Transportation Canadian among TCA Driver of the Year finalists November 23, 2020 FREDERICTON, N.B. – Armour Transportation driver Susie De Ridder of Fredericton, N.B., is one of three finalists for the Truckload Carriers Association’s Company Driver of the Year award. She is…
Mobile and IT Drivewyze taps Vigillo founder Steve Bryan November 20, 2020 DALLAS, Texas – Drivewyze has named Vigillo founder Steve Bryan as its new senior advisor, safety. Bryan will help the company expand its safety products and services, the company announced.
Transportation Phillips Industries bolsters design team November 20, 2020 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has named Tom Peterson senior mechanical design engineer, the company said Friday. In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for designing and…
Human Resources Trucking remains focused on safety November 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – More than eight months after the pandemic struck, the trucking industry is still focused on keeping employees safe, human resource managers said Thursday. They also told the…
Transportation ZF’s U.S. division announces leadership change November 18, 2020 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ZF Commercial Vehicle Controls Systems Division (CVCS), formerly known as Wabco, has announced a major leadership change. The company said Wednesday Jon Morrison, president of CVCS…
Human Resources CVSA to honor excellent international driver November 17, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), widely known for its enforcement efforts, is looking once again to recognize an exceptional driver through the International Driver Excellence Award…
Sustainability Hyliion names Oxholm compliance czar November 17, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Hyliion has hired Jose Oxholm as vice-president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, the company announced Monday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial…
Equipment Pierquip appoints VP of sales for Ontario November 17, 2020 MIRABEL, Que. – Pierquip, which specializes in trailer sales, financing and service, has appointed Gene Boyer vice-president of sales for Ontario, the company announced Monday. Gene Boyer. (Photo: Pierquip) Boyer…
Transportation Truck dealership fills a key training gap November 16, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Students at a Manitoba mechanics school can now get hands-on training, thanks to the donation of a tractor by a truck dealership in Winnipeg. The 2013 Volvo…
Transportation WIT unveils Driver Ambassador trailer November 13, 2020 PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking (WIT) has unveiled its Driver Ambassador trailer, and named it WITney. The announcement was made Friday during the 2020 Accelerate! Virtual Conference and Expo…
Human Resources Ontario fleet says it’s a victim of India job scam November 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – An Ontario fleet has issued an alert, saying a company in India’s Punjab state is using its name as a cover to defraud job seekers. Gigg Express…
Transportation Manchulenko to lead EkoStinger’s expansion in Canada November 9, 2020 EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — EkoStinger has appointed John Manchulenko vice-president of Canadian sales, the company said Monday . With nearly 30 years of experience in the trucking industry, Manchulenko will…
Business Management Meritor names Chris Villavarayan CEO November 9, 2020 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has appointed Chris Villavarayan chief executive officer and president, the company has announced. Villavarayan, currently executive vice-president and chief operating officer, will succeed Jay Craig, who…
Business Management Teamsters, UPS Canada ratify five-year collective agreement November 6, 2020 LAVAL, Que. – Teamsters Canada and UPS Canada have ratified a five-year collective agreement covering frontline workers, including drivers. The deal concludes five months of “intense negotiations,” Teamsters reported. More…
Business Management How trucking can better attract Millennials, Gen-Zers October 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – If the trucking industry hopes to attract more youth, it needs to better communicate the employment opportunities that exist and help new entrants manage the financial burden…
