Misclassifying truck drivers is illegal, ESDC warns employers

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issued a blunt warning to the trucking industry, reminding employers that misclassifying workers under the Driver Inc. model is illegal and will have consequences.

Trucking announcements: KAG Canada promotes Gasi, M-O names assistant VP of sales

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, KAG Canada announced a promotion, Maritime-Ontario appointed an assistant vice-president of sales, and Gallagher Canada hired a…

CTA’s pre-budget submission demands crackdowns on labor abuse and tax evasion

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) used its pre-budget submission opportunity to demand the feds crack down on labor abuse and tax evasion in the trucking industry. The alliance pointed to…

Sikh truckers in the crossfire after deadly Florida crash

Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own, which triggered heated national debates over immigration, has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.

DTNA selects Aneja to lead corporate development division

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced the formation of a new business division, corporate development, to enhance agility, sharpen strategic focus and accelerate value creation across the organization. The division…

TCA opens enrollment for 2026 Elite Fleet Program

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has opened enrollment for its 2026 Elite Fleet Program, created in partnership with the University of Denver’s Transportation & Supply Chain Institute. The certification program…

MTO retests are steering student driver choices

It’s back to school time for some truck driver training facilities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), while others are staring at empty driving seats. For the past few years,…

Trucking HR Canada announces shortlist finalists for Achievement of Excellence Awards

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is for the first time announcing shortlist finalists for its Top Fleet Employers Achievement of Excellence Awards. The awards will be presented at the Top Fleet…

THRC reorganizes key personnel roles

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has announced a strategic reorganization, which includes changes to several personnel positions. “This new structure facilitates continued growth and enhanced performance across all functional areas,” Angela…

Trucking announcements: New CFO at Kodiak Robotics, Fontaine Trailer names senior director of sales

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kodiak Robotics got a chief financial officer; Fontaine Trailer appointed a senior director of sales; ClaimsPro hired…

Best Fleets to Drive For program now accepting nominations

The 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program is now accepting nominations. Produced by CarriersEdge, the program recognizes trucking companies that provide the best places for drivers to work. Nominations…

Teamsters ratify new deal with UPS Canada

UPS workers represented by Teamsters Canada ratified a new deal Aug. 29. “Our bargaining team worked tirelessly over the past few months to represent and advocate for our members’ best…

Three states singled out, threatened for not enforcing English proficiency OOS requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is threatening to pull federal funding for the states of California, Washington and New Mexico if they don’t enforce English language proficiency (ELP) requirements…

U.S. visa suspensions a warning Canadian trucking must heed: CTA

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning that while the U.S. suspension on new visas for foreign truck drivers won’t have much, if any, impact on Canadian drivers, it should…

U.S. suspends issuing of visas to foreign truck drivers

The U.S. continues to crack down on underqualified foreign truck drivers, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking to social media platform X to make the announcement. “Effective immediately…