Human Resources

Young leaders discuss how to attract and retain millennials

KING CITY, Ont. — If your business is struggling to attract and retain young employees, it could be because you haven’t adjusted your recruitment and management styles to accommodate them.

Wear plaid for dad and help OTA lead nation in fundraising campaign

TORONTO, Ont. – The ‘90s grunge era may be long gone, but plaid has stuck around, and is currently in a battle with prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Canada’s Wear Plaid…

Time running out to register for OTA’s Council Summit

TORONTO, Ont. – Those hoping to attend the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Council Summit June 22 have less than a week to sign up. The OTA said just about every…

Is the driver shortage a myth?

For those of you familiar with the transportation and logistics industry, you are well aware of the driver shortage “crisis” that has been a popular and urgent topic for many…

CTA study predicts driver shortage to be worse than previously thought

TORONTO, Ont. – A new study by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reveals that the driver shortage in the Canadian for-hire trucking industry is escalating quicker that previously believed. Updating…

BCTA announces new board and executive committee members

KELOWNA, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) announced members of its board of directors and executive committee during its Annual AGM Meeting and Management Conference June 10-12. The…

Bison’s Garth Pitzel takes home TCA award

FORT WORTH, Texas – Garth Pitzel of Bison Transport has been presented the 2016 Clare C. Casey Professional of the Year award by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Pitzel is…

Navistar names new VP of North American parts and sales

LISLE, Ill. – Carlos Junquera has been named new vice-president of North American parts sales for Navistar, Inc. “We’re excited to have Carlos leading our North American parts sales team,”…

Class 8 trucks in higher demand, says ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for Class 8 trucks in May rose faster than supply for the first time this year, says ACT Research. “May showed the first meaningful increase in freight…

Utility Trailer receives TTMA Plant Safety Award

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced June 7 that it was the recipient of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s (TTMA) Plant Safety Award. Utility manufactures refrigerated…

Joplin, Mo. to host 34th Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition

HOUSTON, Texas – The ‘Giants of Joplin’ will roll into Joplin, Mo. June 9-11 for the 34th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition. “The return of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to…

Trucks for Change looks to get cleanup kits to returning Fort Mac residents

TORONTO, Ont. – As many residents have been given the green light to return to their homes in Fort McMurray following last month’s devastating wildfire, the Trucks for Change Network…

A truckload of goods heading to Fort Mac

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – International Truckload Services packed up a truck filled with donations for Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. Rob Haggarty of International said the truck was set to depart for…

Great Dane names new manufacturing v.p.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced the hiring of Brian Sage as executive vice-president of manufacturing. Sage will work with Sam Gupta, executive vice-president of manufacturing for several months…

Earnings up, miles down for ‘Best Fleets’ company drivers in 2016

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Company drivers working for the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For last year earned more money on fewer miles. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) awards program,…