XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president

XTL Transport has appointed Mérany Khun as president of the XTL Group of Companies as part of an executive leadership transition aimed at supporting continued growth. Mérany Khun (Photo:…

KTG’s CEO Seymour named TCA chairman

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has appointed Mark Seymour, CEO of Ontario-based Kriska Transportation Group, as chairman for the 2026–2027 term. He becomes the third Canadian to serve as chairman…

Trucking HR Canada rolls out more than 50 new employer resources for 2026

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched more than 50 new and updated employer tools for 2026, marking what it calls the largest expansion of its HR…

OTA opens registration for 2026 leadership development programs

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has opened registration for its 2026 Next Generation Certificate Program and the OTA-Schulich ExecEd Leaders Certificate Program, aimed at developing future leaders in Ontario’s trucking…

Ottawa warns of rising immigration fraud during Fraud Prevention Month

The federal government is stepping up efforts to combat immigration fraud, warning that scams targeting people seeking to work or immigrate to Canada continue to evolve…

Trucking Announcements: TTP appoints director of regulatory affairs; Transportation leaders named among Samsara’s Top 100 Operators to Watch

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, The Transport Project (TTP) appointed Katie Vassalli as director of regulatory affairs, and Tom Vatter was promoted…

PowerLease launches financing platform aimed at retaining owner-operators

PowerLease has launched a new equipment financing platform designed to help fleets retain experienced owner-operators and manage truck replacement cycles without adding balance-sheet risk. The company’s new PowerLease 3.0 program…

Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…

CTOA says racial tensions, targeted enforcement could disrupt supply chain

The Canada Trucking Operators Association (CTOA) is warning that growing driver shortages in the longhaul trucking sector could begin affecting supply chain reliability if workforce pressures persist. And it says…

OTA says Ontario must show leadership as national focus shifts to trucking enforcement

The Ontario Trucking Association says that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has an obligation to show initiative and lead efforts to improve compliance and safety enforcement in trucking, as…

THRC kicks off workforce bootcamp series in Calgary

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched a new Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp series, beginning with a one-day event in Calgary focused on discussions about workforce challenges and dynamics. “Our…

Governments pledge crackdown on Driver Inc., advance interprovincial trucking reforms

Federal, provincial and territorial transportation ministers have committed to coordinated action against the controversial Driver Inc. model while advancing long-awaited measures aimed at reducing interprovincial trucking barriers and strengthening Canada’s…

Kenworth Sales Company forms board of directors

Kenworth Sales Company, a Kenworth truck dealership serving the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions in the United States, announced it has formally established a board of directors to strengthen governance and…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership additions at Kodiak AI, PrePass; TFI’s Giard named lead director

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TFI International announced André Bérard will retire from the board, and Diane Giard will assume the role…

CTA defends immigration as Conservatives want TFWP scrapped

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says immigration remains essential to the industry after Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative shadow minister for immigration, called for abolishing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).