BANFF, AB - The Alberta Motor Transport Association recognized truck drivers Harvey Wardill and Robert Wells for their professionalism and excellence at the annual conference, held in Banff.

Ferus Employee Wins Safety Person of the Year Award

BANFF, AB- Ten years ago, Bernie Pyra started out as Ferus' lone safety person and helped create and foster not only a strong safety program, but a positive safety culture at the company.