NextGen Trucking urges fleets to engage younger talent as workforce pipeline shrinks

The trucking industry may not be facing immediate driver shortages, but a weak and inconsistent pipeline of new drivers and technicians entering the workforce is emerging as a new concern.

Barrs says FMCSA to maintain aggressive pace to remove bad actors

Derek Barrs, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said the agency will continue to pursue aggressive rules and enforcement actions as it works to remove bad actors from…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Montway Auto Transport, VTE; TCA names first recipient of on-demand education award

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Alberto Anguiano was named Montway Auto Transport’s chief operating officer, and Vocational Trucks and Equipment (VTE) has…

Cash, consultants and carriers: Inside Canada’s trucking LMIA abuse

Desperate people hoping to immigrate to Canada. Greedy consultants and agents sowing seeds of hope while grabbing thousands of dollars from would-be immigrants. Fortunes made and savings lost. This is…

Trucking Announcements: Yamaoka named president of Denso Products and Services America; Appointments at Contract Express, PTTAC, Bosch Truck Group, and more

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Denso has appointed Daisuke Yamaoka as president of Denso Products and Services Americas. Wellington Group of Companies…

Survey finds female truck drivers in US satisfied with work-life balance and pay, but concerned about safety

Female truck drivers report strong job satisfaction and work-life balance, but ongoing safety concerns continue to shape where and how they work, according to a new survey of 437 truck…

From cab to classroom: Sharing career path with the next generation

A student asked me, “Did you make any bad mistakes in your career? Do you have any regrets?” I replied, “We learn from mistakes, but regretting them is wasted energy.”…

Dredging, vessel upgrades to boost ferry reliability critical to Eastern P.E.I. trucking

Dredging at both Caribou, N.S., and Wood Islands, P.E.I., combined with clearer communications and major vessel upgrades, are aimed at improving reliability on the Wood Islands–Caribou ferry route that plays…

Inside the mindset of technicians who won’t let the truck win

The hardest part of the job is walking away without an answer. For truck service technicians, unresolved problems rarely stay in the shop. They linger overnight, replayed mentally until a…

Trucking Announcements: New leadership at HTC, Apps Transport Group

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Huayi Tire Canada appointed Dave Hatch as its vice president of sales and operations, while Apps Transport…

Mullen, TFI executives advise fleets to tighten belts, retain talent during slump

Leaders from Canada’s largest fleets say the freight economy remains stuck in a difficult cycle, with no near-term relief expected until capacity finally leaves the market. Carriers have little choice…

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…

CBSA seizes 77 kg of cocaine from truck in Alberta

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized nearly 77 kilograms of cocaine from a commercial truck at the Coutts, Alta., port of entry. The drugs — found Sept. 25, during…

Isaac uses simplicity, automation and data intelligence to guide fleets

Isaac Instruments leaders say simplicity, automation, and data intelligence will shape the next phase of trucking technology. Jacques DeLarochellière, CEO and co-founder, believes predictive workflows and real-time driver coaching are…

Women push for systemic change in trucking

“Don’t let the assholes win,” was Kelly Cooper’s advice to women in the trucking industry. The human resources business partner at Loblaw Companies recounted how a safety supervisor’s husband doubted…