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Omnitracs appoints new marketing chief

DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs has announced the appointment of Amy Barzdukas to the newly created role of chief marketing officer. In this position, Barzdukas will be responsible for leading the…

Trucking HR’s awards gala goes virtual

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada will host its annual Top Fleet Employers Awards gala in a virtual format Oct. 15.  The free event will honor all 69 fleets that…

Omnitracs, OTA create Mike Ham Scholarship

TORONTO, Ont. — Omnitracs and the OTA Education Foundation have established a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of Michael Ham, who passed away in March. Ham worked…

ITS fleet founder Max Haggarty passes away at 85

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Max Haggarty, the founder and owner of International Truckload Services (ITS), passed away at his residence on Aug. 14 at the age of 85. The Ontario entrepreneur…

Jim Mullen is leaving FMCSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jim Mullen, who as acting chief of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program in January, is leaving…

Coming soon: New version of ArriveCan

TORONTO, Ont. — Public health authorities plan to release a new version of the ArriveCan app Tuesday, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). ArriveCan 2.5 will include an…

Tremcar appoints a new sales rep

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. – Tremcar has hired Andre Belanger as sales, parts and service representative for its subsidiary Asybco, the company announced this week. Belanger will be responsible for the sales…

Canadian truckers brave American Covid crisis

COURTICE, Ont. – Owner-operator (Highway Cat) John Giunta takes safety seriously. A former Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Road Knight, he has 6 million accident-free kilometers to his credit in a…

Navistar makes strategic appointments

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced a series of new executive appointments. The company has named Friedrich Baumann president of sales, marketing and aftersales.  Friedrich Baumann. (Photo: Navistar) Baumann…

Virtual truck convoy set for Sept. 19

PARIS, Ont. – A mix of live and recorded programs will feature this year’s Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, the virtual event’s organizer said Thursday. The event was moved online…

Andrew Card joins Hyliion board

AUSTIN, Texas – Former White House chief of staff Andrew Card is joining the board of Hyliion Inc., which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles. Card’s appointment…

Virtual truck beauty contest opens Monday

HOUSTON, Texas – The 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be going virtual this year, its organizer announced Tuesday. The truck beauty contest will accept entries Aug 10-21, and winners…

DTNA introduces new engineering and technology leader

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) new senior vice-president of engineering and technology was working on artificial intelligence (AI) before most people knew it was a thing. Dr.

WIT honors truckers with photo contest

PLOVER, Wisc. – HERoes of the Highway is the subject of this year’s photo contest being organized by Women In Trucking (WIT). “We are inspired by your hero-like strength, not…

Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) – the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — is looking for a new leader. Tim Kraus…