PM lauds truckers to launch National Trucking Week

Among the first to laud the nation's truck drivers ahead of this week's National Trucking Week 2006 was Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who noted that Canada's supply chain and trade with the U.S. is "dependent on the professionalism and dedication of the thousands of individuals who keep Canada's freight moving," he wrote in a letter to the Canadian Trucking Association.

Ontario drivers share Grand Champion title at national competition

MONTREAL -- Ontario and Alberta's truck drivers distinguished themselves on the Professional Truck Drivers Championship held last month in Quebec.

Schneider honors top carriers in company network

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National, the largest transportation, logistics and intermodal services provider in the U.S., honored more than 26 carriers at the company's fourth annual Carrier Recognition Conference, including a few Canadian fleets.

L.E. Walker trucker named Canadian Driver of the Year

TORONTO -- One of Ontario's safest drivers has now been crowned Canada's Truck Driver of the Year.

Brandt-name charity

Calgary star loads van with gifts bound for needy kids

Canada’s best dispatchers honored

TORONTO -- One was in the room, the other watched from way up high. But both dispatchers were honored today at the Ontario Trucking Association's 80th annual convention as two of the country's best.

Alberta truckers help build homes for the needy

EDMONTON -- Alberta carriers have joined forces with a community humanitarian group to build houses for those in need of shelter.

Alberta driver honored for saving fellow trucker’s life

TORONTO -- Thanks to Shawn Berube, 72-year-old trucker Bernard Bublish is still alive today.

Trucking carriers plentiful on top 50 biz list

TORONTO -- Once again, for-hire truckers were well represented on Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies 2006 awards listing.

Angry Old Men

GRAND PRAIRIE, Alta. -- Meet the guys from Anger Managment Inc.

Career seekers get up front view of trucking

TORONTO -- High school students and some out-of-work adults had an opportunity to check out trucking and logistics careers when Ontario Trucking Association members in the Windsor area threw their doors open for facility tours recently.

Ask the Man Who Works Here: A ‘super’ approach to recruitment

DIEPPE, N.B. -- When you see Midland Transport Driver Jason Ling on the tube talking about why it's so great to work for this Atlantic Canada carrier, his slight Maritime accent and grin make you want to believe everything he says.

Paint Your Wagons

Like the man says, every reputable corporate carrier knows that a good-looking fleet attracts drivers -- and customers.

A Little Piece of History

The Pioneer Acres Truck Museum in Irricana, Alta., houses an astonishing collection of very rare antique trucks.

Heavy hauler wins prestigious Service to Industry award

TORONTO -- The highest honor bestowed on an Ontario trucking executive has been give to Don Anderson, founder and president of Don Anderson Haulage of Stouffville, Ont.