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…

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…

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…

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…

Free webinar will cover recruiting, training, retention of technicians

TruckNews.com will host a free webinar exploring practical strategies to recruit, train, and retain heavy-duty technicians. (Photo: iStock) Sponsored by Fullbay, the…

Herd promotes Gata to president

Herd, Manitoba-based truck guard manufacturer, has promoted Dave Gata to president. Gata is one of the company’s earliest employees and has spent more than 21 years at Herd.

Industry mourns the loss of Joanne Mackenzie

The trucking industry is mourning the loss of Joanne Mackenzie, the driving force behind Trucking for a Cure, who passed away last week after a long illness. Known for…

Trucking Announcements: Ruiters takes the helm at STA; Trimac, Transflo, Groupe Robert hire executives

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association elected Rob Ruiters as its board chairman. Trimac Transportation appointed Grant…

STA honors drivers McDougall and Morris, dispatcher Reid

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) honored Bison Transport driver Kirt McDougall with the CTA/Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year Award. Russell (Russ) Morris, a driver with AGT…

Truck drivers deserve better treatment, right now it’s embarrassing

When the going gets tough, the tough get trucking. I made that up, but you get my point. Operating a 72-foot-long behemoth that hauls tens of thousands of pounds…

OTA names Weston Driver of the Year, honors Melo with Truck Hero award

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) celebrated two drivers at its annual conference in Toronto on Oct. 30, recognizing Challenger Motor Freight’s John Weston as Driver of the Year and…

Martin receives OTA 2024 Service to Industry Award

Ron Martin, owner of Bridgeland Terminals in Elmira, Ont., was honored with the 2024 Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry Award at the 98th OTA executive conference in…

Bylsma takes on OTA chairman role

Mark Bylsma, president of Spring Creek Carriers based in Beamsville, Ont., has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for a two-year term. The announcement was…

Trucking companies caught between The Rock and a hard place in Newfoundland

Trucking companies in Newfoundland have a lot on their plate besides regular operations. Drivers deal with wind gusts that sometimes exceed 100 km/h on a section of the Trans-Canada…

Trucking Announcements: Vice-president appointments at Andy Transport, 7Gen

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Andy Transport’s Daniel Moga transitioned from company’s vice-president of business development and warehousing into the…