Guide: Boosting Technician Efficiency

Most shop owners believe 100% tech efficiency is the ceiling. But those who follow these 13 steps bill more hours than their techs work—without risking comebacks. Sponsored by Fullbay.

Trucking Announcements: CTOA names board of directors; promotions at International, Daimler Truck

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Last week, the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) named its board of directors and held a press conference against…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at CargoM, 7Gen, IntelliTrans

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, CargoM appointed Louis-Philippe Allard as its executive director, and Grote Industries promoted Cesar Perez-Bolivar to global vice-president…

Alberta’s drivers out-earn national average, but province struggles with retention, input costs: THRC

Alberta sees increased demand for workers despite decreased unemployment rates in the trucking and logistics sector and an increased flow of females and youth in non-driving occupations, according to Trucking…

Is your workforce ready for artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it’s here, and it’s reshaping industries at a rapid pace. As businesses embrace AI, employers that act quickly to support…

The path to improved training and skill recognition

Skill recognition for truck drivers has become a renewed focus in trucking and logistics. There have been many new attempts recently to describe how we recognize the skill level of…

McBean, Payne, Coletto to speak at 2025 Women with Drive summit

Trucking HR Canada has revealed that Canadian Olympian Marnie McBean, human capital expert Angela Payne, and public opinion analyst David Coletto will speak at its 2025…

Attitude, culture, collaboration key to solving the technician crisis

A shift in workshop culture and proactive, supportive approaches are crucial for addressing the heavy-duty technician shortage facing the trucking industry, industry experts agree. During a recent…

MTA honors trucking heroes, top fleets, and industry leaders

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) recognized TransX’s Henrik Hansen, who received the MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero award at the MTA Fall Awards Gala on Nov. 15. The organization has also recognized…

Recruiting, training and retaining heavy-duty technicians (webinar replay)

In this webinar replay, learn about top strategies for developing new shop talent, training technicians on the latest technologies, and retaining them well beyond that initial investment.

Goodyear opens nominations for Highway Hero Award

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Highway Hero Award, recognizing commercial truck drivers who demonstrate extraordinary acts of courage and selflessness on the…

Women drivers focus lens on life behind the wheel

Women drivers are focusing the camera lens on their work and sharing it online, offering the world a close-up view of their trucking experiences. Samta Makkar had to step out…

Quebec trucking leaders say economy is top concern

Isaac Instruments brought the leaders of two of Quebec’s largest trucking companies, Karine Goyette, co-president of C.A.T. Transport, and Eric Gignac, chief executive officer of Groupe Guilbault, together on stage…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Newfoundland’s CTI trucking school teaches safety, patience

A Newfoundland truck driving school takes students along the paths of safety and patience as they prepare for a career behind the wheel. And this is achieved through many hours…