Happy drivers add recruitment, retention value to carriers

There are three don’ts in truck driver recruitment and retention. Don’t lie to a driver, don’t mess with their money and don’t mess with their home…

STA calls on Saskatchewan government to support new truck driver training

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is calling on the province to help fund training for new truck drivers. More than half of the province’s truck drivers are older than 45…

Trucking Announcements: Kenworth parade; KAG Canada helps Habitat for Humanity; BCTA, PMTC announce new boards of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kenworth hosted its fourth annual truck parade in Ohio, and KAG Canada helped build homes for Habitat…

Red Seal certification gaining traction amid challenges

Momentum is gathering to make truck driving a Red Seal trade, but challenges must be overcome before this becomes a reality. “The snowball is getting bigger,” said Craig Faucette, chief…

Volvo Group names Simons SVP of aftermarket parts sales for Mack, Volvo Trucks

(Photo: Supplied) Richard Simons has been appointed senior vice-president of aftermarket parts sales for Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, effective June 30, the company announced in a…

PMTC names Streicher Dispatcher of the Year, inducts Mooney and Burnett into driver Hall of Fame

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) honored Ernie Streicher of Home Hardware Stores with the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year award. Jason Mooney of Coca Cola…

UPDATED: DHL Express stops accepting Canadian shipments, union lashes out

DHL Express will temporarily suspend services in Canada, having locked out workers when the two sides failed to reach an agreement by June 8. The Unifor-represented…

THRC opens applications for fall student work placement funding

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fall student work placement funding, supporting employers who hire students for non-driving roles in the trucking and logistics sector.

WTFC’s Changemakers Award to honor Mackenzie

A new award recognizing leadership rooted in empathy and community will be presented for the first time at the 8th annual Bridging the Barriers Conference in Mississauga, Ont., Sept. 15-16.

Minimum rates to increase for container truck drivers in B.C. next month

Container truck drivers operating to and from the Vancouver ports and within the Lower Mainland will see their minimum rates increase on July 1, following a formal rate review and consultation…

Trucking Announcements: Stern joins FGI, Manitoba’s Doer recognized

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Lewis Stern joined Fort Garry Industries (FGI), and Denso promoted Kelly Dickens and Mike Neal to lead…

Trimac’s Tkachuk named TCA Highway Angel for trying to save man’s life

Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Trimac Transportation driver Oleksandr Tkachuk a TCA Highway Angel. Tkachuk, from Edmonton, was honored for stopping and administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on the side…

Do dispatchers have favorite drivers?

A dispatcher at a trucking company can look after upwards of 50 drivers. There is always going to be a mix of drivers based on experience, personality, attitude, background and…

Accuride appoints Jones as CEO

Accuride appointed Kent Jones as its new chief executive officer and a board of directors member, effective June 9. Jones, a 30-year commercial vehicle industry veteran, previously served as…

Why Driver Inc. is doomed

On most Friday nights, I cruise to the cottage carefree with the classic rock blasting. Not after the National Recruiting & Retention Symposium (NRRS). That second Thursday in May, I…