Walde, Moye, Barkery named TCA’s 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Terry Walde of Searcy Trucking, Deshown Moye of Melton Truck Lines, and Heather Barkey of Nussbaum Transportation as the…

Brampton man charged for transporting illicit tobacco in Saskatchewan

A Brampton, Ont., man has been charged after Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers stopped the trucker near Battle River, Sask., and discovered 9.1 million illicit cigarettes in his trailer. The stop…

Schneider names Filter next president, CEO 

Schneider National announced that Jim Filter will take over as the company’s president and chief executive officer this summer. The appointment is a part of a planned leadership transition. Mark…

Paschall employee ownership group IPS announces leadership transition

Interstate Personnel Services (IPS), which runs a family of employee-owned trucking companies, has announced CEO Dave Gibbs will retire Feb. 1 after eight years at the helm. He’ll be replaced…

TravelCenters of America raises $100,000 for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

TravelCenters of America (TA) raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) through its latest annual charity golf tournament. The contribution marks the largest single-year total…

Women in Trucking calls for industry input in its 2026-27 survey

The Women in Trucking Association is calling on transportation companies to take part in a new industry survey that collects data on women’s involvement in the industry. The survey data…

Canadian trucking, logistics employment drops by 16,700 jobs in December: THRC

Employment in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector fell in December 2025, with 16,700 fewer jobs compared to the month before, a 2.1% month-to-month drop. There were 6,300 fewer truck drivers…

ATRI opens recruitment for 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee

The American Transportation Research Institute announced it is seeking candidates for its 2027-2028 Research Advisory Committee (RAC), which will help guide the organization’s research priorities. Industry professionals can nominate a…

Mrakovich named vice president of engineering at Truck-Lite

The lighting and wiring harness manufacturer Truck-Lite has welcomed Matt Mrakovich as vice president of engineering. Mrakovich has decades of experience in technology development across commercial and consumer markets…

CarriersEdge names 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For

CarriersEdge has announced the winners of its 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program, recognizing North American for-hire trucking companies that stand out for driver workplace experience, compensation, engagement and…

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…

Musket Transport offering free A/Z training for an aspiring woman driver

Musket Transport announced that applications are open for its 2026 A/Z grant for women through its Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) facility. The annual program removes financial barriers to obtaining…

PowerLease appoints Falk senior vice president

PowerLease, a subsidiary of Travelers Financial Group, has appointed David Falk senior vice president. He will be responsible for expanding the company’s financing programs and go-to-market strategies as more drivers…

Cummins rolls out new Meritor brake pad, recognizes top Euclid brand ambassadors

Cummins introduced a new Meritor air disc brake pad that it says is compatible with 70% of the Class 8 truck and trailer market, in both linehaul and severe-service applications.

Trucking Announcements: Senior leadership appointments at TRALA, Fleet Owl, Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Shannon Davison was named senior vice president of operations and meeting management at the Truck Renting and…