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…

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…

Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to four years in prison

The founder of Nikola Corp. was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company’s production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks, causing investors to…

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…

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. …

APTA names White driver of the year, honors industry stars

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has honored Josh Charles White with the Driver of the Year award during its annual awards dinner in Moncton, N.B. on Dec. 7. White,…

Irvine will speak at 10th Women With Drive summit in March

Leadership expert David Irvine will launch the 10th annual Trucking HR Canada Women with Drive leadership summit in March. In a morning keynote speech on March 7, he will address…

Steed Standard Transport celebrates 110 years in business

There’s a special ingredient that keeps a family-owned trucking company rolling for 110 years. “The secret sauce is the day is not over until the client is happy,” says James…

Einwechter donates $1M to supply chain educational institution

Challenger Motor Freight founder Dan Einwechter has made a $1-million donation to Laurier’s Centre for Supply Chain Management. The centre will be renamed the Einwechter Centre for Supply Chain Management…

Trucking Announcements: Gascon to take helm at Montreal port, Goodyear appoints Burke VP of commercial business

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards around the trucking industry. The Montreal Port Authority has hired a new president, while Goodyear named a vice-president for its North America commercial…

Challenger truck driver embraces role of Santa Claus

The holiday season has always been special to Dave Bennison. And the Challenger Motor Freight driver appreciated his employer’s commitment to schedules that allowed him to be home for Christmas…