Human Resources

Dominiak steps into new leadership role for Dana

MAUMEE, Ohio – Christophe Dominiak will replace a retiring George Constrand and step into the senior vice-president and chief technology officer role for Dana Inc. Recently serving as vice-president of…

Link Manufacturing CEO to retire

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Long-time Link Manufacturing president and CEO Denny Michels has announced his retirement. He will be replaced by Jim Hus, the company announced. Michels is concluding a…

Truck convoy rolls for Special Olympics

CALGARY, Alta. – Big rigs of all shapes and sizes convoyed down Calgary streets Sept. 16 raising over $20,000 for Special Olympics Alberta athletes. Seventy-eight trucks took part in the…

AMTA partnership aims to help bring missing children home

CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help increase the scope of the organization. “When it comes…

Overturning turnover: Better recruiting = better retention

I don’t get it. Does the industry breathe a collective sigh of relief and think the driver turnover problem is under control when the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reports that…

Erb thanks employees with series of BBQs

BADEN, Ont. – At 2:18 a.m. on Aug. 25, Erb Group president and CEO Wendell Erb hung up the barbecue tongs and headed home. He was on night duty at…

Yako stepping down as BCTA president and CEO

LANGLEY, B.C. – British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) president and CEO Louise Yako has announced she will be leaving the association at the end of the year. “I am so…

DTNA makes leadership changes in marketing, communications

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced two key appointments today, with spokesman David Giroux moving up into the newly created position of director of channel marketing. Giroux…

Cummins appoints new head of U.S. diversity initiative

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Lori Thompson has been tasked with leading Cummins’ U.S. diversity initiatives, as well as continue to lead the overall marketing function in her new role in the…

FLO Components celebrates 40th with three giveaways

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – FLO Components is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking the milestone with a giveaway contest that will see three winners this fall. The automatic greasing systems…

PeopleNet names new leader of trucking segment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – PeopleNet has appointed Bryan Coyne to lead the company’s growth and delivery of mobility solutions to the trucking market in North America. Serving as the senior vice-president/general…

Founder of Len’s Transportation loses battle with cancer

SURREY, B.C. – Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len’s Transportation Group, passed away July 16 after losing his battle against cancer. He was 84 years old. A celebration of Kane’s…

Polaris promotes Dickson to v.p.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group has named David Dickson its new vice-president of operations. He formerly served as the company’s director of operations. He will report directly to president…

Greig Howlett joins Vision Truck Group

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Greig Howlett has joined Vision Truck Group in the role of customer relationship and brand manager. “In this role, Greig will be working in conjunction with our…

Driver turnover remains low in U.S.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at U.S. truckload fleets rose slightly in the first quarter, while remaining at historically low levels, according to the latest stats from the American Trucking…