CTOA, ODTA align with organizations opposing new immigration rules

The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) and Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) were among labor and immigration groups that came together last week to oppose new immigration rules. Changes to…

Trucking Announcements: CTOA names board of directors; promotions at International, Daimler Truck

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Last week, the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) named its board of directors and held a press conference against…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at CargoM, 7Gen, IntelliTrans

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, CargoM appointed Louis-Philippe Allard as its executive director, and Grote Industries promoted Cesar Perez-Bolivar to global vice-president…

McBean, Payne, Coletto to speak at 2025 Women with Drive summit

Trucking HR Canada has revealed that Canadian Olympian Marnie McBean, human capital expert Angela Payne, and public opinion analyst David Coletto will speak at its 2025…

Attitude, culture, collaboration key to solving the technician crisis

A shift in workshop culture and proactive, supportive approaches are crucial for addressing the heavy-duty technician shortage facing the trucking industry, industry experts agree. During a recent…

MTA honors trucking heroes, top fleets, and industry leaders

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) recognized TransX’s Henrik Hansen, who received the MTA-Bridgestone Trucking Hero award at the MTA Fall Awards Gala on Nov. 15. The organization has also recognized…

Goodyear opens nominations for Highway Hero Award

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Highway Hero Award, recognizing commercial truck drivers who demonstrate extraordinary acts of courage and selflessness on the…

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance

National Truck League Insurance Solutions will rebrand to Westland Insurance on November 12, 2024. Since its inception in 1991, National Truck League (NTL) has been a…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Wellington, Manac, Transflo; Donnie Fillmore passes away

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Newfoundland’s CTI trucking school teaches safety, patience

A Newfoundland truck driving school takes students along the paths of safety and patience as they prepare for a career behind the wheel. And this is achieved through many hours…

Free webinar will cover recruiting, training, retention of technicians

TruckNews.com will host a free webinar exploring practical strategies to recruit, train, and retain heavy-duty technicians. (Photo: iStock) Sponsored by Fullbay, the webinar will…

Herd promotes Gata to president

Herd, Manitoba-based truck guard manufacturer, has promoted Dave Gata to president. Gata is one of the company’s earliest employees and has spent more than 21 years at Herd.

Industry mourns the loss of Joanne Mackenzie

The trucking industry is mourning the loss of Joanne Mackenzie, the driving force behind Trucking for a Cure, who passed away last week after a long illness. Known for her…

Trucking Announcements: Ruiters takes the helm at STA; Trimac, Transflo, Groupe Robert hire executives

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association elected Rob Ruiters as its board chairman. Trimac Transportation appointed Grant Borbridge as…

STA honors drivers McDougall and Morris, dispatcher Reid

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) honored Bison Transport driver Kirt McDougall with the CTA/Volvo Trucks Canada National Driver of the Year Award. Russell (Russ) Morris, a driver with AGT Foods,…