Human Resources Jonathan Wahba hops aboard CP intermodal train February 15, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian Pacific has tapped former Kriska Group chief operating officer Jonathan Wahba for the position of vice-president, sales and marketing for intermodal and grain. Wahba will report…
Human Resources Nikola names CFO February 13, 2017 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company has named Jonathan Spira its chief financial officer (CFO). Spira joins the company as it aims to bring its zero-emissions long-haul Class…
Human Resources Daimler’s global truck boss steps down February 10, 2017 STUTTGART, Germany – Daimler AG announced today that Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Daimler trucks globally, has stepped down from the Board. “We thank Wolfgang Bernhard for his committed work…
Human Resources BCTA names policy director February 7, 2017 LANGLEY, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has named Cory Paterson its new director of policy. Paterson assumes the role Feb. 22. He’ll be responsible for advancing BCTA’s policy…
Business Management OTA to work with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce February 7, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has reached out to the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow the two organizations…
Pair of Canadians place in Top 3 for Western Star’s ‘Get Tough Challenge’ preview image Human Resources Pair of Canadians place in Top 3 for Western Star’s ‘Get Tough Challenge’ February 2, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Western Star Trucks held its ‘Get Tough Challenge’ during the World of Concrete 2017 (WoC) show in Las Vegas last month, awarding prizes to the Top…
Business Management Five of 20 Best Fleets to Drive For based in Canada January 31, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – CarriersEdge and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) have named the top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For, with five Canadian fleets among them. Canadian fleets included: Bison…
Human Resources HDA Truck Pride names western rep January 20, 2017 ST. LOUIS, Mo. – HDA Truck Pride has hired Mike Copeland to drum up new business in its western region, including Western Canada. Copeland will serve as business development manager,…
Equipment HDA Truck Pride adds aftermarket expert January 19, 2017 ST. LOUIS, Mo. – HDA Truck Pride has named Tom Kennedy to the position of vice-president, product management. He will focus on product category management and growth and product line…
Transcourt solidifies its focus on Quebec and Maritimes with new hire preview image Business Management Transcourt solidifies its focus on Quebec and Maritimes with new hire January 13, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has named Julie Thibaudeau as its new director for business development, focusing exclusively on the Quebec and Maritimes’ markets. Having spent the majority of…
Human Resources TCA Driver and Owner-Operator of the Year finalists announced January 12, 2017 Bison driver a finalist for Driver of the Year
Business Management Cat Scale marks 40th anniversary of first automated, full-length platform scale January 11, 2017 WALCOTT, Iowa – Cat Scale Company celebrated the 40th anniversary of what the company said was ‘striving to provide professional drivers with the most accurate weights possible.’ Truckstop entrepreneur Bill…
Human Resources Former MTA president passes January 6, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) acknowledged the death of its former president and long serving board member Bob Senkow Jan. 4. Senkow was also an MTA awards…
Business Management Osiecki to help PeopleNet strengthen compliance efforts December 28, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – PeopleNet has brought on Scopelitis Transportation Consulting president and CEO David J. Osiecki in an attempt to help its customers strengthen their safety and compliance efforts. “With…
Equipment November trailer orders surge December 20, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Act Research says an escalation in trailer orders in November indicates that the buying season has begun. Climbing 71% month-over-month, the increase was mostly due to dry…
