Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.

This week, TruckNews.com is saddened to report that former Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) president Donald Fillmore passed away.

Wellington Group of Companies hired Michael Evans as a business development manager, Manac appointed Mike Brown as a new sales representative for Eastern Canada, and Transflo welcomed Chris MacDonald as executive vice-president of sales and telematics. Meanwhile, Challenger Motor Freight hosted Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee’s meeting.

Wellington welcomes Evans as business development manager

Wellington Group of Companies has welcomed Michael Evans as its new business development manager, expanding its focus on connecting customers with comprehensive supply chain solutions.

He joins the company after serving as national business development manager at T-Force Integrated Solutions for more than two years.

Evans held various leadership roles in his earlier career at UPS, The Globe & Mail, Rogers Communications, Torstar Digital, Golf Canada, VerticalScope, Eyereturn Marketing, and more.

Manac hires Brown to strengthen Eastern Canada sales

Following the opening of its new sales and service center in Moncton, N.B., Manac appointed Mike Brown as a new sales representative.

Brown will oversee the development and servicing of customers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, helping to expand Manac’s reach as a trailer manufacturer and service provider in the region.

Prior to joining the company, Brown worked as an account manager at O’Regan’s Automotive Group and held the role of sales representative at East Coast International Trucks. His earlier experience includes role at Ocean Contractors, Belron Canada, CertaPro Painters, Sherwin-Williams, and more.

Transflo names MacDonald as EVP of sales, telematics

Transflo announced the appointment of Chris MacDonald as executive vice-president of sales and telematics.

MacDonald will lead Transflo’s sales strategy, focusing on revenue growth and expanding its market reach in the transportation sector. With extensive experience in transportation technology, including executive roles at Orbcomm, he brings a background in SaaS and IoT-based telematics designed to enhance fleet efficiency and safety, the company said in a news release.

During his tenure of over 15 years at Orbcomm, MacDonald held roles including senior vice-president of North American sales, overseeing sales initiatives across various industries such as transportation and maritime. Prior to Orbcomm, he was a vice-president of sales at Pebble Technology International.

Former APTA president Donald Fillmore passed away

Trucking veteran Donald ‘Donnie’ Fillmore, 72, of Clairville, N.B., passed away Nov. 2.

His career in trucking spanned decades. He was a former president of Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and owner and operator of Fillmore Trucking and Atlantic Pacific Transport.

Even after stepping back from longhaul trucking, Fillmore and his wife, Marie, continued to serve the industry by guiding drivers with special loads to destinations, always helping others on the road, the Ontario Trucking Association shared in an announcement.

Fillmore also was a steadfast supporter of his sons, Donnie and Mark, frequently attending their hockey and ball games. Later in life, his grandchildren brought him profound joy, and he embraced the role of “Papa” with great pride, the announcement reads. Beyond his family and trucking, Filmore was deeply involved in his community, serving on the boards of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Clairville, the Rec Council, and the Rexton Credit Union. He was also president of the Mud Bog Association and was active in the local snowmobile club.

Challenger, OTA, host Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee

Challenger Motor Freight recently hosted the Ontario Police Commercial Vehicle Committee (OPCVC) for its fall meeting in Cambridge, Ont., on Nov. 1. 

The event allowed both in-person and virtual participation and was organized in collaboration with the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Established in 2009, the OPCVC comprises frontline Ontario police officers, including those from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and municipal services certified by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance through the MTO.

The committee aims to foster collaboration among policing partners, the MTO, and the trucking industry to enhance road safety across the province. Its initiatives include joint enforcement operations and educational engagements with the trucking sector.