More work to be done preview image Business Management More work to be done February 26, 2018 Safety, training, and honesty keys to recruiting more women in trucking
Diversity is a competitive advantage preview image Human Resources Diversity is a competitive advantage February 22, 2018 Attracting, developing, and retaining talent is a competitive advantage in the trucking industry. Successful fleets know that a capable and content workforce improves productivity, client relations, and more. As…
Tremcar West names new management for Weyburn facility preview image Business Management Tremcar West names new management for Weyburn facility February 21, 2018 WEYBURN, Sask. – Tremcar West has hired Doug Weir as general manager of its Weyburn facility and Kathy Lokinger as its office manager. The company is also looking for a…
Mack and Moakler partnership “Born Ready” for success preview image Human Resources Mack and Moakler partnership “Born Ready” for success February 13, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The partnership between Mack Trucks and Steve Moakler appeared “Born Ready” for success, with the singer declaring the truck manufacturer as the inspiration for the title song…
Human Resources AMTA names new president January 31, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) announced that Chris Nash will be its next president effective March 5. Nash takes over for outgoing president Lorraine Card, who…
Human Resources Focusing on the soft skills January 31, 2018 The nature of work is always changing. Today, as technology and demographics evolve, our skills have to keep up or else we risk being automated out of a job. But…
Human Resources Finding the right carrier January 31, 2018 The trucking industry as a whole doesn’t display much empathy for its drivers. Drivers are about the passion for what they do day in and day out. Corporate trucking is…
Movin’ on up preview image Human Resources Movin’ on up January 31, 2018 Trucking industry provides room for advancement
Human Resources Kenworth names Canadians to Service Council January 30, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has named two Canadians to its 2018 Service Council. The Kenworth Service Council promotes service and product improvements for Kenworth. Canadian members include: Adam Burrough, Edmonton…
Business Management Cooney drivers accept five-year deal January 30, 2018 BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Cooney Transport and Cooney Bulk Sales drivers represented by Teamsters Local 91 have accepted a new five-year deal with the company. “The accepted offer annually increases mileage…
Business Management Tips for a new transportation sales rep and sales manager January 24, 2018 Five years ago, I posted a blog that was derived from a LinkedIn sales management group. A range of people responded to the question, “What advice would you give a…
Pay day preview image Business Management Pay day January 23, 2018 Carriers increasing driver pay to take advantage of strong market
Human Resources Rumble to retire from TFI January 18, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – Gregory Rumble will be retiring as executive vice-president and chief financial officer of TFI International in April 2019, the company announced. He served in those roles for…
Zonar hires former CVSA president as its compliance manager preview image Business Management Zonar hires former CVSA president as its compliance manager January 8, 2018 SEATTLE, Wash. – Former Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) president Ron Cordova has joined Zonar Systems’ compliance team. As compliance manager, Cordova will work with a group that is dedicated…
Human Resources PMTC Young Leaders add to board December 19, 2017 MILTON, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has added three members to its board. Kimberly Black, a consultant, Byron Eveley,…
