Zonar appoints Gould as president and CEO

Zonar — a company that produces fleet management systems including Canadian-certified electronic logging devices — has appointed Michael Gould as president and CEO. Gould comes to this role after nearly…

Daimler Truck mourns passing of finance boss Jochen Goetz

Daimler Truck is mourning the sudden passing of board member in charge of finance and controlling, Jochen Goetz. He died “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 52, the company announced. Goetz was…

Trucking announcements: Montreal Port Authority CEO stepping down, High Bar Brands names territory managers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a leadership change coming to the Montreal Port Authority and High Bar Brands’ three…

Nikola names Girsky as CEO after Lohscheller steps down

Nikola Corporation has named Steve Girsky as chief executive officer after announcing that Michael Lohscheller will step down as president and CEO effectively immediately and as a member of the…

Asylum-seeker hopes to fulfill trucking dream in Canada

Daniel Wanyeki’s eyes reflect the pain in his past and the scar is fresh. The 33-year-old Kenyan is seeking asylum in Canada after fleeing persecution in his home country. Matters…

Impaired driving case is union protectionism run amok

I never was much of a union man. Never belonged to one. Never felt I needed to. Always felt hard work would be rewarded and, if anything, I would be…

Groupe Robert forced to reinstate truck driver fired for drinking and driving

A Quebec trucking company has been ordered to reinstate a driver who was fired after she drank at least nine beers before she lost control of her truck on a Pennsylvania highway. The driver’s…

Canadian Roadcheck inspections ground one in five vehicles

Canadian enforcement teams placed 20.5% of inspected vehicles out of service during the international Roadcheck blitz that was conducted May 16-18, compared to a 19.3% out-of-service rate in the U.S.

Trucking announcements: Martel joins TFI International’s board, students get a taste of trucking careers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes an addition to TFI International’s board of directors; a promotion at Atlas Van…

Teamsters touts big win in TForce Freight deal

The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) has endorsed a tentative agreement with TForce Freight and will submit the contract proposal to membership for ratification. The Teamsters says the…

Quebec carriers face unique hurdles when recruiting foreign workers

Foreign labor is a highly attractive option against a backdrop of trucking labor shortages. But navigating international recruiting efforts is no easy task – particularly in Quebec, where provincial and…

Trucking announcements: Denso promotes managers, TAEC elects chairwoman

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Denso promoting management team members, Trucking Association Executives Council electing a new chairwoman, and…

Trucking announcements: Trucks for Change delivers for kids, HW Transportation raises $100K for charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes trucking companies helping Trucks for Change deliver almost 95,000 food packs to children in…

Driver training schools truck into challenging future

Truck driver training schools must navigate a difficult future as increased operational costs bite into revenue and prospective students shop for lower-fee options. Operating in Ontario’s trucking heartland, Mississauga-based Richards…

TForce Freight, Teamsters agree to five-year deal

TFI International announced this morning its TForce Freight operation in the U.S. has reached a five-year agreement with the U.S. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union. The agreement is subject to…