Qualified diesel techs in short supply: ATRI report

Almost two-thirds of shops in the U.S. are understaffed with an average of 19.3% of diesel technician positions unfilled. An American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report that synthesized findings from…

Walde combines old-school values with real-world experience

When a truck hit a cyclist and he lay injured on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan, Terry Walde did not hesitate to park…

PTTAC teams up with NATMI to roll out certified driver trainer course in Edmonton

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is partnering with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and Aviva Canada to offer a certified driver trainer course in October…

THRC adds board members from Arnold Bros., Marsh

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has added two new members to its board of directors: Carla Kaneski, chief financial officer at Arnold Bros. Transport, and Stephen Newton, senior vice-president, national transportation…

Trucking Announcements: New roles at Kodiak and TCA, Caneda receives safety award

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kodiak Robotics added Mohamed Elshenawy to its board of directors and Truckload Carriers Association has appointed Erica…

Dexter appoints Powell as president

Dexter, a supplier of trailer axles and components and a subsidiary of DexKo Global, has appointed Matt Powell as its new president. He will succeed longtime leader Adam Dexter. Dexter…

CTA seeks more immigration oversight to bolster economy

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is encouraging provincial and federal leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to get the Canadian economy moving while putting aside regional and national politics…

CHET driving school gives youth a taste of trucking

A driving school is using the approach of “catch them young, watch them grow” to attract fresh talent into the trucking industry. Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET), Musket Transport’s in-house…

Truckstop.com survey finds drivers optimistic about future of trucking tech

As trucking providers continue to endure one of the industry’s longest-running downturns, most remain upbeat about its future, especially regarding technology. That’s the finding of a new Truckstop.com survey of…

TCA names Searcy Trucking driver Walde a Highway Angel for helping injured cyclist

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named truck driver Terry Walde of Miami, Man., a TCA Highway Angel for stopping to help a cyclist who had been struck by a semi-truck…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Turgeon, BeyondTrucks; UAP names new VP of heavy vehicles parts

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Simon Corriveau joined Turgeon – Solutions d’affichage as business development manager for its fleet division and UAP…

Lytx names Cabrera CEO

Lytx has appointed Chris Cabrera as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds interim CEO Andy Eckert, who will remain with the company as board chairman. Cabrera brings more than…

Ehrl’s professionalism, work ethic yield reward

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association celebrated Mira Ehrl as its professional truck driver of the month this June. The 26-year-old driver likes to keep a low profile and go about…

New Ontario Safety League boss DiCicco eyes technology to drive compliance

It should be easier and less expensive to comply with regulations than to cheat. This is Angelo DiCicco’s mindset as he settles into the role of president and CEO at…

ATRI says trucking sees ‘notable demographic shift’ in U.S.

The U.S. trucking workforce is aging, remains overwhelmingly male, and faces increasing challenges attracting younger drivers. This can threaten the industry’s long-term labor supply, according to new research from the…