Agrawal named Orbcomm CEO

Orbcomm has announced that Sameer Agrawal has joined the company as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors. Sameer Agrawal (Photo: Orbcomm) Agrawal will succeed…

Trucking announcements: Steinhardt to lead Stertil-Koni, Isherwood is KAG Canada’s director of safety

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The new year brings changes as Stertil-Koni USA named a president, J.J. Keller & Associates’ board of directors has…

ATRI seeks driver input on challenges faced by women truckers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to identify what female and male truck drivers believe to be the barriers to entry for women truck drivers.  The…

Walenczak named Kenworth general manager, Paccar VP

Jim Walenczak has been appointed general manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar vice-president. Jim Walenczak (Photo: Kenworth) Walenczak served for two years as Kenworth assistant general manager for…

Caccaro to lead AHG’s transport operations

Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG) has announced the retirement of Stephen Barr effective Dec. 31, 2023, and the appointment of Sandro Caccaro as his replacement. Barr served as the company’s president of transportation since…

Trucking announcements: NMFTA hires strategy officer, Eassons spreads Christmas cheer

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association appointed a chief strategy officer while two Great Dane executives were elected to…

Carriers bring donated holiday meals to needy Canadians

The generous spirit of the Christmas season was on display as carriers teamed up with Trucks For Change to deliver food to people in need. The Erb Group, Apps Transportation…

Mill Creek driver named Highway Angel for saving passengers from burning car

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named truck driver Eric Melo, from St. Thomas, Ont., a Highway Angel for stopping to help the occupants of a car that was on…

THRC says it’s moving needle forward on trucking HR challenges

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has highlighted its accomplishments for 2023, among them the secured $46 million in federal support for the Career ExpressWay program to train and onboard new…

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…

Women With Drive sessions will focus on AI, tech, leadership

Trucking HR Canada announced the Learning Highway sessions for the 2024 Women With Drive Leadership Summit will focus on tackling the main challenges in the trucking and logistics industry, covering…

APTA seeks consistent training as MELT rolls into Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says the Newfoundland and Labrador government is trying to sneak in a mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program for new truck drivers. The province announced…

CTA crowns Knowles 2023 National Driver of the Year

Darcy Knowles of Alchemist Specialty Carriers based in Langley, B.C., has been named 2023 National Driver of the Year by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada. The…

Trucking announcements: Great Dane hires EVP of strategy, Charbonneau leaves CargoM

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. While Great Dane welcomed a strategy executive and Torc Robotics appointed a chief information security officer, CargoM’s general director…

TTC hosts 108th annual gala dinner, awards scholarships and elects new board members

The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) held its Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on Thursday. The AGM was followed by the Club’s 108th Annual Dinner and Gala. …