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Falls commission names Dafoe COO

The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) has announced two new promotions within its leadership. Stephanie Dafoe has been appointed chief operating officer. In this role, she will continue to…

New president at Wilson’s Truck Lines

James Wilson Sr. is proud to announce the appointment of James Wilson Jr. as President of Wilson’s Truck Lines. James Jr.’s most recent assignment of Vice President Operations…

TAT strengthens Canadian network

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) has appointed Heather Mewhinney, director of human resources at Kriska Transportation Group, as the first chairwoman of the newly formed TAT Canada Committee (TCC). Caroline Blais,…

Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator

The U.S. government has appointed transportation consultant Meera Joshi deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). She was among a slew of U.S. Department of Transportation…

Deloupe adds four new reps

Quebec semi-trailer manufacturer Deloupe has welcomed four new employees. Léonard St-Yves joins the company as a sales representative for western Quebec. Olivier Langis has been named national director, sales and…

Hyliion names Bobby Cherian SVP

Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has appointed Bobby Cherian senior vice-president of sales and supply chain. Cherian will be responsible for sales strategy as…

TFE applications deadline is Monday

Applications for Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer (TFE) program close Monday. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in…

Madeleine Paquin to head CargoM board

The Logistics and Transportation Metropolitan Cluster of Montreal, also known as CargoM, has appointed Madeleine Paquin chairwoman of its board. She previously held the position of co-chair.  Paquin is president…

CVSA names new enforcement programs director

Jake Elovirta has been named the new director of enforcement programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in a role that will see him develop and manage traffic enforcement…

Isaac announces executive appointments

Isaac Instruments has named Melanie Simard compliance and safety specialist. Simard has been working in the trucking industry for over 20 years, and is familiar with Isaac’s solution, having used…

Hyliion appoints Sherri Baker CFO

Hyliion has appointed Sherri Baker chief financial officer, the company announced Tuesday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, said she will succeed Greg Van…

Women with Drive to feature global speakers

Trucking HR Canada has officially unveiled the speakers who will participate in a decidedly global Women with Drive summit this year. With a theme of Linking Global Leaders, the seventh-annual…

Alghabra named Canada’s new transport minister

Canada has a new federal transportation minister in the latest cabinet shuffle by governing Liberals, who are reportedly preparing for a potential spring election call. Omar Alghabra — currently parliamentary…

Trucking HR offers anti-harassment training

Trucking HR Canada has launched an online learning center offering courses on how to deal with workplace harassment and violence. The training will help employers meet new Canada Labour…

Trucker awarded $1.6M after fatal crash

An emotionally broken truck driver has been awarded about $1.6 million in damages by the Supreme Court of British Columbia more than five years after he was involved in a…