OTA program offers $4,000 for onboarding, driver mentorships

A new Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) program will support the training of 500 job seekers and commercial drivers, giving employers $4,000 for each participant who completes related onboarding, additional training,…

Cappello to lead Nikola Energy as president

Nikola Corporation has appointed Joseph S. Cappello as president of Nikola Energy, effective Sept. 25.  Cappello will oversee the company’s energy business, including infrastructure, supply strategy, trading, technology and development,…

TalentTrack helping prepare foreign trucking workers for success

An Oshawa, Ont., company has been established to help trucking firms give foreign workers the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in Canada. TalentTrack by…

Trimac updates leadership team

Trimac has made changes to its executive leadership team. Ryan Collinge has been appointed chief operating officer and will oversee and manage day-to-day operations. He will be involved in strategic…

Truck drivers among first round of Express Entry invitations for transport occupations

Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the first round of invitations for transport occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week. This focus on…

Bison Transport’s Chahal named TCA Highway Angel for helping crash victim

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Bison Transport driver Davinder Singh Chahal of Winnipeg, a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to help an injured woman at a crash site.

Nikola hires Chan as COO

Truck and energy company Nikola Corporation appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer, effective Oct. 9. She will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. “I…

Trucking announcements: Contrans trains female drivers, Isaac names Konezny to board of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Contrans availing of Career Expressway funding to train six women drivers, Isaac naming a…

Volvo names Blackman regional VP of Canada

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has appointed Matthew Blackman as the new regional vice-president of Canada, effective Oct. 1. Blackman will report to Peter Voorhoeve, VTNA president. Blackman will succeed…

Goodyear opens nominations for highway hero award

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced the call for the 40th year of Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations. To commemorate Goodyear’s 125th anniversary, the company will select two winners from a wider…

Social media, technology can attract next generation of drivers, report says

Leveraging social media and showcasing technological innovations could attract a young and diverse workforce to trucking, according to a report commissioned by Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP).

MTA marks National Trucking Week with fundraisers, driver appreciation

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) celebrated National Trucking Week that ran till Sept. 9 with driver appreciation barbecues, a golf tournament, truck pull and Special Olympics truck ride. Premier Truck…

Lion Electric names Brunet president, Coulombe chief financial officer

Zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric announced that Nicolas Brunet has been appointed as president. He will work alongside Marc Bedard, CEO and founder, on the elaboration and execution of all strategic aspects of…

Game planning for a successful sales team

You know business is soft when you see carriers playing the sales equivalent of a neutral zone trap. They’re on their heels, protecting existing customers and slashing costs. Bye-bye, Winnipeg…

Trucking announcements: Phillips Industries hires Hofley as VP of sales, Rush Enterprises raises breast cancer awareness

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new sales VP at Phillips Industries, the sale of pink mudflaps at Rush…