Carriers bring donated holiday meals to needy Canadians

The generous spirit of the Christmas season was on display as carriers teamed up with Trucks For Change to deliver food to people in need. The Erb Group,…

Mill Creek driver named Highway Angel for saving passengers from burning car

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Eric Melo, from St. Thomas, Ont., a Highway Angel for stopping to help the occupants of a car that was…

THRC says it’s moving needle forward on trucking HR challenges

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has highlighted its accomplishments for 2023, among them the secured $46 million in federal support for the Career ExpressWay program to train and onboard…

Trucking announcements: Maxim raises $36K for charity, Grote adds leaders to Canada, Mexico teams

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. As the season of celebrations, holidays and giving approaches, industry members stepped up to help the less…

Women With Drive sessions will focus on AI, tech, leadership

Trucking HR Canada announced the Learning Highway sessions for the 2024 Women With Drive Leadership Summit will focus on tackling the main challenges in the trucking and logistics industry,…

APTA seeks consistent training as MELT rolls into Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says the Newfoundland and Labrador government is trying to sneak in a mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program for new truck drivers. The…

CTA crowns Knowles 2023 National Driver of the Year

Darcy Knowles of Alchemist Specialty Carriers based in Langley, B.C., has been named 2023 National Driver of the Year by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada.

Trucking announcements: Great Dane hires EVP of strategy, Charbonneau leaves CargoM

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. While Great Dane welcomed a strategy executive and Torc Robotics appointed a chief information security officer, CargoM’s…

TTC hosts 108th annual gala dinner, awards scholarships and elects new board members

The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) held its Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on Thursday. The AGM was followed by the Club’s 108th Annual Dinner and…

APTA names White driver of the year, honors industry stars

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has honored Josh Charles White with the Driver of the Year award during its annual awards dinner in Moncton, N.B. on Dec. 7.

Irvine will speak at 10th Women With Drive summit in March

Leadership expert David Irvine will launch the 10th annual Trucking HR Canada Women with Drive leadership summit in March. In a morning keynote speech on March 7, he…

Trucking Announcements: Gascon to take helm at Montreal port, Goodyear appoints Burke VP of commercial business

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards around the trucking industry. The Montreal Port Authority has hired a new president, while Goodyear named a vice-president for its North…

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…

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…

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…