ATA lauds Barrs’ nomination as FMCSA administrator

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is backing former Florida law enforcement official Derek Barrs to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), following his nomination by president Donald…

FleetOps launches driver incentive platform

FleetOps has introduced a real-time driver incentive platform, designed for fleets with more than 50 drivers, that aims to transform traditional bonus programs by offering…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, InCharge Energy; TCA names chairwoman, recognizes Ward

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Jennifer Watson joined Wellington Group of Companies as global business development manager, and Marie-Eve Gregoire…

Sohi named among 2024 TCA Highway Angels of the Year

Daljit Sohi, a truck driver for Triple Eight Transport, Abbotsford, B.C, has been named one of the 2024 Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angels of the Year. He was…

THRC to host spring webinars, Western Women with Drive event

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is gearing up for a busy spring with a lineup of events focused on advancing workforce development and equity in the trucking industry. On…

Cober named chairman of PTTAC Insurance Group

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) has appointed Scott Cober as the first chairman of its newly formed PTTAC Insurance Group. Cober, national practice leader for…

Lessons trucking can learn from other industries: tech, training, and HR

While the trucking industry can be late to adopt new technology and workplace trends, CarriersEdge president and co-founder Mark Murrell believes fleets can use that delay to learn from…

Musket Transport selects 2025 A/Z grant for women winner

Musket Transport selected Jasna Kovacevic as the recipient of the 2025 A/Z grant for women. The initiative covers licence training costs at Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) in Mississauga,…

THRC launches Women’s Leadership Accord with 14 signatories

As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched its Women’s Leadership Accord. Fourteen organizations were recognized for their efforts in recruiting, retaining, and…

STA’s Ewart receives Women with Drive Leadership Award

Susan Ewart, executive director of Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA), was named the 2025 Leadership Award recipient at Trucking HR Canada’s 11th annual Women with Drive leadership summit in Toronto,…

Amazon Career Choice supports truck driver training, attracts women to the industry

More than 8,000 Amazon employees in Canada have participated in the company’s Career Choice program since its launch in 2014, with transportation emerging as the most popular training choice.

Best Fleets highlights growing disconnect between drivers, carriers

The trucking industry is facing a “great disconnection” between carriers and drivers — an emerging trend in which drivers feel increasingly disengaged from their companies, according to Jane Jazrawy,…

K&J Trucking, Decker Truck Line named Best Fleets to Drive For in 2025

K&J Trucking and Decker Truck Line have been named the Best Overall Fleets to Drive For in 2025, earning top honors in the small and large fleet categories, respectively,…

CHET student drivers to haul charity’s freight

An Ontario truck driving school has partnered with a charity to provide student drivers with real-world training and experience. Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) students, supervised by instructors,…

Trucking Announcements: KTG mourns Pierre Carrier; Know Human Trafficking announces founding members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kriska Transportation Group’s founding chief financial officer Pierre Carrier passed away. Know Human…