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Law regulates immigration consultants

OTTAWA, Ont. – A legislation that will regulate immigration and citizenship consultants is now in force, the federal government announced Thursday. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act will…

Erb named chairman of Ontario Trucking Association

TORONTO, Ont. – Wendell Erb, president and CEO of Erb Transport, has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and begins a two-year term at the helm. Erb,…

TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…

Canadian among TCA Driver of the Year finalists

FREDERICTON, N.B. – Armour Transportation driver Susie De Ridder of Fredericton, N.B., is one of three finalists for the Truckload Carriers Association’s Company Driver of the Year award. She is…

Drivewyze taps Vigillo founder Steve Bryan

DALLAS, Texas – Drivewyze has named Vigillo founder Steve Bryan as its new senior advisor, safety. Bryan will help the company expand its safety products and services, the company announced.

Phillips Industries bolsters design team

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has named Tom Peterson senior mechanical design engineer, the company said Friday. In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for designing and…

Trucking remains focused on safety

TORONTO, Ont. – More than eight months after the pandemic struck, the trucking industry is still focused on keeping employees safe, human resource managers said Thursday. They also told the…

ZF’s U.S. division announces leadership change

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ZF Commercial Vehicle Controls Systems Division (CVCS), formerly known as Wabco, has announced a major leadership change. The company said Wednesday Jon Morrison, president of CVCS…

CVSA to honor excellent international driver

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), widely known for its enforcement efforts, is looking once again to recognize an exceptional driver through the International Driver Excellence Award…

Hyliion names Oxholm compliance czar

AUSTIN, Texas – Hyliion has hired Jose Oxholm as vice-president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, the company announced Monday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial…

Pierquip appoints VP of sales for Ontario

MIRABEL, Que. – Pierquip, which specializes in trailer sales, financing and service, has appointed Gene Boyer vice-president of sales for Ontario, the company announced Monday. Gene Boyer. (Photo: Pierquip) Boyer…

Truck dealership fills a key training gap

WINNIPEG, Man. – Students at a Manitoba mechanics school can now get hands-on training, thanks to the donation of a tractor by a truck dealership in Winnipeg. The 2013 Volvo…

WIT unveils Driver Ambassador trailer

PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking (WIT) has unveiled its Driver Ambassador trailer, and named it WITney. The announcement was made Friday during the 2020 Accelerate! Virtual Conference and Expo…

Ontario fleet says it’s a victim of India job scam

TORONTO, Ont. – An Ontario fleet has issued an alert, saying a company in India’s Punjab state is using its name as a cover to defraud job seekers. Gigg Express…

Manchulenko to lead EkoStinger’s expansion in Canada

EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — EkoStinger has appointed John Manchulenko vice-president of Canadian sales, the company said Monday . With nearly 30 years of experience in the trucking industry, Manchulenko will…