Gutierrez named ZF North America president

ZF North America announced that Ramiro Gutierrez is taking on the role of president of North America. He will report to board of management member Peter Holdmann. Gutierrez brings 30…

Trucking Announcements: Goodyear’s human resources leadership transition

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada opened nominations for its annual Mentorship Award, and Reimer Associates hired Rob…

ATA re-ups CEO Chris Spear’s contract

The board of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has extended the contract of president and CEO Chris Spear through 2029. Spear was last signed for five years in 2021.

Speedy’s Barran named Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships Grand Champ

The Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships (TRTDC) returned to the parking lot of the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., May 25, and a familiar face took the top prize. Rennie…

Bison CEO Rob Penner reflects on career as retirement looms

Rob Penner, the affable CEO of Bison Transport, will hang up his keys for good on May 31. Penner, who fell into the trucking industry as a driver and later…

Bison names Mike Ludwick CEO, as Penner announces retirement

Bison Transport has announced the retirement of CEO Rob Penner effective May 31, and the appointment of Mike Ludwick as interim president and CEO. “Rob helped navigate Bison Transport through…

Driver employment sees strong growth, THRC report reveals

Transport truck drivers saw the strongest employment growth in the first quarter of 2024, with an additional 32,600 drivers employed in the quarter compared to Q1 2023, according to the…

Trucking Announcements: New CEOs at Velociti, Motiv

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was rich in executive appointments with industry veterans joining some of industry’s prominent companies. While Grant Naslund…

AMTA appoints Bennett as board of directors chairman

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) appointed Tim Bennett as chairman of its board of directors. Bennett is the vice-president at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul and has been actively…

Industry welcomes proposed enhancements to roadside enforcement, driver training

Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria introduced the new  Safer Roads and Communities Act that, if passed, would grant additional powers to Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)…

Trucking Announcements: Krueper joins DynaCert, Penske joins PACT

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Polaris donated goods to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter and Penske Truck Leasing joined Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT)…

CNTL owner-ops ratify agreement

CN has announced its tentative agreement with CNTL, providers of first- and last-mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has been ratified. Unifor confirms it was ratified by a vote with…

Nominations open for OTA 2024 Truck Hero and Driver of the Year

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Volvo Trucks Canada OTA Driver of the Year Award and the OTA Bridgestone Truck…

Safety, industry image remain top concerns among women: THRC 

One in four career-seeking women would consider a job in the trucking and logistics sector, according to Trucking HR Canada’s survey report. Of those women who would consider a career in trucking and…

Trucking Announcements: Driving Force supports Indigenous scholarship, Kennedy wins CIFFA’s leadership award

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Monica Kennedy won CIFFA’s 2024 Donna Letterio Leadership Award, and the Driving Force Group of Companies donated…