Business Management Management changes at Wheels Group October 20, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Wheels Group Inc. is getting a new president. John Kelly, who currently holds that title, is leaving the company. He will be succeeded by Peter…
Business Management How to hire top quality candidates—some emerging trends October 16, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–What are the emerging trends in hiring top quality transportation management talent? Ross Reimer, president, Reimer Associates, Inc. devoted an entire session to these during Wednesday’s 2014 Surface Transportation…
Health & Safety Ontario to introduce mandatory training for entry-level drivers October 16, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario is set to introduce mandatory training for entry-level drivers after a Toronto Star series of articles highlighted just how easy it is to obtain an A/Z…
Bison driver named Highway Angel preview image Health & Safety Bison driver named Highway Angel October 16, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A British Columbia driver earned his Highway Angel wings due to his CPR skills. Vijaydeep Sahasi of Surrey drives for Bison Transport Inc. In August, he was…
Business Management Stresses build strengths October 15, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — When times are good and things are easy, even the worst–run business can survive, but it’s when companies are put under stress that’s when they evolve and…
Business Management New presidents at Caterpillar October 14, 2014 PEORIA, Ill. — Caterpillar Inc. has named its latest presidents, after two senior executives signalled their intentions to retire. The departing leaders are two of the company’s group presidents:…
Groupe Morneau makes sales appointments preview image Business Management Groupe Morneau makes sales appointments October 10, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. – Groupe Morneau has added two new faces to its sales team. Sylvain Lavoie Sylvain Lavoie has been hired to be the new director of sales. Before…
New president for Cummins Westport preview image Business Management New president for Cummins Westport October 7, 2014 VANCOUVER, B. C. – The new year will bring new leadership to Cummins Westport Inc. Starting on January 1, 2015, the company will have a new president. Rob Neitzke, who…
Business Management Train Trailer president expands duties October 3, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Train Trailer has given Rick Kloepfer more responsibility. The company’s president has added the duties of chief operating officer to his title. Kloepfer works out of…
Human Resources Humber hosts open house for students September 23, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Students thinking about becoming drivers will have the opportunity to sit behind the wheel before enrolling in a program. Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced…
TCA gets new president preview image Human Resources TCA gets new president September 19, 2014 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A trucking publisher is taking over the leadership of a major US industry association. Brad Bentley has been chosen to serve as president of the Truckload Carriers…
Business Management Agility taps Andy Douglas for executive role September 17, 2014 SANTA ANA, Calif. — Agility Fuel Systems has announced the hiring of Andy Douglas as its new senior vice-president of sales, marketing and customer service. Agility makes alternative fuel storage…
Business Management PAY IT FORWARD: The business case for investing in driver training September 16, 2014 Quality drivers prefer to work for carriers that provide ongoing training
Business Management Human Edge: Know how to get the know-how September 5, 2014 Seven steps to capture knowledge before it walks out the door
Business Management FOUR WAYS TO GET INTO TROUBLE USING THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM September 2, 2014 Is there a more contentious issue in Canadian trucking today than the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? As most of you know, this program allows trucking companies and other employers of…
