DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil

A strike and lockout that kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday will barely tap the brakes on its parcel delivery service, the company says, as the union accuses…

Trucking Announcements: Moscrip returns to Truckstop, C-suite promotions at Motive

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Tony Daniel returned to Wellington Group of Companies as business development director. Motive promoted Amish Babu to…

Don’t throw baby out with the bathwater when reforming foreign worker programs

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, when used as intended, is a valuable initiative that helps Canadian trucking companies access foreign labor in times of high demand, when Canadian drivers…

DHL Express Canada drivers could be off job by Sunday

DHL Express Canada has served notice to Unifor that it could lock out workers after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract ahead of a June 8 deadline.

Big pay, bigger perks: Alberta trucking industry lures new drivers despite hiring hurdles

While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) research shows rising costs are the top concern across the country, while…

Birdsbill tops at MTA truck driving championship

Rodney Birdsbill of Allscape took the top honors at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) Professional Truck Driving Championship. He scored 113 points above average in the day cab tandem category. Birdsbill…

Young drivers ready to take the wheel

If you want to see a grown person cry, make it a point to attend a truck beauty contest. At these type of events, steely-eyed, extremely capable and tough truck…

Data show widespread trucking abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program

Abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program in the trucking industry is rampant, with the trucking industry accounting for more than 10% of violations and most monetary penalties going…

Alberta fleets boost pay, perks to attract new drivers: THRC survey

Alberta employers are ramping up pay, perks, and training to attract new truck drivers as the province continues to face higher vacancy rates than the rest of Canada, according to…

Chrome, lights and fireworks light up Shell Rotella SuperRigs

The judging lane saw a flurry of activity as the rain eased off at Shell Rotella SuperRigs at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Contestants took the opportunity to mop…

Jade Transport’s Steendam wins best tractor prize at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Jade Transport driver Jayden Steendam’s yellow 2013 Peterbilt caught the judges’ attention and won the first place in the tractor division at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. “It’s…

Regulatory apathy and double standards threaten internal trade agenda

As Canada continues to champion freer internal trade, one would expect the trucking sector – the pulse of our economy’s circulatory system – to be a model of regulatory fairness…

Abrahamson first woman to win top prize at AMTA’s driving championship

Brandy Abrahamson, a commercial driver with GLS Canada/Rosenau, won the Ann Taylor grand champion trophy at Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) 75th Professional Truck Driving Championship. Abrahamson, the first female…

Trucking Announcements: Musket celebrates employees; Siemens joins Steve’s Livestock, Hashie named TFI VP

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Rick Hashie was named senior executive vice-president at TFI International, and Trent Siemens has been appointed vice-president…

Young trucker Steendam makes old-school trucking cool

Trucking is in safe hands, the next generation of truck driver has arrived. Blessed with an aura of calmness, Jayden Steendam exudes confidence, reliability and capability. He drives an immaculately…