Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo a big hit preview image Human Resources Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo a big hit September 14, 2019 Bob Whitesell with his daughter Patricia Whitesell MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Bob Whitesell was at the Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo in Mississauga, Ont., on Saturday, looking for…
SAF-Holland names new president – Americas preview image Transportation SAF-Holland names new president – Americas September 12, 2019 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has named Kent Jones its new president – Americas. He replaces Steffen Schewerda, who has stepped down from the same role. Jones was previously vice-president of…
20,000 technicians expected to compete in VISTA preview image Transportation 20,000 technicians expected to compete in VISTA September 10, 2019 In the most recent competition 240 teams qualified for the semi-finals. GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Registration opens Sept. 30 for the world’s largest service market competition, the Volvo International Service…
Ritchie Bros.’ event raises $160K for KidSport B.C. preview image Transportation Ritchie Bros.’ event raises $160K for KidSport B.C. September 9, 2019 BURNABY, B.C. – More than $160,000 was raised at the Ritchie Bros.’ Corporate Kids Challenge charity event Sunday, bringing the 10-year total to $1.5 million. All funds go to…
Rising detention times hitting productivity: ATRI preview image Human Resources Rising detention times hitting productivity: ATRI September 6, 2019 The study says detention times significantly influence driver and carrier productivity. ATRI photo ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver detention times and the frequency of detention have both increased in the…
Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker preview image Transportation Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker September 4, 2019 Lisa Kelly at the Great American Truck Show in Dallas, Texas, in August. (Photo: Abdul Latheef) DALLAS, Texas – In an episode of Ice Road Truckers, Lisa Kelly jumps…
Top Manitoba driver honors military roots preview image Top Manitoba driver honors military roots September 4, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. -- Manitoba’s 2019 Driver of the Year, Big Freight's Robert Pigeau, draws on a military background and a commitment to serve his community.
Guy Lemieux the steady hand at Herve Lemieux fleet preview image Guy Lemieux the steady hand at Herve Lemieux fleet September 4, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. -- Guy Lemieux and his brother Richard ran Transport Herve Lemieux as a team. When Richard died, Guy was named the president -- but he had to manage in his own style.
Drivers are at front and center of Jobs Expo preview image Human Resources Drivers are at front and center of Jobs Expo September 3, 2019 Focus of the job fair will be on drivers
Canadian tech wins Navistar Technician Rodeo preview image Equipment Canadian tech wins Navistar Technician Rodeo August 29, 2019 WOODBRIDGE, Ill. – Brandon Wesselius of Lewis Motor Sales in Owen Sound, Ont., won Navistar’s 2019 Technician Rodeo in the truck category. He competed against technicians from across the Americas.
CTA ads to honor trucking industry workers preview image Human Resources CTA ads to honor trucking industry workers August 28, 2019 One of the CTA ads planned for the National Trucking Week. TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance will mark the National Trucking Week with a series of advertisements…
Erb Transport at 60: ‘Doing the job right’ preview image Business Management Erb Transport at 60: ‘Doing the job right’ August 26, 2019 Wendell Erb reflects back on the company's history and comments on the current freight market
Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success preview image Business Management Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success August 23, 2019 Company founder Vernon Erb with his son and Erb Group president and CEO Wendell Erb. BADEN, Ont. — Hundreds of people showed up on Thursday and Friday to celebrate…
Western Star eyes higher vocational truck share preview image Western Star eyes higher vocational truck share August 20, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Daimler Trucks North America enjoys a significant share of the on-highway truck market, but Western Star president David Carson knows there is room for growth in the vocational business segment.
Daimler team focusing on customer experience preview image Daimler team focusing on customer experience August 20, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is establishing a new internal group that will dedicate itself to improving the customer experience, touching everything from new truck sales to service.
