Erb Group’s Dietrich discusses recruiting, leadership, and employee wellness

David Dietrich spent 30 years working for The Erb Group before retiring in May, but he capped the career earlier this month with Trucking HR Canada’s HR Leader of…

Trucking announcements: Doucet to lead APTA board, AMJ Cambell to donate $2M to charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new leader at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, AMH Campbell pledging $2 million…

Business groups call on Ottawa to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins

Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labor dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have…

Driver Inc. penetrating into Atlantic Canada, APTA warns

The Driver Inc. companies are raising their head in Atlantic Canada, warned Chris McKee, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA). This business model, where trucking employers misclassify…

TCA seeking Driver of the Year nominees

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced yesterday it is accepting nominations for its Professional Drivers of the Year Award. The nominations are open until Dec. 8 and the winners will…

Atlantic Canada carriers buckle down against challenges

Carriers in the Atlantic provinces are not immune to headwinds from lower freight volumes and rates that are affecting the rest of the country but are positive that they will…

New UAW demands ‘completely unrealistic’: Mack

Mack Trucks says a new list of demands from striking United Auto Worker (UAW) members ignores months of good faith bargaining and is unrealistic. This after members voted down a…

Young P.E.I. drivers embrace trucking careers

Commitment and determination have led two Prince Edward Island residents to careers behind the wheel. Tanisha Tawil and Bar Bareng “showed up every day willing and wanting to learn,” says…

Trucking HR Canada shares best practices of Top Fleet Employers

Last week, Trucking HR Canada celebrated the Top Fleet Employers in the Canadian trucking industry, and now it is sharing the secrets behind those companies’ success. In conjunction with the…

Trucking Announcements: MTO honors Geoff Wood, Clifford show donates $5K

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions, honors and charitable contributions in the trucking industry. And in this installment, that includes Penske Truck Leasing’s new executive account manager, the new…

Trucking HR Canada honors Top Fleet Employers at 10th annual gala

In a business built around trucks and trailers, it’s the people who keep things rolling – and Trucking HR Canada is celebrating those who embrace the best workplace practices. The…

Trucks 4 Change recognizes partners, announces new award with Trucking HR Canada

Members of the Trucks for Change (T4C) network held their first in-person annual luncheon since the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday. But while the pandemic put a temporary halt to the…

Best Fleets awards presentations and educational seminars to be held at Nascar Hall of Fame

The Best Fleets to Drive For program will announce winners, present awards, and host educational sessions at its first standalone conference at the Nascar Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.,…

Daimler Truck renews O’Leary’s contract on Supervisory Board

Daimler Truck’s Supervisory Board has extended the contract of John O’Leary for two additional years, until March 31, 2026. O’Leary oversees Daimler Truck North America, including the Freightliner, Western Star…

Mack employees go on strike after rejecting tentative agreement

Nearly 4,000 Mack Trucks workers are on strike after voting down a tentative agreement between the truck maker and their United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and…