OTA joins APTA in condemning N.B. toll plan

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging provinces and regulators to oppose New Brunswick’s plan to toll out-of-province trucks traveling through a key Atlantic Canada corridor. As…

APTA names Hare Driver of the Year, Dunbar gets Good Samaritan of the Year honor

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) named Stephen Hare of Midland Transport its Driver of the Year, and Raymond Dunbar of Eassons Transportation Group, the Good Samaritan of the Year.

Atlantic Canada trucking schools emphasize need for instructor standards, internships

Experienced and well-trained driving school instructors are key to producing qualified truck drivers. Representatives from trucking schools in Atlantic Canada emphasized the need for oversight, mentoring and ongoing professional development…

Nova Scotia carriers use overseas recruiting, internships to hire truck drivers

Nova Scotia trucking companies are sending recruiters overseas, using internship programs, simulators and virtual reality and even hiring consultants to recruit, train and retain drivers. Executives from three carriers in…

How playing the long game builds trucking sales success

Trucking companies should think like the Toronto Blue Jays and advance one base at a time. Sales success comes from hitting singles, or building steady, sustainable growth through small, disciplined…

APTA elects board of directors for 2025-2027

Rodney Weston of Shoreland Transport was elected chairman of Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s (APTA) board of directors for 2025 to 2027. The other officers elected during APTA’s annual general meeting…

APTA offers $750 bursaries to future mechanics

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is offering $750 bursaries to high school graduates entering a heavy-duty truck and trailer mechanic program. The APTA, aiming to support the next generation…

Blue Water Bridge tolls go cashless, MacKay Bridge tolls eliminated

The Blue Water Bridge (BWB) — which connects Point Edward, Ont. to Port Huron, Mich. – is transitioning to fully cashless tolling from April 1. This transition will result in…

Trucking Announcements: Ryder names Diez as president, Charbonneau joins Globocam

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Manitoulin transport gave back to local communities across Ontario and Lori Knudson of RST Sunbury Transport has…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

APTA wants Nova Scotia to commit to official implementation date for MELT

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is urging the government of Nova Scotia to commit to an official implementation date for mandatory entry-level training (MELT) under National Safety Code 16,…

AI provides actionable data to trucking companies

Artificial intelligence or AI presents actionable information to the trucking industry in a world that is drowning in data. Debunking myths and rumors about the technology is important for its…

APTA seeks nominations for industry awards

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is seeking nominations for its 2024 annual industry awards to honor individuals who have shown outstanding professionalism in the workplace. The awards include driver…

Trucking Announcements: FMSCA’s new deputy administrator, Peterson joins Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association held its 18th annual charity golf tournament, Ricardo Buranello joined Teletrac Navman as…

Midland Transport wins team award at Atlantic Driving Championship

Midland Transport won the team award at the recent Atlantic Driving Championship. The winner’s list (Photo: APTA) 5-axle division: 1st: Michael Hitchman – Armour Transportation 2nd: Steven Fisher –…