Human Resources OTA, CTA announce three staff promotions June 30, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) have announced three policy team promotions. Geoffrey Wood has been named senior vice-president, policy, for both the…
Business Management The heart of the deal: People June 28, 2017 Why an HR strategy should be part of any business acquisition
Business Management Managing an aging workforce June 27, 2017 It’s a fact: Canada’s trucking and logistics workforce is aging at a higher rate than other industries. Take, for example, the truck driver occupation. Based on the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s…
Human Resources MTA and Volvo Trucks Canada name provincial Driver of the Year June 20, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Ronald J. Rodych of Gordon Food Service has been named the 2017 Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)/Volvo Trucks Canada’s Driver of the Year. Rodych has been a driver…
Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager preview image Human Resources Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager June 19, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – Huayi Tire Canada (HTC), distributor of Double Coin tires and associated brands, has named Robert Vetter its new east region fleet sales manager. Robert Vetter Vetter…
Human Resources Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader June 19, 2017 ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than…
Human Resources Bison raises over $162,000 for CancerCare Manitoba June 16, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport raised more than $162,000 through corporate fundraising, a charity barbecue, and personal initiatives in support of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The company took part in…
Human Resources More can be done June 13, 2017 More women are entering the trucking industry, but stereotypes remain
Human Resources The changing role of HR June 2, 2017 Henry Ford once said: “You can take my factories, burn my buildings, but give me my people and I’ll bring my business right back again.” Ford’s moving assembly lines revolutionized…
Human Resources How to include flexible work options in your workplace May 30, 2017 In an industry that runs 24/7, it may be hard to imagine flexible work options that make sense. These arrangements can include a variety of options, from compressed workweeks to…
Doctor says fatigue and marijuana challenging for drivers and fleet managers preview image Business Management Doctor says fatigue and marijuana challenging for drivers and fleet managers May 28, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – It’s been said before and it will be said many times again: driver fatigue is dangerous and causes accidents. Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, chief medical review officer for…
Acting on your instincts preview image Business Management Acting on your instincts May 27, 2017 Supervisors can face stiff implications if they ignore substance abuse in the workplace
Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north preview image Equipment Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Every two years those in the logging, mining, trucking, and other resource sectors in Canada’s north gather to showcase the latest and greatest in machinery and…
Trailer Wizards names new director of maintenance preview image Human Resources Trailer Wizards names new director of maintenance May 23, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards has named Bryan Burningham its new director of maintenance. He assumed his new role May 15 and reports to Mark Irwin, vice-president of fleet. He…
Human Resources Bison to hold Challenge for Life fundraiser June 1 May 18, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport is holding a barbecue fundraiser for the 10th annual Challenge for Life, which supports the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. “I am tremendously proud of our team…
