The Reality of the Driver Shortage preview image Human Resources The Reality of the Driver Shortage July 6, 2016 Lou Smyrlis asks David Bradley about the apparent driver shortage at the inaugural OTA Council Summit.
Tremcar chairman recognized for his love of Canada preview image Human Resources Tremcar chairman recognized for his love of Canada July 5, 2016 SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. – Jacques Tremblay, chairman of the board for Tremcar, has been named Philanthropist of the Year in his company’s hometown of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Tremblay received the honor during…
Human Resources US staffing firm moves into Canada with acquisition of K.A.S. July 5, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Commercial truck driver staffing firm TransForce has announced the acquisition of K.A.S. Personnel Services. The acquisition marks TransForce’s move into the Canadian market and is its sixth…
Human Resources ATA names Graves’ successor July 1, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) will bring back a former association executive to replace outgoing president and CEO Bill Graves. Chris Spear, who was previously ATA senior…
Business Management Ethnic, language and gender diversity key to easing driver shortage: CarriersEdge June 30, 2016 MARKHAM, Ont. – “Millennials, the group that trucking wants to target to help with the driver shortage, represent more than one quarter of the US population and have overtaken Baby…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada expands its efforts focusing on women in the industry June 28, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has announced three new resources – My Toolbox for Mentoring Women, Inventory of Resources and a women in trucking video – as part of…
Health & Safety Mandatory entry-level driver training officially introduced June 28, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Starting July 1, 2017, Ontario drivers who want to take the Class A road test will first be required to successfully complete a mandatory entry-level training course.
Health & Safety Express Mondor raises money for breast cancer research June 27, 2016 LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor’s annual golf tournament raised $28,000 for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, bringing its three year total to more than $80,000. The charity event saw 204…
Human Resources Cervus Peterbilt to hold Barrie open house July 7 June 27, 2016 BARRIE, Ont. – Cervus Peterbilt will hold an open house at its Barrie, Ont. location July 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is intended to provide an…
Alberta truck drivers compete for championships in Red Deer preview image Human Resources Alberta truck drivers compete for championships in Red Deer June 27, 2016 RED DEER, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has released the official results of its 2016 Professional Truck Driving Championships held in Red Deer June 25. Also known…
Business Management US trailer orders for May decline: ACT Research June 24, 2016 COLUMBIA, Ind. – Trailer orders in May fell 14% month over month and 10% year over year in the US, according to ACT Research’s most recent State of the Industry report.
Business Management It’s not easy being independent June 21, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — For many, independence is one of the most alluring aspects of becoming an owner-operator, but just how independent are they? It may depend on whom you ask.
Human Resources Three Bison drivers take home top honors for driver of the year June 20, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transportation was holding its head high after three of the company’s drivers were recognized as Volvo Canada’s Driver of the Year in their respective provinces. In…
Human Resources Team Manitoba named during MTA banquet June 20, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Five drivers finished first in their respective divisions at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2016 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships June 18 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Each of…
Human Resources Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign this weekend June 20, 2016 AYR, Ont. – This Saturday, June 25, JBT Transport will launch the public phase of the Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign. JBT will be located at Zehrs Hiway Center in…
