Joyal named Volvo Driver of the Year in Quebec

Bernard Joyal, a truck driver for Transport Transbo/Olymel, is the winner of the 2025 Volvo Driver of the Year award for Quebec. The award was announced today at the annual conference…

Trimac promotes Carpenter, Lockett, Loftus

Trimac Transportation has announced executive leadership changes, promoting Dan Carpenter, Shantel Lockett, and Chantel Loftus to new roles as the company continues to expand its North American footprint. These…

Toronto Transportation Club enhances scholarships, support for skilled trades students

The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) is enhancing its scholarship program, increasing financial support for recipients, and expanding its reach to students pursuing skilled trades careers in the transportation and logistics…

East Trailers appoints Olson as CEO

East Trailers announced the appointment of Chris Olson as chief executive officer (CEO). He brings more than 25 years of experience in the transportation, truck body, and specialty vehicle industries…

B.C. tribunal highlights trucking’s underground economy and labor law abuse

The B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal has acknowledged the trucking industry is one of the largest underground economies and international human trafficking rings in the country, according to the Canadian Trucking…

Manitoba Trucking Association elects board of directors

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) elected its board of directors for the 2025-2026 term during its annual general meeting last week in Winnipeg. The board includes Brent Arnold (Arnold Bros.

TTSAO says its mentorship program is key to shaping safer, high-quality truck drivers

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) used its 2025 annual conference to spotlight its Smart Driver Mentor Program, launched in August 2024, emphasizing its…

Trucking Announcements: appointments at DTNA, ATA

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Daimler Truck North America appointed Clint LaPreze to lead the fleet services management team, and American Trucking…

OTA opens nominations for 2025 Driver of the Year, Truck Hero awards

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is now accepting nominations for two of its most prestigious driver honors: the 2025 Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Driver of the Year Award and the OTA-Bridgestone…

TTSAO names Instructor of the Year, hands out more awards

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) awarded Rachelle Larche from Crossroads Truck and Career Academy with the Instructor of the Year award during its annual conference in Brampton,…

Vision Truck Group named top Canadian Mack dealer

Vision Truck Group of Cambridge, Ont., has been recognized as the top Mack Trucks dealer for its Canada region. Mid-Ontario Truck Centre of Barrie, Ont., was named Canada’s Mack Financial…

AMTA honors Tench with 2025 Driver of the Year award

James ‘Jim’ Tench pays close attention to detail and has always worked as though someone’s watching him. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been keeping an eye on the…

THRC names 108 fleets as 2025 Top Fleet Employers

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has announced the largest-ever group of Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2025, recognizing 108 fleets from across the country for their commitment…

Trucking Announcements: New leadership at Noregon, TMC, Drivewyze, GM Envolve

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Noregon named Bill Hathaway its new CEO, Calgary’s Radu Mihai of Burnco Rock Products, has been installed…

Police make another arrest in $5-million cargo theft case, more charges laid

Peel Regional Police have arrested another individual and laid further charges in connection to an ongoing investigation that is estimated to include more than $5 million in stolen cargo.  Between…