Federal labor inspectors expanding Driver Inc. enforcement to Montreal

Federal labor officials are expanding their crackdown on worker misclassification in the trucking industry, launching a new inspection blitz in the Montreal area following a major enforcement campaign in…

Driver misclassification crackdown, threats of big fines forcing fleets to change payroll models

Canadian fleets that misclassified drivers as independent contractors are scrambling to change their payroll models as a wave of federal audits shows the crackdown on Driver Inc. arrangements may…

Trucking Announcements: Culp, McLeod receive TCA awards; PMTC joins CBS’ Partners for Life program

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, John Culp received TCA’s Chairman’s Choice Award, while McLeod Software president Tom McLeod was recognized…

Shortchanging truck drivers is shameful

You work, you get paid, that’s how it should work. If you are a truck driver, you work and sometimes don’t get paid. Not paying drivers for the work…

DataDis restructures leadership team, appoints three VPs and training director

DataDis has announced changes to its executive leadership structure as the Quebec-based company says it looks to support continued growth and strategic expansion. Maxime Cadorette, a longtime member…

Arseneau receives THRC Women with Drive Leadership Award

Trucking HR Canada has named Michelle Arseneau of GX Transport the 2026 recipient of the Women with Drive Leadership Award. The award, first introduced in 2023, recognizes trailblazing…

THRC secures additional funds to expand student work placements in trucking

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announced it has secured additional investment in the Student Work Placement Program, increasing opportunities for post-secondary students to gain paid work experience in Canada’s trucking…

TCA names its Professional Drivers of the Year

Five U.S. truck drivers were recognized for safety, leadership, and industry contributions during the closing banquet of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) annual convention in Orlando, Fla. The…

DHL Express Teamsters authorize strike if contract deal not reached

Thousands of unionized workers at DHL Express have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new labor agreement is not reached by the end of March. Members…

XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president

XTL Transport has appointed Mérany Khun as president of the XTL Group of Companies as part of an executive leadership transition aimed at supporting continued growth. Mérany Khun…

KTG’s CEO Seymour named TCA chairman

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has appointed Mark Seymour, CEO of Ontario-based Kriska Transportation Group, as chairman for the 2026–2027 term. He becomes the third Canadian to serve as…

Trucking HR Canada rolls out more than 50 new employer resources for 2026

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched more than 50 new and updated employer tools for 2026, marking what it calls the largest expansion of its…

OTA opens registration for 2026 leadership development programs

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has opened registration for its 2026 Next Generation Certificate Program and the OTA-Schulich ExecEd Leaders Certificate Program, aimed at developing future leaders in Ontario’s…

Ottawa warns of rising immigration fraud during Fraud Prevention Month

The federal government is stepping up efforts to combat immigration fraud, warning that scams targeting people seeking to work or immigrate to Canada continue to…

Trucking Announcements: TTP appoints director of regulatory affairs; Transportation leaders named among Samsara’s Top 100 Operators to Watch

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, The Transport Project (TTP) appointed Katie Vassalli as director of regulatory affairs, and Tom Vatter…