Daimler Truck extends O’Leary’s term through 2028

Daimler Truck has extended the term of John O’Leary, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), through the end of 2028. O’Leary has led…

Francoeur named Quebec’s 2026 Volvo Driver of the Year

Michel “Mitsou” Francoeur of Trois-Rivières, Que.-based Transport Somavrac has been named the 2026 Volvo Driver of the Year. The award recognizes Francoeur’s 38-year career in the industry,…

Alberta trucking faces cost pressures, regulatory gaps, market volatility

Alberta trucking companies say rising costs, uneven competition, insurance pressures, and workforce challenges are shaping operations, with carriers calling for stronger enforcement and a renewed focus on training and…

Corbus named president, CEO of Clean Energy

Clean Energy Fuels announced that its board of directors has appointed Clay Corbus as president and CEO, effective April 23. He is also joining the board as…

Trucking Announcements: Promotions at NMFTA, PGT Trucking; Capacity Trucks welcomes Gibson

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association promoted Ben Wilkens to director of cybersecurity, and PGT…

Building safety culture requires consistency, trust and follow-through

Changing safety culture in trucking operations requires consistency, communication and a shift away from discipline-first approaches, safety executives said during a Fleet Safety Council Hamilton/Niagara chapter seminar on April…

TCA recognizes four drivers as Highway Angels for crash response, roadside rescues

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four professional drivers as Highway Angels for their actions assisting motorists and crash victims across the U.S. in March and April.

Triple Eight drivers named Highway Angels for helping motorists in B.C.

Two drivers with Triple Eight Transport have been named Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angels after helping several stranded motorists during severe winter conditions in British Columbia. Prince…

Bridgestone Americas awards over $1M in 2026 to non-profits

Bridgestone Americas has awarded more than $1.13 million in community grants in the first half of 2026, including funding tied to trucking-related initiatives. Of the total, $130,000 was…

Caldwell honored with Dedication to Industry Award, Ramnarine named Recruiter of the Year

Glenn Caldwell, vice president, corporate development of NAL Insurance was honored with the 2026 Dedication to Industry Award, while Mohini Ramnarine, driver recruiter, Challenger Motor Freight, was named 2026…

Canada’s truck driver employment down 7.3% year over year in March

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector declined year over year in March, with truck driver jobs seeing the sharpest drop, according to new data from Trucking HR Canada…

Grote Industries promotes Wilber to vice president of HR

Grote Industries announced it has promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources as the company marks its 125th anniversary and continues to expand its global operations.

OTA encouraged by driver misclassification enforcement updates

Enforcement activity targeting non-compliance in trucking is intensifying, with federal and provincial agencies stepping up inspections and penalties, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says.

AMTA honors Munkittrick with Driver of the Year award

Richard Munkittrick enjoys his work because he says it is easy to do. The 60-year-old professional longhaul trucker moves oversize loads for a living, which is not on most…

Erb gets a playoff assist with Kitchener Rangers OHL team

Ontario’s Erb Transport performed a last-minute, overnight delivery run to ensure the local hockey team, the Kitchener Rangers, had their equipment in place for a game after a trailer…