Comeau’s love for trucking fuels 51 years on the road

Tim Comeau has been around trucks all his life and was driving them when he was a child. The Gravedigger Express co-owner and fleet manager grew up in New Brunswick…

Alberta trucking faces cost pressures, regulatory gaps, market volatility

Alberta trucking companies say rising costs, uneven competition, insurance pressures, and workforce challenges are shaping operations, with carriers calling for stronger enforcement and a renewed focus on training and retention.

Trucking Announcements: Promotions at NMFTA, PGT Trucking; Capacity Trucks welcomes Gibson

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association promoted Ben Wilkens to director of cybersecurity, and PGT Trucking appointed…

Canada’s truck driver employment down 7.3% year over year in March

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector declined year over year in March, with truck driver jobs seeing the sharpest drop, according to new data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC).

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…