Zelek joins DataDis as sales manager for Ontario, Western Canada

DataDis has welcomed Michael Zelek as sales manager for Ontario and Western Canada. Zelek brings nearly 15 years of transportation industry experience to the role, having worked in logistics, dispatch,…

Trucking employed more than 790,000 people in 2024: THRC

Canada’s trucking and logistics sector reached a record-high workforce of over 790,000 employees in 2024, but labor challenges persist, according to Trucking HR Canada (THRC) chief economist Barbara Kirby. Speaking…

THRC secures funding for 335 student placements in trucking, logistics

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has secured new funding to support 335 post-secondary student work placements in the trucking and logistics sector as a part of its Career ExpressWay program. The…

Liberty West drivers score a win at Super Bowl halftime show

Seasoned Liberty West truck drivers secured a win at Super Bowl LIX even before the Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts touched the football. These truckers made sure a winter storm did…

THRC to launch Women’s Leadership Accord to promote gender equality in trucking

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is launching the Women’s Leadership Accord initiative at the Women with Drive Leadership Summit on March 6 in Toronto, aiming to recognize employers who are leading…

Cummins promotes two senior leaders

Cummins has announced two leadership appointments in operations and distributions, effective March 15, promoting Bonnie Fetch and Shon Wright. “Cummins is fortunate to have strong and capable leaders who are…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership appointments at Motive, DTNA, Future Transfer

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Motive named Adam Block as a chief revenue officer, and Jerome de Lapeyre joined Future Transfer as…

Nine Canadian carriers earn TCA Elite Fleet certification

Nine Canadian truckload carriers are among the 47 that have earned the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Elite Fleet certification. The TCA has unveiled it’s first-ever list, recognizing them as the…

UPDATED: United Group of Companies CEO sentenced to jail time for contempt of court

The CEO of United Group of Companies, a 350-plus truck fleet in Mississauga, Ont., was sentenced to four days in jail for contempt of court for his involvement in bankruptcy…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership changes at Wabash, new additions to FastFrate, Aeolus Tire

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions, and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Aeolus Tire appointed Kevin Galashan as Western Canadian sales manager and FastFrate welcomed Carrie Draycott as…

Waste collection, shunting offer employment gateway to inexperienced drivers

Dozens of drivers looking for work had one complaint at a networking event – fleets aren’t hiring truckers who are not experienced. “If they don’t hire us, how can we…

Glover International named top Canada/U.S. International dealer

Alberta dealer network Glover International Trucks has been named the 2024 International U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year. The award was presented during International Motors’ annual dealer meeting in…

2025 PMTC awards nominations open

The 2025 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) awards program is open for entries. The program includes the Rick Austin memorial dispatcher award, vehicle graphics design awards competition, Canadian…

Trucking Announcements: Piepgrass joins HTEC, new leaders at U.S. EPA, DOT

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Steven Piepgrass joined HTEC as chief operations officer and Cummins announced that its executive vice-president and president…

Fleets urged to focus on flexibility, accommodations to retain employees: THRC

Fleets should focus on flexibility, accommodations, and open conversations to improve retention, especially among older employees, according to Trucking HR Canada (THRC). THRC’s 2024 labor snapshot reported that the share…