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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Trucking announcements: Pressure Systems International promotes leaders, TCA seeks Driver of the Year Award nominations

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we focus on promotions in Pressure Systems International’s leadership team. Also, Truckload Carriers Association is…

Trucking unemployment rates dropped in Q3: report

Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) quarterly Labour Market Information snapshot shows unemployment rates have gone down for truck drivers and other staff in the trucking industry. “The November…

Industry slowdown not the time to ease up on HR initiatives: panel

Freight markets have slowed, but several senior trucking executives stress that it’s the time for fleets to be more strategic and selective in hiring practices rather than taking their…