Thermo King recognizes top 3 tech challenge winners

Scott DeWaal has repeated as the winner of Thermo King’s Top Dealer Technician competition. The Peak Thermo King technician competed against 158 others this year, up 36% from the prior…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Montway Auto Transport, VTE; TCA names first recipient of on-demand education award

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Alberto Anguiano was named Montway Auto Transport’s chief operating officer, and Vocational Trucks and Equipment (VTE) has…

Mullen named next TCA president

The Truckload Carriers Association has appointed Jim Mullen as its new president, effective April 6, succeeding retiring president Jim Ward. Mullen currently serves as executive director of the Clean Freight…

Deportation closer for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Lawyer

A lawyer for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says his client is one step closer to being deported to India. Lawyer Michael Greene says…

Connecticut refuse truck driver helps save choking toddler

A refuse truck driver in Vernon, Conn., is being credited with helping save a choking toddler after spotting a distressed mother on the roadside while on his route. Doug Haiko,…

Mid-Ontario Truck Centre named Volvo’s Canadian Dealer of the Year

Mid-Ontario Truck Centre was named Volvo Trucks’ 2025 Canadian Dealer of the Year. The dealership was rewarded for exceptional performance in sales, customer satisfaction and parts sales. (L-R): Matthew…

Allstate Peterbilt wins Dealer of the Year honors

Allstate Peterbilt has been named the truck maker’s 2025 North American Dealer Group of the Year. The group, with 23 dealer locations, was recognized for receiving top marks in Peterbilt’s…

M&K Truck Centers named top Volvo dealer group of 2025

M&K Truck Centers in Byron Center, Mich., has been named Volvo Trucks North American Dealer Group of the Year. The group includes 34 U.S. Volvo trucks dealerships across seven states…

Mid State Thermo King wins North American Dealer of the Year honors

Mid State Thermo King has been named Thermo King’s North American Dealer of the Year. “Our dealers are differentiators for us, helping us move the industry forward with their experience,…

Trucking Announcements: Yamaoka named president of Denso Products and Services America; Appointments at Contract Express, PTTAC, Bosch Truck Group, and more

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Denso has appointed Daisuke Yamaoka as president of Denso Products and Services Americas. Wellington Group of Companies…

Knight Transportation has new president

Joe Vitiritto takes over as president of Knight Transportation today. He rejoined the company in November 2025 and has most recently served as executive vice president of operation support. He…

Walde, Moye, Barkery named TCA’s 2025 Highway Angels of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Terry Walde of Searcy Trucking, Deshown Moye of Melton Truck Lines, and Heather Barkey of Nussbaum Transportation as the…

Brampton man charged for transporting illicit tobacco in Saskatchewan

A Brampton, Ont., man has been charged after Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers stopped the trucker near Battle River, Sask., and discovered 9.1 million illicit cigarettes in his trailer. The stop…

Schneider names Filter next president, CEO 

Schneider National announced that Jim Filter will take over as the company’s president and chief executive officer this summer. The appointment is a part of a planned leadership transition. Mark…

Paschall employee ownership group IPS announces leadership transition

Interstate Personnel Services (IPS), which runs a family of employee-owned trucking companies, has announced CEO Dave Gibbs will retire Feb. 1 after eight years at the helm. He’ll be replaced…