Human Resources David Bradley to join Titanium board December 18, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced David Bradley is joining its board, as an independent director. Bradley is retiring as the longtime head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance…
Human Resources Freightliner honors top sales reps December 14, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks recently recognized its top dealers sales representatives, including 19 from Canada. The program recognizes and rewards excellent sales results, with the top 44 sales pros…
Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season preview image Human Resources Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season December 9, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – A quarter of a century in, and Maxim Truck and Trailer continues to amaze with its charity pancake breakfast. Held Dec. 7, the annual event raised more…
Business Management U.S. driver turnover rises in Q3 December 7, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large U.S. truckload fleets rose 5% in the third quarter, to an annualized rate of 95%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Since…
Human Resources Dates announced for expanded Truxpo December 7, 2017 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Marking the 16th edition of Western Canada’s trucking and logistics show, Truxpo will focus on trucks for all trades and expand its features in 2018. Presented by…
Equipment Daimler names new Western Star Trucks boss December 5, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – David Carson has been named president of Western Star Trucks, and chief diversity officer for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). He is currently president of Freightliner Custom…
Ridewell names new Canadian sales manager preview image Human Resources Ridewell names new Canadian sales manager November 17, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ridewell has named Steve Lachance its new Canadian sales manager. He will be responsible for covering all of Canada. “Steve comes to us with a tremendous amount…
Business Management PMTC launches Driven to Lead program November 15, 2017 MILTON, Ont. — The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced the launch of the PMTC’s ‘Driven to Lead’ program. The new program, sponsored…
Business Management BCTA names Dave Earle new president and CEO November 14, 2017 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has named Dave Earle as its new president and CEO, replacing the outgoing Louise Yako. Earle brings experience in policy advocacy…
Human Resources Trucker who helped blaze trail to the north passes away November 8, 2017 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A pioneer of the Saskatchewan trucking industry, George Magee, has passed away at the age of 81. Born Aug. 8, 1936 in Prince Albert, Magee lived…
Human Resources Girl power November 6, 2017 First graduating class of WBF Class 1 program looks to enter workforce
Human Resources FTR says goodbye to two long-time analysts November 6, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR Transportation Intelligence has announced its business relationships with Noel Perry, principle of transportation economics, and Lawrence Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting, have come to an…
AMTA president stepping down preview image Business Management AMTA president stepping down November 3, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – Lorraine Card has decided to retire after three years as president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). Card devoted her time with the AMTA with the…
Human Resources Navistar names new parts exec November 2, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has named Josef Kory its new senior vice-president of parts. Previously, Kory was vice-president, supply chain, where he was responsible for logistics, aftermarket parts distribution,…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada now taking applications for Top Fleet Employers program November 1, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont.— Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 5th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in…
