Trimac’s Tkachuk named TCA Highway Angel for trying to save man’s life

Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Trimac Transportation driver Oleksandr Tkachuk a TCA Highway Angel. Tkachuk, from Edmonton, was honored for stopping and administering CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on the side…

OK Tire names Mielko new president, CEO

OK Tire Stores appointed Brian Mielko as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.Throughout his career, Mielko has demonstrated a strong ability to support franchise owners and…

Accuride appoints Jones as CEO

Accuride appointed Kent Jones as its new chief executive officer and a board of directors member, effective June 9. Jones, a 30-year commercial vehicle industry veteran, previously served as…

DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil

A strike and lockout that kicked off at DHL Canada Express on Sunday will barely tap the brakes on its parcel delivery service, the company says, as the union accuses…

Trucking Announcements: Moscrip returns to Truckstop, C-suite promotions at Motive

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Tony Daniel returned to Wellington Group of Companies as business development director. Motive promoted Amish Babu to…

DHL Express Canada drivers could be off job by Sunday

DHL Express Canada has served notice to Unifor that it could lock out workers after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract ahead of a June 8 deadline.

Data show widespread trucking abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program

Abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program in the trucking industry is rampant, with the trucking industry accounting for more than 10% of violations and most monetary penalties going…

Alberta fleets boost pay, perks to attract new drivers: THRC survey

Alberta employers are ramping up pay, perks, and training to attract new truck drivers as the province continues to face higher vacancy rates than the rest of Canada, according to…

Chrome, lights and fireworks light up Shell Rotella SuperRigs

The judging lane saw a flurry of activity as the rain eased off at Shell Rotella SuperRigs at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Contestants took the opportunity to mop…

Jade Transport’s Steendam wins best tractor prize at Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Jade Transport driver Jayden Steendam’s yellow 2013 Peterbilt caught the judges’ attention and won the first place in the tractor division at Shell Rotella SuperRigs. “It’s…

Abrahamson first woman to win top prize at AMTA’s driving championship

Brandy Abrahamson, a commercial driver with GLS Canada/Rosenau, won the Ann Taylor grand champion trophy at Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) 75th Professional Truck Driving Championship. Abrahamson, the first female…

Canadian dealer named Carrier’s Canada/U.S. Dealer of the Year

Atlantic Carrier Transicold has been named Dealer of the Year for Carrier’s Canada/U.S. market. The dealer is owned by Reefer Sales & Service in Brampton, Ont., and operates in New…

Trucking Announcements: Musket celebrates employees; Siemens joins Steve’s Livestock, Hashie named TFI VP

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Rick Hashie was named senior executive vice-president at TFI International, and Trent Siemens has been appointed vice-president…

Andy names Mani as CFO

Andy Transport has appointed Sailesh Mani as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Mani brings more than 25 years of international finance experience in the mining, metals, commodities,…

Jones named Accuride CEO

Accuride has appointed Kent Jones as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and board member, effective June 9. The move comes three months after the company completed a major restructuring…