OTA wants Ontario to suspend trucking’s access to OINP

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging provincial Labour Minister David Piccini to temporarily suspend the trucking industry’s access to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), warning that ongoing abuses…

ATA donates nearly $100K to driver support, disaster relief, anti-trafficking efforts

The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) donated nearly $100,000 to charitable organizations in 2025, allocating its funding toward driver health and wellness programs, disaster response, support for veterans…

Trucking Announcements: New CEOs at TEN, Optronics; Decisiv names CPO

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Ron and Mike Skelton of Ontario-based Skelton Truck Lines announced their retirement after 40 years with the…

OTA names Elkelouei Driver of the Year, honors Gillmore with Truck Hero award

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) celebrated two drivers at its annual conference in Toronto on Nov. 12, recognizing Kriska Transport’s Mohamed Elkelouei as Driver of the Year and Bison Transport’s…

OTA honors Gagnon with Service to Industry Award

Serge Gagnon overheard he was going to be honored by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) by pure chance, even before he had been officially informed of the decision. He was…

PTTAC, Bluedrop to roll out truck trainer accreditation program

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) and Bluedrop ISM are launching a long-term strategic partnership to develop and roll out a national industry endorsed truck trainer accreditation program.

Dee Dee Cox named 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking

Dee Dee Cox, vice president of human resources at Old Dominion Freight Line, has been named the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking. Cox was honored at the…

American Truck Historical Society teams up with Women In Trucking

The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) and Women In Trucking have begun a partnership to celebrate the impact of women in the evolution of the American trucking industry.   “Trucking plays…

Remorques Lewis appoints Thibert general manager

Quebec-based distributor of specialized semi-trailers Remorques Lewis has appointed Simon Thibert as general manager. He will oversee operations and continue to deliver service built on performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction,…

SelecTrucks’ Proud to Serve program hits $1 million in savings for military veterans

Pre-owned commercial truck dealer SelecTrucks announced that its Proud to Serve veterans discount program has delivered more than $1 million in savings to U.S. military veterans pursuing careers in the…

Pilot gives Road Warrior champs Kenworth truck, cash prizes

Pilot Travel Centers has named Stacy Batiste of Lafeyette, Lou., its 2025 Road Warrior champion, giving him a 2019 Kenworth W9 truck as his reward. Secondary winner Bobby Peeker of…

Atlantic Canada trucking schools emphasize need for instructor standards, internships

Experienced and well-trained driving school instructors are key to producing qualified truck drivers. Representatives from trucking schools in Atlantic Canada emphasized the need for oversight, mentoring and ongoing professional development…

Federal budget contains funding for trucking employers: Trucking HR Canada

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) says there are several initiatives within the federal budget announced yesterday that will help trucking and logistics businesses and their employment programs. “As the national workforce…

OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign to run Nov. 10-16

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) will launch its annual Truckers for Troops campaign from Nov. 10-16, beginning the same week as Veterans Day in the U.S. This annual drive…

Nova Scotia carriers use overseas recruiting, internships to hire truck drivers

Nova Scotia trucking companies are sending recruiters overseas, using internship programs, simulators and virtual reality and even hiring consultants to recruit, train and retain drivers. Executives from three carriers in…