Transform trucking challenges to opportunities

Looking around the trucking industry at large, and all the companies within it, it’s easy to see the ‘drivers’ that move us forward – via the economy, supply and…

Trucking announcements: Trailer raises trafficking awareness, Montreal port names interim CEO

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, there’s a new human trafficking awareness trailer on the road, Ancra Cargo has named…

Trucking job vacancies continue to increase

Canadian trucking jobs continue to go unfilled, according to the latest data in Trucking HR Canada’s Q1 vacancy report. The vacancy rate for both the truck transportation sector…

Trucking announcements: Phillips Connect hires VP, ATA names vice-chairman

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a vice-presidential hire at Phillips Connect, a new vice-chairman at the American…

CTA wants Recognized Employer Pilot for TFWs to screen out Driver Inc. employers

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is clearing red tape for reputable employers looking to take advantage of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program. Irek Kusmierczyk, parliamentary secretary…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…