MPI strike impacting Manitoba trucking industry, MTA warns

Manitoba’s trucking industry is facing a series of challenges during a Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) strike that has closed all the Crown corporation’s locations. “For our industry to operate people…

Trucking announcements: Andy Transport appoints Caracas as HR chief, Kinedyne celebrates 55 years

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new HR chief at Andy Transport, Kinedyne highlighting a landmark year, a DTNA…

Mackie Transportation celebrates 95 years in business

There has been a lot of change over the past decade with the Mackie family in Oshawa, synonymous with trucking in Durham Region. But one thing that hasn’t changed is…

Survey shows drivers rattled by Yellow shutdown

The shutdown of longtime LTL trucking firm Yellow Corp. has left drivers concerned about job security, although most carriers have taken steps to alleviate those concerns. That’s according to a…

In-house technician development program doubles shop’s revenue

Mike Schwarz, co-owner of Colorado-based repair shop JE-CO Truck and Trailer, says his company has nearly doubled its revenue in the four years since he purchased it, all while adding…

Bison’s Tyszuk named Highway Angel for helping couple after crash

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named truck driver Mariusz “Mario” Tyszuk, from Winnipeg a Highway Angel for stopping to help a couple after their vehicle crashed on the highway near…

Guglielmin takes over as Westport Fuel Systems CEO Johnson steps down

Westport Fuel Systems, supplier of alternative fuel systems and components, announced that David Johnson has decided to step down as chief executive officer and will resign from the board, effective…

Trucking announcements: Trailer raises trafficking awareness, Montreal port names interim CEO

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, there’s a new human trafficking awareness trailer on the road, Ancra Cargo has named a new…

Trucking job vacancies continue to increase

Canadian trucking jobs continue to go unfilled, according to the latest data in Trucking HR Canada’s Q1 vacancy report. The vacancy rate for both the truck transportation sector and transport…

Eaton renames Vehicle, eMobility groups

Eaton has renamed its Vehicle Group and eMobility businesses as its Mobility Group. Pete Denk (Photo: Supplied) The two groups will continue to report their financials separately, Eaton announced…

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…

CTA wants Recognized Employer Pilot for TFWs to screen out Driver Inc. employers

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is clearing red tape for reputable employers looking to take advantage of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program. Irek Kusmierczyk, parliamentary secretary to the…

Zonar appoints Gould as president and CEO

Zonar — a company that produces fleet management systems including Canadian-certified electronic logging devices — has appointed Michael Gould as president and CEO. Gould comes to this role after nearly…

Daimler Truck mourns passing of finance boss Jochen Goetz

Daimler Truck is mourning the sudden passing of board member in charge of finance and controlling, Jochen Goetz. He died “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 52, the company announced. Goetz was…

Trucking announcements: Montreal Port Authority CEO stepping down, High Bar Brands names territory managers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a leadership change coming to the Montreal Port Authority and High Bar Brands’ three…