Erb Group raises more than $20K for local charities

Ontario-based Erb Group raised more than $20,000 for three community organizations through its 32nd annual Charity Golf Tournament, held in September at Rebel Creek Golf Club in Petersburg, Ont. The…

Trucks for Change delivers more than 100,000 food packs to support kids during summer

Trucks for Change Network (T4C) has completed a two-month national effort that saw 31 fleets deliver 101,640 food packs to 73 food banks across Canada, supporting Food Banks Canada’s After…

Trucking announcements: Maxim raises $36K for charity, Grote adds leaders to Canada, Mexico teams

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. As the season of celebrations, holidays and giving approaches, industry members stepped up to help the less fortunate. Maxim…

Trucking announcements: Phillips Connect hires VP, ATA names vice-chairman

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a vice-presidential hire at Phillips Connect, a new vice-chairman at the American Trucking Association…

Trucking announcements: Martel joins TFI International’s board, students get a taste of trucking careers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes an addition to TFI International’s board of directors; a promotion at Atlas Van…

Trucking Announcements: Concrete Ontario highlights driver skills, Teamsters donate $20K to cancer facility

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Concrete Ontario’s truck rodeo, Teamsters Canada Foundation’s donation to charity, new hires at EMCO Industries and…

Trucking Announcements: Penner celebrates 100 and TTA fundraises $12K

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Penner International celebrating a century in trucking, a DDC FPO promotion, a MEMA appointment, and…

Trucks For Change keeps charitable wheels rolling

Trucks For Change is gearing up to help more Canadians in need this year by continuing to connect carriers and charities — leveraging extra truck and trailer capacity to help…

Spirit of giving is alive and well in trucking

Canada’s trucking industry serves every community across the country. Look no further than stocked store shelves for proof of that. But it would be a mistake to suggest the support…

Canadian fleets top Plaid for Dad fundraising

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian fleets have once again counted themselves among the top fundraisers in the fight against prostate cancer, supporting the Plaid for Dad campaign. Sutco Transportation Specialists of…

Change, added commitment, coming to Trucks for Change

Chairman Scott Smith says the Canadian Trucking Alliance is committing more support for Trucks for Change. TORONTO, Ont. – Trucks for Change, an organization that matches trucking-related resources and charity…

Vehicle graphics pulling for a cause

TORONTO, Ont. -- Any driver can become attached to a truck, but there’s something special about driving equipment that promotes a charity. A growing number of fleets use vehicle graphics to help pull for a cause.

Trucks for Change delivers for charity

Pete Dalmazzi, Trucks for Change Network MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trucks for Change Network, an organization that connects charities to those who can haul their freight, has just transported its 20…

Pink truck celebrates fifth Express Mondor golf tournament for breast cancer

LANORAIE, Que. – Whether they were on they dance floor or the 19th hole, for 160 participants in this year’s Express Mondor golf tournament and fundraising dinner the day was a hole in one. This year marked the fifth for the yearly day on the links raising funds for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation at Club de golf Berthier. The foursomes on the course followed the event up with a dinner attended by 200 where a cheque for $25,000 was presented to the foundation. That amount brings the five-year total the company has raised to more than $130,000.

Total Canada and TRP partner to change oil in a hurry and give back to the community

KLEINBURG, Ont. – Ringing in their first year at their Kleinburg, Ont. location, partners TRP and Total Canada wanted to give back to the community they’ve become a part of.