Human Resources Trucking HR Canada appoints Carruth as chairman May 30, 2022 Trucking HR Canada appointed David Carruth, president of One for Freight, as board chairman, and Oksana Exell as vice-chairwoman, at its annual general meeting on Monday. “With labor shortages and…
Business Management Mackie becomes TTA’s first female president May 25, 2022 Sara Mackie, director of finance with Mackie Transportation, has been elected the Toronto Trucking Association’s (TTA) first female president. Mackie joined the TTA board in 2016, and served as vice-president…
Human Resources DTNA appoints Cooper as GM of Mount Holly plant May 24, 2022 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed Joanna Cooper to the role of general manager of its Mount Holly, N.C., manufacturing plant, home of Freightliner M2 and SD model production.
Human Resources CargoM’s Try-it-Days introduce new entrants to trucking May 19, 2022 About 15 people kicked the tires of a career in trucking, thanks to the first Try-it-Days CargoM held as part of a Trucking Career Immersion Program (TCIP) launched in April.
Business Management Trucking employers need to be flexible when navigating return to office: Splinter May 17, 2022 Young people were more likely to be laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there was a surge in women taking on delivery jobs during the same time period. Those…
Human Resources Bowley moves to top job at moving conference May 16, 2022 Ryan Bowley has been named executive director of the American Trucking Associations’ Moving and Storage Conference – a group that represents household good moving companies and industry suppliers, as well…
Human Resources McCartney named SVP and CFO for Volvo, Mack May 16, 2022 Gary McCartney has been named senior-vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks. McCartney succeeds Ken Trolle, who is now executive vice-president and…
Business Management Kriska hires Haan to direct truckload operations May 11, 2022 Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has named Richard Haan to the newly created role of director of operations. He will optimize the company’s truckload operations, reporting to chief operating officer David…
Health & Safety Bison driver named Highway Angel May 6, 2022 A Bison Transport driver from Linden, Alta., is among the latest Highway Angels recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Larry Williams was driving on Hwy. 1, just west of…
Human Resources Trailcon Leasing names Rick Hull chief sales officer May 6, 2022 Trailcon Leasing has appointed Rick Hull to the position of chief sales officer. He will lead the expansion of the company’s TrailerCare product, promote the company’s refrigerated trailer refresh program,…
Health & Safety Bradford West Gwillimbury latest municipality to back ODTA May 5, 2022 The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) says it is grateful for the support from the Bradford West Gwillimbury town council, the latest municipality to support the organization, joining Mississauga and…
Human Resources Highway Star of the Year delivers nutrition, and hope May 5, 2022 When Sami Abdurahim immigrated to Canada 20 years ago, he came from a war-torn country where he was no stranger to need. When he saw need existed even in Canada,…
Equipment Wilks elected MEMA board vice-chairman May 2, 2022 Kurk Wilks, president and chief executive officer of Mann+Hummel, has been elected vice-chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) board of directors. Wilks joined the board in 2021.
Human Resources Fleets offer flexibility, perks to attract and retain drivers May 2, 2022 Fleets are constantly on the lookout for drivers. Signing on an experienced professional who will hang around for a while is like striking gold. Trucking HR Canada data shows there…
Transportation Day & Ross trucker named Quebec’s Driver of the Year May 2, 2022 Francis Lajoie, a driver for Day & Ross, received the prestigious Volvo 2022 Quebec Driver of the Year Award at the 69th annual convention of the Quebec Trucking Association. Lajoie…
