OK Tire appoints Diogenes vice president of business development

OK Tire Stores has appointed Phil Diogenes vice president of business development as the company says it looks to support growth across its national network. Diogenes brings extensive experience in…

Groupe Morneau launches corporate social responsibility initiative

Groupe Morneau announced it has launched a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at formalizing and expanding its existing sustainability and governance efforts. The Montreal-based transportation and logistics provider said…

AMTA backs Calgary logistics innovation hub

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is working with Mount Royal University to strengthen industry involvement in the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence (ALCoE), positioning the hub as a key…

Teamsters, DHL reach tentative deal, averting strike

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and DHL have reached a tentative four-year agreement, avoiding a nationwide strike that could have disrupted parcel and freight operations across the U.S. The deal,…

Fleets overlooking drivers in cyber training face growing risks

A cyber-savvy driver is safer on the road, safer in personal life, and, ultimately, is a stronger asset to your fleet. These days, as cybersecurity risks in trucking increasingly target…

Brampton man pleads guilty in US case involving trucking-based cross-border drug ring

A Brampton, Ont., man has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved more than 850 kg (1,874 lb.) of methamphetamine and…

Kenworth to award T680 to a rookie US military veteran driver

Kenworth will once again donate a flagship truck as part of an industry program recognizing military veterans who have transitioned into trucking careers. The OEM, alongside Fastport and the U.S.

TCA names ABF Freight’s Derrick a Highway Angel

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Scott Derrick a Highway Angel after the ABF Freight driver rescued a man from a burning vehicle in California. The incident occurred…

Canada’s trucking employment dropped 4% in February: THRC

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector declined by 30,500 jobs (or 4%) year over year in February, pointing to continued pressure from current economic conditions, according to Trucking HR…

Best Fleets tie safety outcomes to trust, hands-on coaching and operations alignment

Being the “classic safety guy” that drivers fear and avoid is no longer the strategy for building a strong safety culture, particularly among Best Fleets, who are shifting toward hands-on…

OK Tire highlights growth strategy, launches new video series at 2026 conference

OK Tire Stores used its 2026 annual conference to showcase strong early results from its evolving business model while reinforcing its focus on independently owned dealers. The three-day event, held…

Next Generation in Trucking launches 2026 Career Catalyst Awards

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has launched its second annual Career Catalyst Awards, expanding the program to recognize a broader range of companies working to build the industry’s future…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership additions at NationaLease, Nauto, Montway Auto Transport, AJ Metler Hauling

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, NationaLease has appointed Mike Blimling as vice president of truck technology and maintenance and Daniel Grimwood-Bird joined…

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.

Driver charged after over-height load strikes multiple bridges in New York

A North Carolina truck driver is facing charges after a tractor-trailer hauling an over-height excavator struck more than a dozen overpasses along the New York State Thruway. The New York…