Manitoba campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking in trucking industry

The Joy Smith Foundation has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking in the Canadian trucking industry. It was launched this week to coincide with National Trucking…

MTO suspends truckers’ licences after uncovering dishonest testing, training

Tony’s brow was furrowed into a knot as he fidgeted on a chair, knowing that his truck driving career could grind to a halt. The driver, whose name has been…

Trucking announcements: KAG Canada promotes Gasi, M-O names assistant VP of sales

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, KAG Canada announced a promotion, Maritime-Ontario appointed an assistant vice-president of sales, and Gallagher Canada hired a…

Nova Scotia plan to end 80/20 deal sparks trucker backlash

The Nova Scotia government’s plan to tear up an agreement that ensures work on road contracts in the province weighs heavily on Wayne Bolivar. He owns 12 trucks, and employs…

Sikh truckers in the crossfire after deadly Florida crash

Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own, which triggered heated national debates over immigration, has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.

DTNA selects Aneja to lead corporate development division

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced the formation of a new business division, corporate development, to enhance agility, sharpen strategic focus and accelerate value creation across the organization. The division…

Trucking HR Canada announces shortlist finalists for Achievement of Excellence Awards

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is for the first time announcing shortlist finalists for its Top Fleet Employers Achievement of Excellence Awards. The awards will be presented at the Top Fleet…

THRC reorganizes key personnel roles

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has announced a strategic reorganization, which includes changes to several personnel positions. “This new structure facilitates continued growth and enhanced performance across all functional areas,” Angela…

Trucking announcements: New CFO at Kodiak Robotics, Fontaine Trailer names senior director of sales

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kodiak Robotics got a chief financial officer; Fontaine Trailer appointed a senior director of sales; ClaimsPro hired…

Best Fleets to Drive For program now accepting nominations

The 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For program is now accepting nominations. Produced by CarriersEdge, the program recognizes trucking companies that provide the best places for drivers to work. Nominations…

Teamsters ratify new deal with UPS Canada

UPS workers represented by Teamsters Canada ratified a new deal Aug. 29. “Our bargaining team worked tirelessly over the past few months to represent and advocate for our members’ best…

Big Rig Nationals pays tribute to Trucking For a Cure founder

This year’s Big Rig Nationals, held Aug. 15-16 at St. Thomas Dragway in Ontario, turned into a tribute to Joanne Mackenzie, the late founder of Trucking for a Cure. A…

U.S. suspends issuing of visas to foreign truck drivers

The U.S. continues to crack down on underqualified foreign truck drivers, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking to social media platform X to make the announcement. “Effective immediately…

DTNA appoints Biggs to lead parts sales

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has promoted Todd Biggs to the role of general manager, parts sales. He’ll report to Drew Backeberg, senior vice-president, aftermarket. Todd Biggs (Photo: DTNA)…

Medley named Goodyear Highway Hero for helping man off the road

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company named J.B. Hunt Transport driver Adam Medley as the winner of the 41st Goodyear Highway Hero Award. Medley was driving on County Rd A in Green…