Equipment Steve Taylor retires from Rush Enterprises December 4, 2020 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Rush Enterprises announced Friday that Steve Taylor, vice-president of medium-duty truck and bus sales, will retire Dec. 31. He will be replaced by Scott Chowaniec, who…
Transportation Trailcon’s Foss president of Toronto Transportation Club December 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing executive manager – national accounts John Foss will serve as president of the Toronto Transportation Club in 2021, serving alongside an executive team confirmed during…
Transportation ABC show Big Sky angers trucking groups December 2, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – Trucking groups are hitting back at ABC over a new show, Big Sky, which they say tarnish the industry’s image. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) alleged that…
Transportation Day & Ross names SVP for dedicated sales December 2, 2020 HARTLAND, N.B. — Day & Ross announced Wednesday that Gardner Green has joined the company as senior vice-president, dedicated sales, North America. He has more than 20 of years experience…
Transportation Peterson names new marketing chief December 1, 2020 GRANDVIEW, Mo. — Peterson Manufacturing has named Jeff Geoffroy director of marketing and business development, the company announced Tuesday. In his new role, Geoffroy will be responsible for increasing brand…
Human Resources Westcan drivers raise $100K for charity December 1, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport drivers have raised $100,000 for local charities, through their Driver Advisory Board. “Our Driver Advisory Board has a long-lasting commitment to use their funding…
Regulations Quebec will continue to license 18-year-old truck drivers December 1, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – A Quebec program that put 18-year-old truck drivers behind the wheel will become a permanent fixture of the province’s truck driver training landscape on Dec. 10. The…
Transportation Nominations open for Female Driver of the Year December 1, 2020 PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking nominations for the 2021 Female Driver of the Year award. The annual award, sponsored by Walmart, recognizes outstanding female professional…
Equipment Simard appoints four senior managers December 1, 2020 BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. — Simard Suspensions president David Tremblay has announced a series of executive appointments. He has named Philippe Gonzalez engineering manager; Dominic Lavoie sales manager; Paul Septier business development…
Transportation OTA adds young leaders to its board November 30, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has elected 16 current and future leaders from the trucking industry as members of its board and Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)…
Human Resources OOIDA boss eyes FMCSA’s top role November 30, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) president and CEO Todd Spencer has expressed interest in the role of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator. He officially notified…
Human Resources TTSAO joins fight against Driver Inc. November 30, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has joined the fight against Driver Inc. The controversial employment model sees carriers employ drivers as independent service providers,…
Transportation Law regulates immigration consultants November 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – A legislation that will regulate immigration and citizenship consultants is now in force, the federal government announced Thursday. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act will…
Transportation Erb named chairman of Ontario Trucking Association November 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Wendell Erb, president and CEO of Erb Transport, has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and begins a two-year term at the helm. Erb,…
Business Management TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25 November 24, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…