Trucker Path, ATA identify key safety features for female drivers at truck stops

Trucker Path and American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion have partnered to address safety concerns for female drivers, identifying key truck stop amenities that contribute to a safer environment.

Ford Pro’s CEO Cannis to retire, Frick takes over in the interim

Ford Motor Company announced that Ted Cannis, chief executive officer at Ford Pro and Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD), will retire after a 35-year career with the company at the…

Alberta trucking employment grows as job vacancy rates shrink: THRC report

Employment in Alberta’s trucking and logistics sector grew by 2.8% in the second quarter of 2024, adding 5,300 transport truck drivers compared to the same period in 2023, according to…

Connection matters for authentic leadership

“People buy into the leader, then the vision,” leadership expert John Maxwell once said. Many people believe that if the cause is good enough, people will automatically follow no matter…

Tumber becomes president of Kriska Transportation Group

David Tumber was appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of Kriska Transportation Group. Tumber has been with the company for almost a decade, serving as COO for the last…

Reed named CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built Buses

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freightliner Custom Chassis and Thomas Built Buses, effective Sept. 9. Reed…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

ESDC introduces new resources on Driver Inc. misclassification

As National Trucking Week unfolds, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is highlighting the trucking industry’s contributions while focusing on the issue of employee misclassification in the sector. ESDC released…

Radstrom appointed CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG, succeeding Daum

Daimler Truck Holding AG has appointed Karin Radstrom as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Oct.1. Radstrom, who will hold the position until Jan. 31, 2029, succeeds Martin…

Recognizing challenges, industry support required to achieve Red Seal for truck driving

Drumming up industry support, keeping egos in check and recognizing challenges should be the first steps to getting truck driving recognized as a Red Seal occupation…

4 leadership tips to keep your trucking employees on board: David Irvine

“People don’t leave organizations. They leave bosses,” says leadership expert David Irvine, highlighting a long-standing issue in the trucking industry, where driver retention has been a persistent challenge. Irvine argues…

Is your trucking company compliant with Pay Equity Act?

Federally regulated employers — including cross-border and interprovincial trucking companies – are required to develop and implement a pay equity plan for their workplace by Sept. 3, 2024. Cross border and…

McDougall named CTA’s national Driver of the Year

Kirt McDougall of Bison Transport has been named the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada’s National Driver of the Year. The award recognizes McDougall’s outstanding contributions to the…

Best Fleets to Drive For nominations open

Best Fleets to Drive For, produced by CarriersEdge, have opened nominations for the 17th edition of the program. Now through Oct. 31, company drivers and independent contractors can visit…

Trucking Announcements: Schmitt joins Nikola, Manitoulin wins Northbridge’s safety award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Thomas Schmitt joined Nikola as chief commercial officer. Meanwhile, Manitoulin Transport won the 2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation…