Private fleet dispatcher award unveiled

MILTON, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and CPC Logistics Canada are joining forces to honor dispatchers with the newly created Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award.

Kennedy top Canadian at inspection championships

ORLANDO, FL - Darren Kennedy of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure earned the top Canadian honor at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's 25th annual inspector championships, making him the first to hold a trophy remembering contributions of long-time contributor Sean McAlister. Sean McAlister's wife, Beverly Spencer, spoke at the awards ceremony and helped present the first Sean McAlister High Points Canada Award to winner Darren Kennedy.The competition was held in Orlando, Florida, from August 7-11, testing participants on inspections covering everything from North American Standard Level 1 procedures to hazardous materials and dangerous goods, cargo tank and bulk packaging, and passenger carrier vehicles, and out-of-service criteria. Kennedy placed third overall in the category covering North American Standard Level 1 inspections. Lance Skoog of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General placed third in the North American Standard hazardous materials, dangerous goods, cargo tank, and bulk packagings inspection.

Road shippers honored in 2017 Shipper’s Choice Awards

Twenty-one carriers have been named Carrier of Choice in the 2017 Shipper's Choice awards.

PMTC honors highlight annual event

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) honored fleets, drivers and retirees alike on Thursday, in a series of awards handed out during the first day of its annual conference.

PacLease honors top dealers

BELLEVUE, WA -- PacLease has named PacLease Edmonton Kenworth in Edmonton, Alberta, and Location de Camioins Excellence PacLease in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, as Canada's 2016 Kenworth and Peterbilt Franchises of the Year.

PMTC accepting award entries until April 30

MILTON, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada's (PMTC) awards program will be taking entries until April 30, 2017. Every year the PMTC honors private sector fleets and drivers with awards at their annual conference. This year's awards will be presented at the PMTC's Annual Conference being held on June 15-16 at the Plaza-Fallsview Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

OTA seeking hero, top driver

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association is looking for nominees for 2017 Volvo Trucks/OTA Ontario Truck Driver of the Year and the Bridgestone/OTA Truck Hero Award.

Peterbilt Manitoba tops in service marks

DENTON, TX -- Peterbilt Manitoba has been named Peterbilt First Class Service Excellence Dealer of the Year, recognizing the highest dealer group performance for First Class Service Excellence.

Canadian carriers, couriers on Forbes employer list

TORONTO, ON - Several Canadian fleets have been recognized in Forbes Magazine's list of Canada's Best Employers for 2017.

Purolator honors Ayr, Seaboard

TORONTO, ON - Purolator has named recipients of its 2015 Carrier of the Year Award, with Ayr Motor Express named Long Haul Carrier of the Year, and Seaboard Transport named Short Haul Carrier of the Year. It's the second consecutive win for Ayr Motor Express.

Bendix recognizes platinum performers

ELYRIA, OH - Nine Canadian businesses were among 36 top performers recognized this year by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' Premier Distributor Program.

Tallman named International’s North Am Dealer of Year

LISLE, IL - Tallman Truck Centre has been named International Truck's North American Dealer of the Year, in an honor awarded during an annual dealer meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Know a Distinguished Woman in Logistics?

CLEVELAND, OH -- The deadline is close at hand to nominate someone you know for an award that recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in the practice of logistics in North America.

Editor Peter Carter and Blog Finalist for Award

TORONTO - He hasn't been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, but one writer for Today's Trucking is up for a pretty sweet honor for his blog.

TransX Trucker Named Manitoba Driver of the Year

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Trucking Association and Volvo Trucks Canada announced this year's Manitoba Driver of the Year is Murray Slack of the TransX Group of Companies during the Truck Driving Championships Awards banquet on Saturday at the Victoria Inn Hotel in Winnipeg.