BCTA elects new board and executive committee

WHISTLER, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) elected its new board of directors during its annual AGM and Management Conference this past weekend. Board members will serve out a…

Thomas takes on GM role at BRS Transportation

Jerry Thomas. Photo provided by Fastfrate Group of Companies WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Jerry Thomas is the new general manager of BRS Transportation, part of the Fastfrate Group of Companies. Thomas…

Bison executive chairman completes term on CentrePort Canada board

WINNIPEG, Man. – Don Streuber, executive chairman of Bison Transport, has reached the end of his term as past chair of the board for CentrePort Canada. Chris Lorenc, who served…

All-female panel discuss past, present, and future of trucking

CALGARY, Alta. – The number of women entering the trucking industry remains low, and it’s not always easy for those who do. That’s according to a panel of four women…

Kindersley lauded for commitment to diversity

SASKATOON, Sask. – Kindersley Transport says recognition for its employment equity and diversity program is a humbling experience. The group was one of 18 recognized last Fall with an inaugural Employment Equity Achievement Award (EEAA) from the Government of Canada. The EEAA is awarded to companies that are subject to the federal Employment Equity Act, who have implemented programs to help create more diverse workplaces.

DriveWise launches private career college

BARRIE, Ont. – DriveWise held an open house May 23 to celebrate the expansion of its services into full-service A/Z training. The company, which previously focused mostly on simulator training…

Charity BBQ raises a record $28,000 in two hours

WINNIPEG, MB – Friends, family, customers, and employees of Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $28,000 for charity in just two hours at their annual barbeque. The record amount from this…

Essential Staffing acquires New Start Personnel

BARRIE, Ont. – Essential Staffing has announced its acquisition of New Start Personnel, a provider of drivers, skilled trades, and office staff in the Simcoe County area. “This acquisition is…

Pierquip hires Ontario sales director

MONTREAL, Que. – Pierquip has announced the hiring of Chuck Garvey as its new director of sales for Ontario. “Chuck possesses a strong mechanical background, and has an excellent understanding…

2018 Skills Ontario medal winners announced

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Skills Ontario took over the Toronto Congress Centre last week, and the results are in. The annual showcase allows students in 68 trades to compete to be the best in the province in their field and included competitors in truck and coach programs from colleges across Ontario.

Saluting women drivers in the west

First Western Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel honors female drivers

APTA creating trucking career awareness campaign

DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has hired a transport outreach liaison officer to help it address the labor shortage. “Lately, if you read anything…

Truck and coach students strut their stuff in Skills Ontario competition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Seven apprentices in truck and coach mechanics programs from across the province showed off their abilities Tuesday at the Skills Ontario competition at the Toronto Congress Center. The annual showcase featured 68 unique trades and technology contests for Ontario students from Grade 4 through apprenticeship.

Glasvan Great Dane recognized for fifteenth year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane has taken top honors in the Great Dane awards for the fifteenth consecutive year. The dealership was awarded in three categories for 2017, receiving…

Top Quebec driver named

Michel Bernicky and his wife are accompanied by Alain Delisle (Volvo Trucks Canada), Véronyque Tremblay (Ministry of Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Transportation Electrification), Patrick Turcotte (TYT Group), Norbert Demers (…