Business Management Turning your talent pool into an ocean October 25, 2017 Speaker says hiring a diverse workforce will help trucking companies and the industry thrive
Business Management Opinions mixed October 24, 2017 Panel voices concern, optimism for impact technology and Millennials will have on industry
Human Resources Long-standing SAF-Holland employee passes October 23, 2017 SURREY, B.C. – Kenneth Tanner, who was the facility branch manager for SAF-Holland in Surrey, B.C., passed away Oct. 15 at the age of 65. A long-time employee for SAF-Holland,…
Business Management Truck West to moderate future of trucking panel during STA AGM October 17, 2017 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) will hold its annual AGM and Awards Gala this Saturday, Oct. 21, which will include a panel discussion on “The Future of…
Human Resources Holiday spirit starts early for 18 Wheels of Christmas October 16, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – In its 15th year, 18 Wheels of Christmas has officially launched its charitable campaign in the hopes of helping local food banks during what it called an…
Consolidated Fastfrate names new VP of sales for Ontario preview image Business Management Consolidated Fastfrate names new VP of sales for Ontario October 13, 2017 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate has appointed Kim Wonfor as its new vice-president of sales for Ontario. Company president and COO Manny Calandrino made the announcement today (Oct. 13), saying,…
Human Resources Millennials will bring value to trucking: Panel October 12, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – It’s no secret the trucking industry is in dire need of millennials. Truck drivers are getting older, and a great portion of them are due to retire…
Harmon to assume role as president of GCR tires and service for Bridgestone preview image Business Management Harmon to assume role as president of GCR tires and service for Bridgestone October 11, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Effective Nov. 1, Damien Harmon will take over the role of president of GCR tires and service for Bridgestone Americas. Succeeding John Vasuta, who was named senior…
Business Management Volvo Financial Services Canada named Great Place to Work October 11, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Great Place to Work Institute has for the first time certified Volvo Financial Services Canada (VFS) a Great Place to Work. “We are really proud of…
Business Management Trucking HR Canada report helps industry attract Millennials October 11, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – With only 15% of today’s truck drivers under the age of 35 and half of industry employers lacking a plan to attract younger employees, Trucking HR Canada…
Business Management Hankinson to lead Canada Drayage October 6, 2017 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastfrate has named Kevin Hankinson as president of Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI), a division of the Fastfrate Group of Companies. Reporting directly to Consolidated Fastfrate president…
Can a six-minute test help you up your safety game? preview image Human Resources Can a six-minute test help you up your safety game? October 4, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — As a fleet owner or human resources manager at a trucking company, wouldn’t it be great to know if the candidate you’re interviewing is the real deal?…
Human Resources Make driver appreciation a year-round event October 2, 2017 As I write this, it’s National Trucking Week, and that means it’s time for politicians to write letters thanking Canada’s hardworking drivers, for fleets to host barbecues, and for truck…
Human Resources PMTC looks to support young in industry with membership offer September 27, 2017 MILTON, Ont. – If you’re a young leader in the trucking industry, or plan to be soon, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has a deal for you.
Business Management TransCore names LinkScholar recipients September 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics awarded Maya Chwilkowski and Jessica Walton and with $2,500 as part of its LinkScholar program. “Both recipients demonstrated active engagement in their academics and…
