Health & Safety Trucking companies steer clear of Ottawa protests January 29, 2022 Ontario-based trucking companies don’t appear to have been overwhelmed with interest from their drivers to participate in this week’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ to Ottawa. However, many have in place rules that…
Human Resources Do I support the Freedom Convoy? January 26, 2022 “Dave, do you support the Freedom Convoy 2022?” This question has been posed to me so many times lately, but most notably from my longtime friend Ken Carpenter. My answer…
Transportation Remembrance Day convoy raises more than $10K November 11, 2021 Several dozen vehicles including commercial trucks held a Remembrance Day rally Nov. 11 to raise funds for four veterans’ groups in the Toronto area. The vehicles gathered at Pathwise Credit…
Transportation Paris Truck Convoy ready to roll September 17, 2021 The Paris Truck Convoy is set to roll Sept. 18. “These past two years have been a challenge unlike any other, however in communities across the province, Special Olympics athletes…
Health & Safety Alberta truckers protest Covid-related shutdowns December 7, 2020 LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Truckers in Alberta took part in a protest against Covid-19 shutdowns, according to a report from Lethbridge News Now. An estimated 500-800 vehicles took part in the…
Transportation Convoy names Mark Okerstrom president and COO August 27, 2020 SEATTLE, Wash. – Convoy has appointed Mark Okerstrom president and chief operating officer, effective Aug. 31, the digital freight network announced Thursday. In this newly created role, Okerstrom will work…
Transportation Thanks a million! September 16, 2019 15th Convoy for Special Olympics tops $1 million; 131 trucks take part
Equipment Driving the new Mack Anthem September 20, 2017 Who says efficiency and bold traditional styling can’t co-exist?
Health & Safety Special Olympics convoys set to roll July 14, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) this year donated $1,000 to Canadian convoys to support Special Olympics. The money was presented on behalf of speakers at…
Equipment WHAT A CONVOY! October 15, 2015 Oct. 5 I travelled to Woodstock to witness the Convoy for a Cure, organized by Joanne Mackenzie and her ever-growing team of helpful volunteers. What an event! What a nasty…
Health & Safety CANADA’S CONVOYS INSPIRE October 14, 2014 It’s Fall in Canada and as sure as the leaves are changing colour, Canada’s truck drivers are taking to the road to support important causes. Convoys have been held in…
Transportation Teddy Bear Convoy set for this weekend May 30, 2014 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – Drivers and trucking companies alike will gather on June 1 to raise money for a local children’s hospital. Presented by the Just For Kids Transportation Group…
Transportation Ice Road Trucker to be convoy marshal at Special Olympics Largest Truck Convoy May 27, 2014 LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Special Olympics Nova Scotia announced today that the star of Ice Road Truckers, Alex Debogorski, will be the convoy marshal at this year’s World’s Largest Truck…
