Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.
This week, FreightPath appointed Dave Bergeron as its CEO and Groupe Touchette named Karina Di Rupo as vice-president of supply chain. Meanwhile, Calstart named former U.S. Department of Energy official Michael Berube as it’s next CEO. And NationaLease recognized TFI Holdings as the recipient of its 2025 Canadian MVP Award.
FreightPath appoints new CEO
FreightPath has named Dave Bergeron as its new CEO.
Bergeron joins FreightPath from Kriska Transportation Group, where he spent the past decade as information technology leader, supporting the company’s mergers and acquisitions and overseeing its technology roadmap.
Before joining KTG, Bergeron held senior roles at Innovapost, where he supported large-scale logistics operations for Canada Post and Purolator.
FreightPath said in a news release that Bergeron brings extensive experience in transportation technology and a clear vision for advancing the company’s software platform. “His leadership will help accelerate growth, innovation, and value for our customers, partners, and community.”
Groupe Touchette appoints Karina Di Rupo as vice-president of supply chain
Montreal-based Groupe Touchette has named Karina Di Rupo as vice-president of supply chain, effective Oct. 27, 2025, as the company continues to expand its national distribution network.
Di Rupo will oversee Groupe Touchette’s end-to-end global supply chain, from tire manufacturers and distribution centers worldwide to final delivery to customers across Canada. Her responsibilities include procurement and planning, a coast-to-coast network of distribution, warehouse, and storage facilities, kitting operations, and management of Groupe Touchette’s fleet and transportation partners. She will report to Egil Møller Nielsen, chief operating officer, and serve on the company’s Steering Committee.
Di Rupo joins Groupe Touchette with more than 20 years of experience in large-scale supply chain and operations management. She most recently served as vice-president of supply chain and operations at McKesson Canada, overseeing multi-site distribution, automation, and forecasting initiatives, and has also held senior roles at Sustana, ArcelorMittal, and Bombardier.
Calstart names Berube as CEO
Calstart has appointed Michael Berube as its next CEO, succeeding long-time leader John Boesel, who is retiring after three decades with the organization, including 24 years as CEO. Berube will assume the role at the clean transportation nonprofit on Nov. 13, 2025.
As CEO, Berube will focus on driving initiatives aimed at solidifying the role of new affordable and clean transportation options for consumers and businesses through close industry partnerships.
Berube brings experience spanning both public and private sectors, including two decades in senior roles at Fiat Chrysler and Daimler-Chrysler, where he led product strategy and helped bring low-emissions technologies to market. Most recently, he served as a senior official for sustainable transportation at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a decade, where he helped establish the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Consortium on Advanced Batteries.
“It is a privilege to join Calstart at such a profoundly pivotal moment in our industry,” Berube said. “Transportation is vital to the economy and to consumers’ everyday lives. It is at an inflection point and needs bold leadership to help secure the promise of lower-cost and low-emissions options that meet the needs of all Americans.”
Calstart board chairwoman Cynthia Williams said Berube’s mix of policy, technical, and sustainability expertise makes him “superbly equipped to lead the organization during a critical time of transformation in the clean transportation sector.”
TFI Holdings named 2025 Canadian MVP at NationaLease Leadership Summit
NationaLease recognized TFI Holdings as the recipient of its 2025 Canadian MVP Award during the organization’s Canadian Leadership Summit, held Oct. 21–22 in Toronto. The award honors outstanding performance in business growth, member participation, and purchasing.
The two-day event brought together NationaLease member companies from across Canada to share insights and address industry challenges through presentations on the economy, tariffs, government policy, and regulatory issues.
Invited speakers included Kevin Hoyt of VEL NationaLease, Rachel Battaglia of the Royal Bank of Canada, Ken Davis of Greentree Advisors, Dan Laurencelle of Arctic Glacier, Rob Leone of Niagara University, and Arun Rebello of TD Bank.
“Our Canadian members are a dedicated, resilient group. They understand the challenges ahead and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work,” said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease, in a news release. “TFI’s remarkable success in 2025 is a reflection of this attitude and I’m honored to acknowledge their achievements this year.”
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