Human Resources How to attract – and keep – millennials October 31, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Attracting millennials to the trucking industry isn’t impossible, but they’re more likely to be drawn to a company and a role with purpose. That was one of…
Business Management Driver shortage trucking industry’s top concern October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – The driver shortage has emerged as the trucking industry’s top concern for the second year in a row. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) published its list…
Business Management Driver Inc. model condemned by CRA, ESDC October 23, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The jig may be up for drivers and carriers operating under the Driver Inc. model. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)…
Transcourt promotes Trianos preview image Human Resources Transcourt promotes Trianos October 19, 2018 OAKVILLE, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has named Michael Trianos its director of fleet services and procurement for the entire North American market. Previously, he was director of business development…
Screen your drivers, reduce the risk: Charalambous preview image Screen your drivers, reduce the risk: Charalambous October 18, 2018 One of these abstracts is a counterfeit. Can you spot the difference? MILTON, Ont. – Charlie Charalambous of ISB Canada flashed two seemingly identical truck driver abstracts onto a screen…
Transportation CVSA names executive leaders October 16, 2018 GREENBELT, Md. – Lt. Scott Carnegie of the Mississippi Highway Patrol is now serving as the 2018/19 president for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Alliance (CVSA), an association dedicated to uniform…
Trucks for Change delivers for charity preview image Transportation Trucks for Change delivers for charity October 12, 2018 Pete Dalmazzi, Trucks for Change Network MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trucks for Change Network, an organization that connects charities to those who can haul their freight, has just transported its 20…
Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team preview image Human Resources Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team October 9, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West has appointed Geoff Dowson as its regional sales manager for vacuum units and equipment. With over 18 years of experience in the vac industry, Dowson…
Driver turnover on the rise: ATA preview image Human Resources Driver turnover on the rise: ATA October 3, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large truckload fleets hit its highest level since 2015, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “So far this year, the turnover rate at…
Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy preview image Business Management Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy October 1, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising $25,000. The money will…
Temporary Measures: Experienced truck drivers are available — beyond our borders preview image Temporary Measures: Experienced truck drivers are available — beyond our borders September 24, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program offers a path to recruit experienced drivers from other countries. But it's no easy path to take.
Mammarella named Timken national sales manager preview image Transportation Mammarella named Timken national sales manager September 21, 2018 Albert Mammarella NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Timken has named Albert Mammarella the national sales manager – automotive/commercial vehicle aftermarket in a role that will have him focusing on Canada. Mammarella…
Navistar already benefits from Traton alliance: Clarke preview image Transportation Navistar already benefits from Traton alliance: Clarke September 20, 2018 Benefits are already being realized, says Navistar’s Troy Clarke (right). HANNOVER, Germany – Navistar is already realizing the benefits of extra purchasing power made possible through a 17% equity stake…
Daimler’s Daum: Trade war would have ‘no winners’ preview image Transportation Daimler’s Daum: Trade war would have ‘no winners’ September 20, 2018 Martin Daum, head of Daimler Trucks and Buses HANNOVER, Germany – The business of making trucks is booming at Daimler Truck and Bus. Sales for the company were up 13%…
Pride Truck Sales opens new locations in Calif. preview image Business Management Pride Truck Sales opens new locations in Calif. September 7, 2018 Left to Right: Senior Vice President Vik Gupta, President and CEO Sulakhan Johal & Branch Manager Dildeep Johal FONTANA, Calif. – Canadian pre-owned retailer Pride Truck Sales is expanding again.
