Truck driver detention costs industry $15 billion in 2023: ATRI

Truck driver detention at customer facilities cost the U.S. for-hire trucking industry $11.5 billion (all numbers US) in lost productivity and another $3.6 billion in direct expenses in 2023, according…

B.C. ferry sidelined for six months

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster, a ferry that regularly carries commercial vehicles and passengers between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay – linking Vancouver to Victoria, will be out of service…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

Minister Rodriguez, CTA celebrate National Trucking Week

As Canada’s trucking industry celebrates National Trucking Week from Sept. 1-7, the sector’s key players recognize the role truck drivers play in sustaining the nation’s economy, and the government says…

McDougall named CTA’s national Driver of the Year

Kirt McDougall of Bison Transport has been named the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada’s National Driver of the Year. The award recognizes McDougall’s outstanding contributions to the…

Trucking Announcements: Schmitt joins Nikola, Manitoulin wins Northbridge’s safety award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Thomas Schmitt joined Nikola as chief commercial officer. Meanwhile, Manitoulin Transport won the 2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation…

Three provinces to hold truck convoys for Special Olympics next month

Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia will host their annual truck convoys in September to support Special Olympics athletes. These convoys, organized in partnership with local Law Enforcement Torch Runs, have…

Rail lockout to cause significant disruptions: PMTC, ports

Canadian supply chain and transportation industries are to face challenges as Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) – which move over $380 billion worth of goods…

Trucking Announcements: Senior leadership additions at High Bar Brands, Groupe Touchette

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, High Bar Brands promoted Derek Quys to senior vice-president of sales and business development and welcomed Mike…

Trucking Announcements: Executive appointments at 7Gen, Mullen Automotive, Marathon Brake Systems

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ryder’s Darryl Toll won the CVSA’s 2024 International Driver Excellence award, and KBGCNA together with Bendix Foundation…

Trucking Announcements: Purolator donates to charity, Russell joins MEMA’s sustainability center

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Doug Walton joined AMTA as a senior advisor and Ashley O’Brien has been promoted to the operations…

Trucking Announcements: Drummond heads PMTC board, FMCSA appoints chief counsel

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Leanne Drummond took on the role of Private Motor Truck Council of Canada board of director’s…

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…

Trucking Announcements: Wolk joins Canada Cartage, CFOs hired at Vicinity Motors, Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. In this week’s announcements, Adam Wolk joined Canada Cartage as vice-president of fleet maintenance, while Lynette McMann was appointed…

Manitoba truck driver’s 3D artwork featured in Canadian, U.S. galleries

Eugene Kabrun, a Manitoba truck driver, felt honored when a fellow artist made a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, Ohio, solely to meet him in Cleveland and acquire one of his…