APTA donates $20K to bolster heavy duty truck and transport program in Nova Scotia preview image Human Resources APTA donates $20K to bolster heavy duty truck and transport program in Nova Scotia January 11, 2016 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Nova Scotia Community College Foundation received a $20,000 donation from the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Jan. 6, which will benefit four campuses in the province…
Kenworth plant rolls its 150,000th truck off the assembly line preview image Human Resources Kenworth plant rolls its 150,000th truck off the assembly line January 7, 2016 STE-THERESE, Que. – Kenworth’s Paccar factory in Ste-Therese, Que. recently produced its 150,000th truck, a Kenworth T370, made for long-time customer Pierce Manufacturing. The truck is equipped with a Paccar PX-9 engine…
Human Resources Green Truck Summit focuses on clean vehicle technology of today and tomorrow January 7, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – If you’re looking to learn more about how technology has made the trucking industry more environmentally friendly and cost effective, check out this year’s Green Truck Summit,…
Human Resources Bison wants to know ‘what drives you’ January 4, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – What motivates you to get behind the wheel of your truck and travel the endless North American highways? This is what Bison Transport wants to know, as…
Human Resources Fleet Tax Pro form aimed at simplifying Alberta’s new vehicle registration process December 28, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. – New regulations on how Albertans in the trucking industry fill out their motor vehicle registration forms have taken effect, and with 2016 looming, several owner-operators, leasers and…
Human Resources Truckers Christmas Group raises enough money to help 12 families this season December 28, 2015 WICHITA, Kan. – The Truckers Christmas Group, a non-profit organization that raises money to help the families of truckers during the Holiday season, was able to garner enough donations this…
Peterbilt’s Denton plant celebrates 35th anniversary preview image Human Resources Peterbilt’s Denton plant celebrates 35th anniversary December 22, 2015 DENTON, Texas – In 1980, ‘Old No. 1’ rolled off Peterbilt’s assembly line in Denton, Texas, and the company, which has produced nearly 500,000 trucks since, is now celebrating 35…
Human Resources November trailer sales strong, says ACT December 21, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says the robust order season for U.S. trailers continued in November with an 18% gain over the previous month and 10% from a year ago.
Human Resources Trademark agreement made between Stemco and Goodyear Tire and Rubber December 21, 2015 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco and the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company officially reached a trademark license agreement Dec. 18. The agreement follows Stemco’s acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear® Air…
Bridgestone looks to tread globally with its Bandag brand preview image Business Management Bridgestone looks to tread globally with its Bandag brand December 16, 2015 Brings in new director of operations to lead the way
Human Resources H.R. issues to be on the front burner in Eastern Canada December 15, 2015 MONTREAL, Que. — The Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) says going forward in 2016 its focus will turn to addressing the driver shortage problem that is affecting its member…
Human Resources New Donna Letterio Leadership Award honours past CIFFA president December 15, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) announced the new Donna Letterio Leadership Award Dec. 14 in honour of its former president who passed away August 2013.
Trailcon Leasing adds executives to help execute national expansion preview image Business Management Trailcon Leasing adds executives to help execute national expansion December 14, 2015 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing says two recent appointments have rounded out the ideal team to carry out its plans for national expansion. Darryl Hartman Darryl Hartman was hired in…
Human Resources Zonar Systems hires new chief strategy officer December 11, 2015 SEATTLE, Wash. – Transportation technology company Zonar Systems welcomed University of British Columbia (UBC) graduate Ian McKerlich as its new chief strategy officer Dec. 9. “Zonar is in a mode…
Human Resources Hazel McCallion to be a speaker at upcoming Women with Drive summit December 8, 2015 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada revealed today that former Mississauga mayor, Hazel McCallion, will be the breakfast speaker during the second annual Women with Drive summit. The summit is…
