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November 2018 Volume 38, Issue 10
TRUCK NEWS
Eastern Canada’s Trucking Newspaper Since 1981 Delivering daily news at trucknews.com
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Report from Germany
Coverage of the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.
Top fleets recognized
Challenger’s Topping named HR Leader of the Year
By Sonia Straface
TORONTO, ONTARIO
It was a star-studded night on Oct. 11, as Trucking HR Canada hosted its annual Top Fleet Employ- ers Gala Awards Dinner in Toronto.
The night brought together more than 300 trucking and transpor- tation professionals to celebrate human resources (HR) best practices and shine a light on some of the best places to work in the industry.
Fifty-two fleets were celebrated as the 2018 Top Fleet Employers, but only a handful took home the cov- eted awards. Awards were given to celebrate the most impressive work- places across the country, taking into consideration online applica- tions and employee surveys, which look at a variety of HR best practices.
The Top Private Fleet Award went to Trailer Wizards. ONE For Freight was the recipient of the Top Small Fleet Award. The Top Medium
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Replacing an icon
Kenworth recently took the wraps off its new W990, replacement to its long-running W900.
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Chasing 10 mpg
We take the new Mack Anthem on a 1,000-mile run in an attempt to capture 10 mpg.
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A bright idea
Harnessing solar panel to eliminate idling and support the truck’s primary batteries is worth considering.
Challenger Motor Freight founder Dan Einwechter participated in this year’s convoy.
Paris Truck Convoy raises $75,000 for Special Olympics
Organizers set sights on $1 million
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PARIS, ONTARIO
In its 14th edition, the Paris Truck Convoy for Special Olympics raised a whopping $75,000.
The event, which saw 72 big rigs roll down Hwy. 401 on Sept. 15, is one of the longest-standing fundraisers of its kind in Southern Ontario. Funds raised for the event go directly to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Spe- cial Olympics to help special athletes obtain uniforms, as well as the equipment and facilities necessary for their sport of choice.
“The numbers of trucks participating are down from last year, but pledges are up,” said Tammy Blackwell, event coordinator. “Our top three drivers represented $16,600; I don’t know how they do it.”
New this year was a classic car show on the Friday before the convoy.
“It was organized by a retired truck driver,” Blackwell said. “He had come out to the event before and thought he could help us raise more money. So, he organized the car show and it went great. There were a larger number of people here on Friday night, which is good.”
To date, the convoy has raised more than $800,000 for Special Olympics.
This year’s convoy was highlighted by the fact that the Special Olympics is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “This convoy just goes to show that it’s a terrific event, but an even better community,” Glenn MacDonell, CEO of Special Olympics Ontario said. “The industry sees
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