CFTC embracing new technologies to train future drivers

Running a road transport training school also means managing a fleet of trucks and trailers, and it means being responsible for making the right decisions when it comes to rolling…

Musket Transport selects Hamilton/Halton Region A/Z grant for women winner

Musket Transport has awarded the 2025 Hamilton/Halton Region Resident A/Z Grant for Women to Alexis C. She begins her six-week training in June at the carrier’s Commercial Heavy Equipment Training…

CTA urges Carney’s new ministers to act on trade, compliance, emissions reform

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly sworn-in cabinet to deliver urgent reforms for the trucking industry, as business leaders brace for what they…

Drivers in U.S. who aren’t proficient in English to be placed out of service

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that updates CVSA enforcement criteria, placing drivers out of service if they’re not proficient in English. English proficiency has long been…

DTNA names Buttler as general manager of product strategy

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed Joanna Buttler as general manager of product strategy and market development. She will be in charge of shaping the company’s product portfolio and…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Gatik; new board members at Kodiak

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Patrick Archambault was named Gatik’s first chief financial officer (CFO) while Judi Otteson has been named the…

Paschenko named National Recruiter of the Year

Krista Paschenko was named the 2025 National Recruiter of the Year at the National Recruiting & Retention Symposium in Burlington, Ont. Paschenko, a Contrans Tank Group recruiter based out of…

OTA marks progress in fight against driver misclassification, labor abuse

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is making headway in its fight against the misclassification of drivers, under a scheme it refers to as Driver Inc. Three key provincial…

15 new organizations sign Women’s Leadership Accord at Western Women with Drive

Fifteen organizations were recognized at the Western Women with Drive event in Calgary today for signing on to Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) Women’s Leadership Accord, bringing the total number of…

Trucking Announcements: Globocam adds to board, Kenner joins Torc

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Globocam announced changes to its board of directors, welcoming three new members and naming Claude Delage as…

Pulse Survey: Readers speak out on aging workforce in trucking

Trucking industry professionals are worried about the future of the workforce amid a rapidly aging population of truck drivers — but many remain divided on whether current efforts to recruit…

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…