Miners determined to drive after leg amputation

Owner-operator Chris Miners was in a “very dark place” last year. His right leg was amputated below the knee in July 2022 due to flesh-eating disease. Things quickly slid downhill…

Truck drivers want more training, MELT falling short: Survey

Surveyed Canadian truckers want future truck drivers to undergo substantially more training than they did themselves, with almost half expressing concerns about mandatory entry-level training (MELT) requirements. Fifty-one percent of…

DEI strategies help fleets embrace an evolving workforce

Melinda Thornton appreciates the opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions at her workplace. Especially when this experience comes with cake. The director of human resources at Ayr Motor…

Labor shortages cost transportation sector $1.8B in business opportunities: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has published the latest indicators to sound the alarm about labor shortages, estimating the transportation sector lost close to $1.8 billion in business…

Trucking announcements: OTA celebrates industry’s long-serving members, Belgium honors CargoM’s Charbonneau

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The Ontario Trucking Association recently feted members for decades of service to the industry, while Belgium honored CargoM’s executive…

3 million truck driving jobs sit unfilled in 36 countries: IRU

Canada is not alone in its struggles to fill truck driving jobs. While Trucking HR Canada says there were almost 24,000 unfilled driving jobs here in the second quarter of…

Dyksterhuis combines calm attitude, confidence with LCVs

Jeff Dyksterhuis comes across as a calm, confident guy who knows his business. You’d want a calm, confident guy who knows his business operating a 40-meter-long vehicle that hauls thousands…

Carriers reap rewards from their driving schools, finishing programs  

Carriers that have their own driving schools and finishing programs that provide high-level training are benefiting by rolling out professional drivers who can safely and confidently operate their equipment and…

Mack Trucks strike ends with 93% ratifying contract

United Auto Workers (UAW) members have ratified a deal from Mack Trucks, ending a 39-day strike. The agreement covers about 3,900 employees at facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida. Ninety-three…

Trucking announcements: Killingsworth to lead NMFTA board, truckers raise $160K for Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight a Polaris Transportation Group executive who is the first woman to lead the…

OTA recognizes female truckers’ accomplishments

Two female drivers were recognized for their professional achievements at the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) 97th annual executive conference last night. The 2023 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award went to Erb…

Jim Glionna receives prestigious Service to Industry award

Jim Glionna, founder of Newcom Media, which publishes this website, Today’s Trucking and Transport Routier magazines, and runs the Truck World and ExpoCam trade shows, has received the Ontario Trucking…

CargoM holds its eighth career day

Over 35 exhibitors attended CargoM’s eighth annual Career Day, promoting careers and training in the logistics and freight transport sector. Nearly 400 attendees came to the event in Montreal’s Grand…

Goodyear initiates search for new CEO

Goodyear chairman and CEO Richard J. Kramer will retire from the company next year, and the search for his successor is underway, the company announced. It has retained an executive…

Marcel Pouliot tapped to help grow PMTC in Western Canada

Longtime fleet veteran Marcel Pouliot has been named the Western Canada representative for the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). He will support the PMTC’s growth in B.C., Alberta,…