Human Resources

US trucking provides competitive pay and benefits, ATA study shows

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released results from a new survey showing professional truck driver pay is on par with the national median for all US households,…

APTA honours members

DIEPPE, N.B. — Five individuals were singled out by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) for their contributions. This year the association’s annual banquet was held in Moncton, where the…

US trucking firm turned over to employees

NEW ULM, Minn. — In its ongoing quest to attract and retain quality drivers, one US trucking firm has decided to hand ownership of the company over to its employees.

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US trucking industry commits to hiring 100,000 veterans

ARLINGTON, Va. — The US trucking industry, through the American Trucking Associations, committed today to hiring 100,000 military veterans over the next two years. The effort is part of the…

DHL Express Canada names new CEO

TORONTO, Ont. — DHL Express Canada has named Andrew Williams its new chief executive officer. Previously, Williams served as vice-president of sales, DHL Express for the Americas region. “We are…

Central Ontario chapter of Fleet Safety Council names driver of the year

STRATFORD, Ont. – The Central Ontario Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council has named its 2014 driver of the year. This year the award was given to James Tiegs, a…

Polaris adds American executive

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Polaris Transportation Group has added a US-based executive to its management team. The LTL company is looking to better support its Transborder division, which operates…

ATK makes management appointments

CALGARY, Alta. – ATK Oilfield Transportation Inc. has hired two new executives. Harminder Dhillon has joined the rig moving and specialized transportation services company as its vice-president of business…

Trucking exec wins Toastmasters competition

LONDON, Ont. — A trucking company executive has won a major Toastmasters speech contest, and credits the organization for giving him the skills required to deal with other executives in…

Westcan Bulk Transport recognized for corporate culture

EDMONTON, Alta. — Westcan Bulk Transport has been named as having one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. “We are honoured to be receiving this recognition, as it is…

Canadians competing to show technical mastery

GREENSBORO, NC – Mechanics and technicians across North America have begun the first round of a skills competition that will culminate with a winner being crowned in June. Mack…

Cummins names components president

COLUMBUS, Ind. — There is a new head of the components group at Cummins Inc. Tracy Embree was named president of the division. As part of her new role she…

Challenger hosting career fair Nov. 29

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Challenger Motor Freight is hosting its annual career fair Nov. 29. Drivers, owner/operators and trainees from accredited schools, as well as apprentice and licensed mechanics, are all…

Personal responsibilty of leadership

The concept of leadership is usually perceived as having sway over the actions of others, but at their annual convention, Ontario Trucking Association members were told that being a good…