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…

Labor challenges are now opportunities

If you’ve been struggling to fill roles over the past few years, there’s good news: the tides are turning in the labor market — and it’s opening up real opportunities…

DTNA appoints Biggs to lead parts sales

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has promoted Todd Biggs to the role of general manager, parts sales. He’ll report to Drew Backeberg, senior vice-president, aftermarket. Todd Biggs (Photo: DTNA)…

Medley named Goodyear Highway Hero for helping man off the road

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company named J.B. Hunt Transport driver Adam Medley as the winner of the 41st Goodyear Highway Hero Award. Medley was driving on County Rd A in Green…

OOIDA seeks suspension of U.S. states’ ability to issue non-domiciled CDLs

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to immediately suspend states’ ability to issue non-domiciled CDLs. In a letter to transportation secretary Sean…