OTTAWA, Ont. –The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has appointed industry veteran Gordon Box as contractor for business development issues.

In the new role, Box will serve as a liaison with senior members of Canada’s trucking industry, as he gathers insight into current and potential CTHRC products and services.

Most recently Box was president of Provincial Trailer Rental (PTR) and Contor Terminals, a Lions Gate company. Prior to the sale to Lions Gate, Box was president and CEO of the FN Corporation, which included PTR, Contor Terminals, Hendrie and Magnum Transport. He also had a 25-year career with Ryder Truck Rental Canada including 15 years as the leader of the Canadian company.

Box is chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Allied Trades Division, and sits on the boards of the OTA and the OTA Education Foundation. He also served on the board of the CTHRC.

“In his new role, Gord will meet management within our industry to identify emerging trends, help assess current needs, and help them better understand how CTHRC products can benefit the industry,” says Linda Gauthier, executive director. To arrange for a meeting with Gordon Box, contact jgebox@gmail.com or phone 905-302-8919.