Bangston takes on expanded role as president, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis

Daimler Truck North America announced Kevin Bangston has taken on a new, expanded role as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), in addition to his current role…

Daimler Truck North America and UAW ratify deal

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached new collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 7,400 hourly employees at six manufacturing and component facilities in the…

Trucking Announcements: Erb receives purpose award, Cummins promotes Trueblood

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, the Erb Group received the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association’s Purpose award, and the Canadian International Freight…

THRC webinars to focus on compliance, recruitment, labor market

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) launched a series of educational webinars with a labor market outlook session on May 1. Focused on topics such as regulatory compliance and workforce trends, the…

TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets to honor top carrier workplaces

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced its driver satisfaction awards program called TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets. The program will celebrate and recognize the best carrier…

True North Freight Solutions drivers demand unpaid wages

Scores of drivers claim they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after they alleged an Ontario trucking company told them to remove their belongings from the trucks they drove,…

Trucking Announcements: Appointments at Goodyear, Melett; new hires at Ampure, PERC

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Donna Hensley was appointed Melett North America’s country manager and John Thomas heads global EVSE sales at…

Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre unveiled following $20 million donation

The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre has been officially unveiled, celebrating the ‘extraordinary generosity’ of the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten and signifying a leap forward…

UAW, Daimler Truck reach tentative deal

The UAW (United Auto Workers) has reached a tentative agreement with Daimler Truck ahead of the contract’s expiration on April 26, after mounting a campaign and strike threat against the…

UPDATED: Police search for missing Newfoundland truck driver

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking drivers and hunters to check for potentially relevant video to locate a truck driver who went missing near Cornwall, Ont. last week. Brian,…

AMTA honors Nkala with driver of the year award

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) named Graham Nkala of Flying J Canada Transport its driver of the year. Others recognized for their contributions to Alberta’s commercial transportation industry at…

Hochapfel joins Star Safety Technologies

Gunther Hochapfel (Photo: Supplied) Grote Industries-owned Star Safety Technologies appointed Gunther Hochapfel as the new regional sales manager.  “His understanding of the Canadian landscape positions him uniquely to cultivate…

THRC offers new resources to recruit, retain women

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is offering new tools to employers in its latest labor market outlook to recruit and retain more women in the trucking and logistics industry. The tools…

Carriers recruiting pick of driver crop amid sluggish conditions  

Putting people first and setting them up for success with opportunities and training helps Challenger Motor Freight recruit and retain drivers. Word of mouth endorsement of how you treat drivers…

Trucking Announcements: New hires at Attrix, TCA; Sabol’s promotion at East Manufacturing

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Attrix hired Milie Perreault-Favreau as vice-president of sales and partner relations, and Mark Sabol has been promoted…