Human Resources

Long-time B.C. truck driver gets final ride of a lifetime

It had been around 20 years since Armand Flamand hung up his keys, but it took until 2020 for the long-time truck driver to face his ultimate challenge. Flamand turned…

vHub adds two to executive team

vHub, an online service used to reposition trailers, has added two executives to its ranks. Matthew Leffler is the vice-president of trailer solutions, coming to the company following a role…

Rakesh Aneja to lead DTNA’s eMobility division

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Rakesh Aneja its new head of eMobility. Aneja will report to DTNA president and CEO Roger Nielsen. “Rakesh’s technical background and incredible Daimler…

Cummins makes executive appointments

Cummins has made three executive appointments within its engine business. Amy Boerger has become head of the North American region for on-highway engines as vice-president and general manager, North America.

MTA holds virtual awards gala to recognize industry’s best

It has been a year of firsts since the Covid-19 pandemic landed on Canadian shores last January, and last week, the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) had another first – a…

Schneider names Canadian Ride of Pride driver

Canadian military veteran and 10-year safe driver for Schneider, Michael Cunningham, has been named the company’s Canadian Ride of Pride truck driver, the fleet announced. Schneider has run three Canadian…

Trucking industry rallies to support Team Tryson

What started as a fever, in late December became every parent’s worst nightmare. Four-year-old Tryson McGrath suffered nine fevers between Dec. 8 and Dec. 31. Initially, they were diagnosed as…

Time for a temperature check on mental health

Trucking HR Canada recently conducted an informal “temperature check” survey of employers and employees about the topic of mental health in the workplace. While the intent was to gather information…

Break down internal fleet silos, panelists stress

Every truck fleet needs to address safety, operational and recruiting demands, but Challenger Motor Freight commits to breaking down the barriers between the related departments. Driver safety coordinators now sit…

Deloupe adds four new reps

Quebec semi-trailer manufacturer Deloupe has welcomed four new employees. Léonard St-Yves joins the company as a sales representative for western Quebec. Olivier Langis has been named national director, sales and…

TFE applications deadline is Monday

Applications for Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer (TFE) program close Monday. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in…

CVSA names new enforcement programs director

Jake Elovirta has been named the new director of enforcement programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in a role that will see him develop and manage traffic enforcement…

7 steps to comply with new workplace violence and harassment rules

It’s certainly been an interesting start to the new year. As Covid-19 and divisive politics rage on, the trucking and logistics industry continues to put its collective shoulder to the…

Splitting the difference in drug and alcohol testing

When you have drivers operating commercial vehicles into the United States, you’re likely aware by now that they must be qualified according to U.S. regulations. If they’re also operating certain…

Women with Drive to feature global speakers

Trucking HR Canada has officially unveiled the speakers who will participate in a decidedly global Women with Drive summit this year. With a theme of Linking Global Leaders, the seventh-annual…