Building safety culture requires consistency, trust and follow-through

Changing safety culture in trucking operations requires consistency, communication and a shift away from discipline-first approaches, safety executives said during a Fleet Safety Council Hamilton/Niagara chapter seminar on April 30,…

TCA recognizes four drivers as Highway Angels for crash response, roadside rescues

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four professional drivers as Highway Angels for their actions assisting motorists and crash victims across the U.S. in March and April. Drivers…

Triple Eight drivers named Highway Angels for helping motorists in B.C.

Two drivers with Triple Eight Transport have been named Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angels after helping several stranded motorists during severe winter conditions in British Columbia. Prince Bali and…

Bridgestone Americas awards over $1M in 2026 to non-profits

Bridgestone Americas has awarded more than $1.13 million in community grants in the first half of 2026, including funding tied to trucking-related initiatives. Of the total, $130,000 was directed to…

Caldwell honored with Dedication to Industry Award, Ramnarine named Recruiter of the Year

Glenn Caldwell, vice president, corporate development of NAL Insurance was honored with the 2026 Dedication to Industry Award, while Mohini Ramnarine, driver recruiter, Challenger Motor Freight, was named 2026 Recruiter…

Canada’s truck driver employment down 7.3% year over year in March

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector declined year over year in March, with truck driver jobs seeing the sharpest drop, according to new data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC).

Grote Industries promotes Wilber to vice president of HR

Grote Industries announced it has promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources as the company marks its 125th anniversary and continues to expand its global operations. Wilber is…

OTA encouraged by driver misclassification enforcement updates

Enforcement activity targeting non-compliance in trucking is intensifying, with federal and provincial agencies stepping up inspections and penalties, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says. Updates from…

AMTA honors Munkittrick with Driver of the Year award

Richard Munkittrick enjoys his work because he says it is easy to do. The 60-year-old professional longhaul trucker moves oversize loads for a living, which is not on most easy…

Erb gets a playoff assist with Kitchener Rangers OHL team

Ontario’s Erb Transport performed a last-minute, overnight delivery run to ensure the local hockey team, the Kitchener Rangers, had their equipment in place for a game after a trailer breakdown…

Did someone say driver shortage? ACT says tightening capacity is back

ACT Research is once again raising a familiar red flag: the driver shortage narrative is back — and this time, it’s already starting to move rates. After four years without…

TCA awards record $182,000 in scholarships for 2026-27

The Truckload Carriers Association announced it has awarded a record $182,000 in scholarships to 64 students for the 2026-27 academic year. The funding, provided through the TCA Scholarship Fund, supports…

Roy to retire as Mack Trucks president, Lirmann named successor

Stephen Roy will retire as president of Mack Trucks and head of Group Trucks North America after nearly 25 years with the Volvo Group. He will be succeeded by Wilson…

ATRI’s president Brewster to retire next year

Rebecca Brewster, president and chief operating officer of the American Transportation Research Institute, announced her retirement in early 2027 after 34 years with the organization, including the last 25 as…

Trucking Announcements: Accuride welcomes Soika as CCO, new leadership at CMC, TRALA

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Accuride has welcomed Jason Soika as chief commercial officer, and CMC has appointed Davey Miller as chief…