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Driver shortage a self-inflicted wound, says panelist

Jane Jazrawy, Max Farrell, Craig Faucette and Colin Ruskin. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The problem of the driver shortage in Canada is a “self-inflicted” wound, a panelist told the Surface…

Sutco names new president

KELOWNA, B.C. – After more than a decade with the company, Doug Sutherland has been named president of Sutco Transportation Specialists. Sutherland was previously Sutco’s vice-president and general manager for…

New character joins trucking-safety icons

Frank, Dawn and Shifty HALIFAX, N.S. — The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association has unveiled a new safety character – Dawn – that reflects the diversity of the…

CVSA names new president, executive committee

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) — an organization that oversees commercial vehicle enforcement initiatives across North America — has named its latest executive committee. Sergeant John…

Laskowski: Non-compliant fleets a giant drag

'We need to cut this out like a cancer'

APTA meeting to discuss emerging technologies

HALIFAX, N.S. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) opens its annual conference here today, but delegates can relax – there will be no speeches on the perennial problem…

Five Canadians among Penske safe-driver honorees

READING, Penn. – The Penske Logistics Premier Driver Recognition Program has honored 44 safe truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada as part of the 2019 Platinum and Gold…

Registration opens for VISTA 2019-20

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Registration is now open for what is billed as the world’s largest service market competition, the Volvo International Service Training Awards, or VISTA. This year up…

Meet 10 trucking Pioneers of Change

TORONTO, Ont. -- The one constant in life is change. Today's Trucking has profiled 10 Canadians who challenge the status quo in the trucking industry.

Deborah Sparks to assume transitional role at WIT

Deborah Sparks PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association has named Deborah Sparks vice-president in anticipation of succeeding current WIT president and CEO Ellen Voie. Sparks will assume her…

Trucking for a Cure: Woodstock Convoy rocks

'Life is bigger than cancer, and we need to beat this'

2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships

MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has named the winners of this year’s in-house scholarships. They are Antonela Badan and Aleksandra Mircheva, who will receive $1,500 each. Badan is a…

Ever-expanding Isaac Instruments opens new HQ

Isaac president Jacques DeLarochelliere addresses a crowd of more than 200 visitors during his facility’s grand opening (Photo: Isaac Instruments) SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments is clearly in the midst…

Kate Rahn to lead Peterbilt in Canada

Kate Rahn, Peterbilt Motors DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors has named Kate Rahn, a former BlackBerry executive, as its regional sales and marketing manager in Canada. Rahn has for the…

Kriska hands out 10 scholarships

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has awarded 10 scholarships to students who are family members of Kriska employees. The scholarship program, in its first year, was proposed by…