B.C.’s Shifting into Winter campaign focuses on safety

The trucking sector accounts for more claims than any other industry for work-related crashes in British Columbia during winter. More than 39% of all work-related crashes in the province resulting…

Atlas Van Lines promotes McConnell to president and COO

Moving company Atlas Van Lines announced that Ryan McConnell has been promoted to president and COO. Formerly the company’s vice-president of strategic planning, McConnell has more than 25 years of…

Buttler named head of Daimler Truck’s global autonomous technology group

Daimler Truck announced the appointment of Joanna Buttler as head of its global autonomous technology group, effective immediately. She leads the company’s global autonomous technology strategy, including vehicle programs, global…

Truck drivers included in Express Entry program

Transport truck drivers are now one of the occupations included in the Express Entry program, the federal government said Nov. 16. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced…

How to become a “driver-centric” carrier

You would be hard pressed to find a trucking company that does not claim to be “driver-centric”. Take a look at recruiting ads and you will see that there are…

Trucking HR Canada unveils suite of HR management resources

Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a suite of HR management resources, built in response to the needs of trucking and logistics employers. The suite includes five online guides that…

Majority of Canadians view trucking as most important transportation mode: poll

More than half of Canadians view trucking as the most crucial transportation mode in the Canadian economy, according to a new poll. The majority of Canadians (51%) surveyed by Abacus…

B.C. to cover cost of training 16 youth to become truck drivers

As many as 16 eligible British Columbians will receive skills training to prepare for employment as professional truck drivers. The new provincial Community and Employer Partnerships project focuses on training…

Our industry’s people problems are global in scope

It’s incredible what can be learned at trucking conferences. Bring together decision makers at the highest levels, as the American Trucking Associations does at its annual Management Conference & Exhibition,…

APTA hires McKee as executive director

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) announced the appointment of Chris McKee as executive director. He will step into the role on Dec. 1. McKee, who calls Riverview, N.B., home,…

Driver employment up 11.8% in Q3: Trucking HR Canada report

Employment among truck drivers increased by 11.8% in the third quarter of 2022, with some 33,000 additional drivers actively employed compared to the previous quarter, the latest Trucking HR Canada…

Can joining the Retention Council help your business succeed?

In my company, we had a saying that went like this: 1+1+1=7. It reflected the notion that one person throws an idea out to the group, and the majority discounts…

KAG Canada promotes leadership team members

KAG Canada, the Canadian division of bulk hauler Kenan Advantage Group, announced promotions within its leadership team. Lynette McMann has been promoted to senior VP of operations, Derek Friesen has been named senior VP…

Scores of companies seek to hire trucking professionals at Jobs Expo

Nearly 50 industry-leading companies and fleets will attend Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo, aimed at meeting the hiring needs of the trucking and logistics industries this Saturday, Nov. 19 in…

Fuel prices, driver shortage, parking top issues facing industry, ATA’s Sumerford says

Fuel prices, driver shortage and retention, truck parking, driver compensation, economy, delays at customer facilities, and compliance and safety are the top issues facing the trucking industry, said Harold Sumerford,…