Volvo names Blackman regional VP of Canada

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has appointed Matthew Blackman as the new regional vice-president of Canada, effective Oct. 1. Blackman will report to Peter Voorhoeve, VTNA president. Blackman will succeed…

Goodyear opens nominations for highway hero award

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced the call for the 40th year of Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations. To commemorate Goodyear’s 125th anniversary, the company will select two winners from a wider…

Social media, technology can attract next generation of drivers, report says

Leveraging social media and showcasing technological innovations could attract a young and diverse workforce to trucking, according to a report commissioned by Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP).

MTA marks National Trucking Week with fundraisers, driver appreciation

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) celebrated National Trucking Week that ran till Sept. 9 with driver appreciation barbecues, a golf tournament, truck pull and Special Olympics truck ride. Premier Truck…

Lion Electric names Brunet president, Coulombe chief financial officer

Zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric announced that Nicolas Brunet has been appointed as president. He will work alongside Marc Bedard, CEO and founder, on the elaboration and execution of all strategic aspects of…

Trucking announcements: Phillips Industries hires Hofley as VP of sales, Rush Enterprises raises breast cancer awareness

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new sales VP at Phillips Industries, the sale of pink mudflaps at Rush…

Technology can streamline driver performance coaching: Veriha president

Fleets can bolster risk management programs by regularly coaching truck drivers, but it may not seem like there are enough hours in a day. A safety manager would need to…

Mentoring, flexibility will help attract, retain Gen Z workers

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 — and businesses looking to recruit members of this labor pool may want to…

Truckers make supply chains stronger, Rodriguez says

Truckers make our lives easier and supply chains stronger, said Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez, expressing his gratitude to truck drivers during National Trucking Week that runs till Sept.

Industry celebrates transportation workers during National Trucking Week

Messages of support and congratulations are pouring in for National Trucking Week that runs till Sept. 9, during which the industry celebrates all those who keep the economy on the…

Sarkaria named Ontario transportation minister

Caroline Mulroney and Prabmeet Sarkaria are switching roles in Ontario’s provincial cabinet, as Sarkaria becomes transportation minister and Mulroney becomes president of Ontario’s Treasury Board. Todd McCarthy becomes associate minister…

Nominations open for Best Fleets to Drive for program

Best Fleets to Drive For has opened nominations for the 16th edition of the program. Now through Oct. 31, company drivers and independent contractors can nominate the companies they work…

TFI International acquires Vedder Transportation

TFI International has acquired Vedder Transportation Group, a fleet that specializes in transporting tanks of food grade liquids and dry bulk commodities, establishing a national food grade tank truck network…

Trucking announcements: WTG celebrates 40th anniversary, Nikola names Vesco to board

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Woodcock Transportation Group marking its 40th anniversary, Nikola Corporation appointing a board member, promotions…

Hino Motors Manufacturing names Jung president and CEO

Truck manufacturer Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. (HMM) has appointed Davey Jung as president and CEO, and chairman of the board for HMM, effective Sept. 1.  Jung succeeds Masamichi Mizukoshi, who…