Nominations open for TCA’s 2026 drivers of the year award

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards. Five winners will receive a $20,000 prize each. The…

DHL Express names Darryl Wettlaufer CEO for Canada

DHL Express has appointed Darryl Wettlaufer as its new CEO in Canada, marking his return to the country after three years leading operations for the company’s regional hubs in the…

Accusations emerge about conduct of Panjaab Transport, currently in receivership

Panjaab Transport, which was recently placed into receivership but said it has a plan to escape from it, has been accused of…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at TEN, ATD; VPs named at Fleet Advantage, Stevens Transport, Kooner FMS

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week was filled with executive leadership appointments across the industry. America Tire Distributors named Todd Sanders and Keith…

Panjaab Transport denies wrongdoing, outlines plan to emerge from receivership

Panjaab Transport says it has a plan to emerge from receivership, with a $13-million mortgage approval in place that will allow it to cover its debt…

Samsara partners with THRC in launching $5,000 scholarship

Samsara announced a new scholarship in partnership with Trucking HR Canada (THRC) to support the next generation of trucking leaders. The one-time $5,000 scholarship, revealed at the 2025 Top Fleet…

Trucking HR Canada honors Top Fleet Employers

Trucking HR Canada celebrated the people who keep the wheels turning in the trucking and logistics industry during its annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) gala in Toronto on Oct. 15.

Trucks for Change responding to worsening food insecurity crisis

While facing struggles of their own amid a persistent freight market downturn, Trucks for Change (T4C) partner fleets remained exceptionally busy over the past year doing good for others. Those…

Canada Cartage’s Fletcher named HR Leader of the Year

Stephen Fletcher, chief human resources officer of Canada Cartage (Ontario), was named the HR Leader of the Year during a special presentation by Trucking HR Canada (THRC). The award was…

DTNA appoints Berg as VP of vocational sales national accounts

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) appointed Eugene Berg vice-president of vocational sales national accounts, effective Oct. 20. He will report to David Carson, senior vice-president of sales and marketing, succeeding…

Panjaab Transport placed into receivership

Panjaab Transport, an Oakville, Ont.-based fleet running 117 trucks, has been placed in receivership. RBC says it’s owed more than $12 million and had “numerous and consistent concerns regarding the…

Truckstop partners with Prax to combat freight fraud

Truckstop has announced a strategic partnership with Dale Prax, founder of Collaborative Rating Systems and a freight fraud expert, to strengthen industry-wide collaboration, advocacy, and education around cargo theft and…

Truck driver plans to help family with $50,000 lottery win

A truck driver plans to use part of his lottery winnings to help family. Mario Marciello of Ajax, Ont., won a Wintario50 prize worth $50,000 in the Aug. 14 draw. The trucker…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership additions at Davco, ATD; Miller retires from KAG Canada

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Scott Montesi returned to Davco as president and KAG Canada’s Kim Miller announced he will retire at…

Is there still value in learning to drive on trucks with manual transmissions?

I recently came across an eye-opening recruiting ad on LinkedIn. An Ontario-based carrier is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers with manual experience and…