B.C. trucker named national Driver of the Year preview image Transportation B.C. trucker named national Driver of the Year December 6, 2019 Price’s trucking career spans more than 32 years and over 4 million accident-free miles
Cynthia Nagamatsu is TTC president preview image Transportation Cynthia Nagamatsu is TTC president December 6, 2019 A colleague congratulates Cynthia Nagamatsu, left, at Thursday’s dinner. TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Transportation Club has named Cynthia Nagamatsu president. Nagamatsu, vice-president of commercial client services…
Geotab CEO talks telematics, tech, and a promising future preview image Geotab CEO talks telematics, tech, and a promising future December 6, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Geotab, which began as a small family business in 2000, is now a vehicle telematics powerhouse that's closing in on 2 million subscribers around the world.
BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division preview image Equipment BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division December 4, 2019 Aaron Gillmore LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named former Tesla executive Aaron Gillmore vice-president of truck business. In his new role, Gillmore will oversee…
Human Resources Transcourt adds to its western sales team December 3, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has added Warren Mcdonell to its western Canadian sales team. Mcdonell will be based out of Transcourt’s Edmonton, Alta., office and will provide sales…
Human Resources Payne hands out Driver of the Year awards December 2, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Payne Transportation held its annual awards gala Nov. 28, recognizing drivers who exemplify the best when it comes to safety, service, and community. Three drivers were honored…
Human Resources OTA wants supply chain to help crack down on Driver Inc. November 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on members to help educate other supply chain partners on the ramifications of Driver Inc. Driver Inc. is a payment…
WIT launches Female Driver of the Year award preview image Health & Safety WIT launches Female Driver of the Year award November 27, 2019 PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural WIT Female Driver of the Year award. The goal is to recognize outstanding female…
Trucker’s $500 donation spawns a popular charity preview image Transportation Trucker’s $500 donation spawns a popular charity November 27, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The charity devoted to helping truckers is now accepting donations as well as nominations for aid this holiday season. The Truckers Christmas Group is…
Female leaders share keys to success in business preview image Business Management Female leaders share keys to success in business November 27, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive tour continued Nov. 26, with a visit to TransCore Link Logistics’ Mississauga headquarters, where about 130 guests gathered to hear from…
Banner year so far for 18 Wheels of Christmas preview image Transportation Banner year so far for 18 Wheels of Christmas November 25, 2019 DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – The response this past weekend in Dawson Creek, B.C., in support of the 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign was amazing. That’s according to Chris Richards of…
Business Management CTA reinforces need for flexibility in labor code changes November 19, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the feds to preserve exemptions to labor code provisions, to reflect the operational realities of trucking. The Alliance sought…
Business Management CN receives strike notice November 18, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – CN Rail conductors, trainpersons and yardpersons represented by Teamsters are threatening to walk off the job as soon as Nov. 19. “We continue to negotiate in good…
U.S. legislation looks to get more women in trucking preview image Transportation U.S. legislation looks to get more women in trucking November 18, 2019 PLOVER, Wis. – The U.S. Senate has introduced a bill that would promote more women in the trucking industry, and Women in Trucking is looking forward to helping. The bill,…
Transportation Four-year-old’s birthday wish comes true November 15, 2019 MORINVILLE, Alta. – The trucking industry has a new recruit waiting in the wings, though it will be another 14 years before he can get behind the wheel. Celebrating his…
