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Trail King promotes Hanten to VP of sales and marketing

Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries on Thursday announced the promotion of Ty Hanten to VP of sales and marketing. Ty Hanten (Photo: Trail King Industries) Hanten will lead development of…

Public to vote for TCA’s Highway Angel of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) on Tuesday announced that the winner of its Highway Angel of the Year Award will be chosen by the public. Since 1997, TCA’s Highway Angel…

Groupe Guilbault hires seven thanks to Trucking HR Canada’s wage subsidy program

Camille Pitt is senior human resources advisor for Groupe Guilbault, a large fleet headquartered in Quebec City. Guilbault being one of Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) Top Fleet Employers, she…

Canadian drivers Marchand, Vandal named Highway Angels for helping others

The Truckload Carriers Association recognized five professional truck drivers, including two Canadians, as Highway Angels for performing good deeds while on the job. Matthew Marchand, from Ottawa, who hauls tankers…

Former nurse shifts smoothly into trucking

Trucking and nursing have some things in common, according to a truck driver and former nurse. Both professions require a person to be very observant, anticipate moves, be good with…

Six Canadian companies among Best Fleets to Drive For, Hall of Fame created

The Best Fleets to Drive For competition has announced its 2022 winners, as well as the inaugural eight fleets inducted into the newly created Hall of Fame. The Truckload Carriers…

Hero trucker Navdeep pulled out driver from crashed vehicle

Heroes don’t think, they act quickly. Navdeep Singh helped a truck driver stuck in his cab after a crash, and probably saved the man’s life.The owner-operator who works for CN…

Musket offers female A/Z training scholarship

Musket Transport on Thursday relaunched its annual female A/Z scholarship for 2022. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company’s mission is to recruit more women behind the wheel. This scholarship complements existing efforts…

Three things fleets are doing well (and two they aren’t)

The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual Best Fleets to Drive For competition offers a unique window into emerging trends within the top fleets to work for in the U.S. and…

Hutcheson taking helm at FMCSA

Robin Hutcheson, the deputy assistant secretary for safety policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, is being named deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – and…

THRC panel to explore new HR ideas

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has launched an industry advisory group committed to contributing to innovative and fresh approaches around human resources. The National HR Transformative Change group is made up…

Kroeplin to lead Rush Truck Centres sales in GTA

Rush Truck Centres of Canada on Thursday welcomed Barry Kroeplin into a new role as the regional vice-president of sales for the Greater Toronto Area. Barry Kroeplin (Photo: Rush…

Sandeep Kar heads to Noregon

Sandeep Kar is joining Noregon as chief strategy officer, a title that he previously held at Fleet Complete. In the new role he will be responsible for growth, development,…

Groupe Morneau names Malaison VP of operations

Groupe Morneau on Wednesday appointed Marc-Aurele Malaison as vice-president, operations – general transport. Marc-Aurele Malaison (Photo: Groupe Morneau) Malaison has more than 30 years experience in the transport industry where…

Cummins appoints Fetch as VP of global supply chain and manufacturing

Cummins on Wednesday announced that Bonnie Fetch has been named vice-president – global supply chain and manufacturing, effective Feb. 1. Fetch currently serves as vice-president – North America regional operating…