Martin receives OTA 2024 Service to Industry Award

Ron Martin, owner of Bridgeland Terminals in Elmira, Ont., was honored with the 2024 Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry Award at the 98th OTA executive conference in Toronto,…

Bylsma takes on OTA chairman role

Mark Bylsma, president of Spring Creek Carriers based in Beamsville, Ont., has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) for a two-year term. The announcement was made at…

Trucking Announcements: Vice-president appointments at Andy Transport, 7Gen

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Andy Transport’s Daniel Moga transitioned from company’s vice-president of business development and warehousing into the role of…

MEA concerned about new strike notice from Montreal longshoremen

The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has issued a statement in response to a 24-hour strike notice from the Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, set to begin on…

T4C partners join 2024 food sort challenge to support Daily Bread Food Bank

Seventy volunteers from across the Trucks for Change (T4C) network gathered Oct. 23 to support the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, participating in a spirited food sort challenge. In…

Whiteman named FSC’s Ontario safety professional of the year

The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) recognized Tara Whiteman of Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) as a provincial safety professional of the year. During the 33rd FSC’s annual conference in Brampton, Ont.,…

Mill Creek Motor Freight’s Melo named FSC provincial driver of the year

Eric Melo of Mill Creek Motor Freight received the Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Provincial Truck Driver of the Year award along with a $2,500 cheque from Truck Right, driver management…

MTA raises concerns over restored apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is expressing concerns about the recently restored one-to-one apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio, fearing it could negatively impact apprentices in Manitoba’s trucking industry without improving safety. Aaron Dolyniuk,…

Applications open for 2025 Top Fleet Employers program

Trucking HR Canada has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program, with a deadline set for Feb. 14, 2025. The program aims…

Women’s representation grows in U.S. transportation leadership, declines to 9.5% among drivers

Women now make up 9.5% of CDL-holding professional drivers in the U.S., a drop from 12% last year. This is according to the Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) latest…

Globocam makes employees’ dreams come true

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Montreal-based heavy-duty truck dealership Globocam has decided to offer a unique gift to its employees: the opportunity for some to realize their greatest dream. This…

Steve’s Livestock Transport HR manager named HR Leader of the Year

Colleen Tesarski, human resources manager, people and culture with Steve’s Livestock Transport was named the HR Leader of the Year during a special presentation by Trucking HR Canada. The award…

Trucking HR Canada recognizes 104 trucking companies as Top Fleet Employers

More than 100 Canadian trucking companies were recognized Oct. 17 as the top employers in the sector. The awards were doled out during Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers awards…

Trucking Announcements: Erb supports Local Community Food Centre; KAG and MADD honor impaired driving victims

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Erb Group’s continuous support of the Standford 5K Run event helped it raise $40,000 for Local…

Truck drivers win instant lottery prizes

Two truck drivers are celebrating after winning big instant lottery prizes in Ontario. Colin Caines of Brampton won a $100,000 top prize with Instant Crossword Tripler, while Leslie Mann of…