Verspeeten Cartage founder donates $20M to London hospital in cancer fight

Archie Verspeeten – the founder of Ingersoll, Ont.-based Verspeeten Cartage — donated $20 million to the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) in one of his final philanthropic acts to…

Lion Electric slashes workforce

Lion Electric announced today it has eliminated 150 positions, about 10% of its total workforce. The move was done in an effort to: “rationalize its cost structure and…

Trucking announcements: OTA celebrates industry’s long-serving members, Belgium honors CargoM’s Charbonneau

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The Ontario Trucking Association recently feted members for decades of service to the industry, while Belgium honored…

Trucking announcements: Killingsworth to lead NMFTA board, truckers raise $160K for Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight a Polaris Transportation Group executive who is the first woman to…

OTA recognizes female truckers’ accomplishments

Two female drivers were recognized for their professional achievements at the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) 97th annual executive conference last night. The 2023 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award went…

Jim Glionna receives prestigious Service to Industry award

Jim Glionna, founder of Newcom Media, which publishes this website, Today’s Trucking and Transport Routier magazines, and runs the Truck World and ExpoCam trade shows, has received the Ontario…

CargoM holds its eighth career day

Over 35 exhibitors attended CargoM’s eighth annual Career Day, promoting careers and training in the logistics and freight transport sector. Nearly 400 attendees came to the event in…

Goodyear initiates search for new CEO

Goodyear chairman and CEO Richard J. Kramer will retire from the company next year, and the search for his successor is underway, the company announced. It has retained…

Marcel Pouliot tapped to help grow PMTC in Western Canada

Longtime fleet veteran Marcel Pouliot has been named the Western Canada representative for the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). He will support the PMTC’s growth in…

Trucking announcements: Pressure Systems International promotes leaders, TCA seeks Driver of the Year Award nominations

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we focus on promotions in Pressure Systems International’s leadership team. Also, Truckload Carriers Association is…

Industry slowdown not the time to ease up on HR initiatives: panel

Freight markets have slowed, but several senior trucking executives stress that it’s the time for fleets to be more strategic and selective in hiring practices rather than taking their…

Trucking announcements: ONroute partners to fight human trafficking, Trucks for Change adds board members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight how the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is joining forces with Ontario’s ONroute…

CTA launches tip sheet to report suspected Driver Inc. behavior

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has created a step-by-step tip sheet and reporting guide to help carriers report suspected Driver Inc. behavior. The CTA and and its provincial…

St. Lawrence Seaway management, Unifor reach deal to end strike

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that it reached an agreement with Unifor, representing 360 unionized employees, to end the strike that began on Oct. 22. The…

Trucking announcements: NMFTA names Ohr chief operating officer, 13 Canadians among Frito-Lay million milers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s new chief operating officer, Frito-Lay North America’s…