Trucking Announcements: THRC board members update, executive appointments at MEMA, Goodyear

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Trucking HR Canada named Jason Libralesso as a chairman of its board and announced the addition of…

Chevron to move HQ from California to Texas

Chevron announced Aug. 2 it will move its headquarters from its longtime home of San Ramon, Calif., to Houston, Texas. The move came amid a shakeup of the company’s senior…

LMIA abuse detrimental to trucking

Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) are being abused by some people within the trucking industry. Trucking association executives – national and provincial – told me that this important part of…

Trailcon Leasing appoints Hansen as chief of operations

Trailcon Leasing appointed Robert Hansen as the company’s new chief of operations. (Photo: Trailcon Leasing) The company says his new role at Trailcon will involve optimizing operational processes, driving…

Bangston named president, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America

Kevin Bangston has been appointed president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America — effective Sept. 1, 2024 — succeeding Richard Howard who will retire…

WTFC introduces Geri Cox Allyship Excellence award

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) has introduced the Geri Cox Allyship Excellence Award. Geri Cox founded Polaris in 1994. (Photo: WTFC) The award is named after Geri…

Trucking Announcements: Purolator donates to charity, Russell joins MEMA’s sustainability center

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Doug Walton joined AMTA as a senior advisor and Ashley O’Brien has been promoted to the operations…

Trucking groups say some carriers abusing LMIA to recruit foreign workers

Trucking association executives say that a key component of the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program is being abused, with foreign workers paying tens of thousands of dollars for an opportunity…

Raising the bar in driver recruitment means raising the bar in training

Skills and training remain one of THRC’s 5 key strategic goals, supporting our work in ensuring that Canada’s road transportation network has the skilled workforce needed for today and into…

New resources and tools to support driver training

We’ve been sharing news recently about the updated National Occupation Standard (NOS) for commercial transport truck operators which was released in the spring. This important work…

Alberta truck driver jobs rise despite sector-wide employment losses: THRC

Employment for transport truck drivers in Alberta rose by 6.8% in the first quarter this year despite overall job losses in the sector, according to Trucking HR Canada’s most recent…

Trucking Announcements: promotions at KAG, Minotti joins XL Specialized Trailers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Dana welcomed Brian Pour as president of its commercial vehicle division, while KAG Canada announced the promotions of…

Labor market pressures easing as driver vacancies drop 33%

Truck driver job vacancies have declined 33% in Q1 2024 compared to last year, according to the latest Trucking HR Canada (THRC) national job vacancy update report released Wednesday.

T4C delivered meals for kids to 94 food banks

Trucks for Change (T4C) network carriers have delivered 112,840 kid-friendly food packs to 94 food banks across Canada during a two-month national campaign, delivering meals for children as part of…

Bollinger Motors names Taylor CEO, promotes Chambers, Kumar

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Bollinger Motors appointed former GM executive James Taylor as its chief executive officer. Taylor succeeds founder Robert Bollinger, who will continue as a board member and…