Macintyre is first woman named OTA’s top driver

TORONTO, ON - Karin Macintyre was once told she was the 5,000th woman in Canada to hold a commercial driver's licence. Now she's the first woman to be named Volvo Trucks - Ontario Trucking Association Driver of the Year.

Bison driver named TCA Company Driver of the Year

NASHVILLE, TN - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named its company driver and owner-operator of the year awards at the TCA's annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday evening. Bison Transport driver, Murray Manuliak was awarded with the TCA's Company Driver of the Year award during its annual awards reception.

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.

Bradley, drivers honored during OTA gala

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) honored leading drivers and its Chief Executive Officer during emotional presentations at the group's annual convention on Thursday night. A tearful Bradley, who retires from his executive role at the end of 2017, was clearly shocked when presented the annual OTA/Shaw Tracking Service to Industry Award. "I picked this year's winner and it wasn't supposed to be me," Bradley said with a laugh, after an emotional video retrospective. Family members and past chairmen representing several decades of association work joined him on stage in the surprise tribute.

Penner driver tops in Manitoba

WINNIPEG -- With his 27 years of driving experience, an exemplary safety record, and community involvement, Dennis Barkman was an easy choice for Manitoba's 2009 Driver of the Year award.

MacKinnon driver tops in Ontario

TORONTO -- On the strength of 2.6 million collision-free kilometres, Jim Coles was named the 2009 Ontario Trucking Association - Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of The Year.

Canadian Freightways veteran earns top trucker status

VICTORIA -- Adament that his equipment is always in top working order, John Beeler has racked up more than 3.75 million kilometres without a preventable accident or injury.

Outstanding driver achievement honored in Manitoba

WINNIPEG -- Manitoba's most prestigious driver trucker awards were presented recently, including the province's Driver of the Year honor.

Ontario’s Driver of the Year Search Begins

TORONTO - Ready, Set, Go! The search to find the best truck driver in Ontario has begun and it could be someone you know, it could even be you.

Trucking’s best call Manitoba home

WINNIPEG -- There might be something in the water in Manitoba, or it might just be a coincidence, but Canada's best driver and dispatcher both call our country's middle province home.

Kriska driver named Ontario’s best

TORONTO -- Luke Langlois of Brockville, Ont. has covered a lot of miles as a trucker and collision free at that, so the driver was a good choice for Ontario's top driver.