Human Resources

Championing women in the industry

As the founder and CEO of Women In Trucking (WIT), Ellen Voie has been passionate about creating a better environment for women in the industry. She knows what women want.

Western Canadian programs aim to get more women into trucking

It’s no secret that women make up a small percentage of the trucking industry’s workforce, but across Western Canada, several organizations have been striving to change that. Initiatives like the…

Icute always eager to compete on the men’s team

Naharah Icuté is used to playing on men’s teams, whether at school, in sports, or at work. It was hardly a barrier when she decided to choose heavy vehicle maintenance…

TYT truck drivers challenge stereotypes

Drummondville, Quebec-based Groupe TYT is quick to shine the spotlight on the female truck drivers within its ranks. “With us, everyone contributes to the success of our team,” it noted…

‘Driverette’ found her dream job in a dream rig

When Eva Knelsen delivered to London, Ont.-based West Coast Transportation, she was asked to back into a notoriously tight dock. Kevin English, the owner’s brother, watched with some apprehension as…

How fleets are successfully recruiting women

The secret to attracting more women to your trucking company is that there is no secret. “It’s not magic,” says Jane Jazrawy, CEO of online training firm CarriersEdge, of what…

Bayview Kenworth names Nova Scotia manager

Bayview Kenworth has named Brian Cunningham the regional manager of its Nova Scotia locations including New Glasgow and a Dartmouth location scheduled to open later this spring. Brian Cunningham (Supplied…

Controlling driver turnover begins with the hiring process

A trucking company can generally trace its success or struggles with driver retention right back to the hiring process. “Right off the hop, I look at their work history,” Mike…

DTNA names new chief engineer of product validation engineering

Randy DeBortoli has been named chief engineer of product validation engineering for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The 30-year DTNA veteran was mots recently chief engineer of chassis and vocational…

Goodyear appoints Patterson to oversee Cooper Tire integration

Goodyear has put Ryan Patterson, president of its Asia Pacific business unit, in charge of integrating recently acquired Cooper Tire. His new position is senior vice-president, business integration. He is…

Alberta carriers struggling with skyrocketing insurance rates

Insurance premiums have increased exponentially over the past decade for Alberta fleets, impacting the bottom lines and hiring practices for carriers. Whether large or small, carriers across the province have…

Understanding Canada’s truck driver shortage

Is there a shortage of truck drivers in Canada? This question often sparks a heated debate – and more questions. Is the labor market so tight right now that there…

Goodyear names new VP, global operations

Christopher P. Helsel has been named senior vice-president, global operations and chief technology officer for Goodyear. He replaces Jonathan Bellissimo, who is retiring after 40 years with the company, in…

Mooney added to Plus executive ranks

Former Navistar and GM executive Dennis Mooney has been named the chief platform officer at Plus, a business developing a self-driving system for trucks. He joined the organization’s advisory board…

Coaching through Covid-19

In trucking, a successful game plan for recruiting and retention includes coaching. A great coach can get the best performance out of an individual or team by providing just the…