Trucking Announcements: Kenworth parade; KAG Canada helps Habitat for Humanity; BCTA, PMTC announce new boards of directors -

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kenworth hosted its fourth annual truck parade in Ohio, and KAG Canada helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity in Manitoba. Meanwhile, Motiv Electric Trucks has appointed Scott Zion as its new chief product and engineering officer. Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and B.C. Trucking Association announced their new boards of directors.

Kenworth parade celebrates legacy of W900 model in Chillicothe

Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio truck assembly plant hosted its fourth annual truck parade on June 19, drawing more than 50 new, classic, and customized Kenworth trucks from across the U.S. This year’s event celebrated the iconic W900 model, now in its final full year of production.

The parade, held in downtown Chillicothe, featured trucks from every era of Kenworth’s history — from a 1923 model to present-day vehicles built at the Chillicothe plant, according to a news release. The event closed with the newly introduced W900 Legacy Edition, a tribute to the company’s storied past.

“The Kenworth truck parade has become a special Ross County community tradition,” said Jack Schmitt, assistant plant manager at Kenworth Chillicothe. “The event wouldn’t be possible without the drivers who travel to Chillicothe to share their passion for Kenworth trucks, or without the community support that makes this parade a successful event each year.”

In support of the local community, Kenworth and the United Way of Ross County raised more than $43,000 through a 50/50 raffle and VIP sponsorships during the parade.

KAG Canada joins Habitat for Humanity build in Winnipeg

KAG Canada employees took part in a Habitat for Humanity Manitoba team build last week, contributing to what the organization says is its largest development in its 35-year history.

The build, located on Pandora Avenue in Winnipeg, is set to include 55 energy-efficient homes arranged in 11 blocks of five townhouses. Once completed, the development will provide housing for about 275 people, including 175 children, according to a LinkedIn post.

KAG Canada during Habitat for Humanity build, team photo — (Photo: LinkedIn)

KAG Canada during Habitat for Humanity build — (Photo: LinkedIn)

The project was coordinated internally by the Kenan Advantage Group’s North American Giving Committee. According to the company, several terminal locations across Canada and the U.S. have participated in similar Habitat for Humanity builds as part of their broader corporate social responsibility efforts.

Motiv Electric Trucks names Zion chief product and engineering officer

Motiv Electric Trucks has appointed Scott Zion as its new chief product and engineering officer, the company announced June 18. Zion will lead the company’s product roadmap and oversee vehicle design, validation, and testing to ensure Motiv’s electric trucks and buses meet performance, quality, and customer requirements.

(Photo: LinkedIn)

Zion brings more than 30 years of experience in vehicle engineering and electric vehicle development, Motive said in a news release. Most recently, he served as chief product officer at Bollinger Motors, where he led the product strategy for electric commercial vehicles. He previously held senior roles at Xos Trucks, including head of engineering and director of medium-duty vehicles.

Zion also spent over six years with Hino Motors Manufacturing USA as general manager and chief engineer of zero-emission vehicle programs. He began his career at Ford Motor Company in the early 1990s, working on electric vehicles and later holding positions at Visteon in transaxle, chassis, battery systems, and driveline engineering.

“Scott’s proven expertise in product planning and his experience leading engineering and product teams in the commercial electric trucking space is a perfect fit for where Motiv is today,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Motiv Electric Trucks, in the release.

PMTC announces 2025-26 board of directors

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has announced its incoming Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. This announcement follows the council’s June 17 Annual General Meeting and June 19 annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ont.

The new board will serve from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. While the executive members are in the second year of their two-year terms and were acclaimed, the remaining board members were elected during the AGM.

Executive Board (Principal Members):

Chairwoman: Leanne Quail, CPC Logistics Canada
Past chairman: Steve Lawn, Parkland Fuel Corporation
1st vice-chairwoman: Angela Munsterman, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling
2nd vice-chairman: Jason Libralesso, Home Hardware Stores

Directors (principal members), include: Patricia Burke, Canadian Blood Services; Phil Camp, Paccar Leasing Company; Kevin Carlyle, Penske Transportation Solutions; Gerald Carroll, Wesbell Logistics; Jim Dimech, Linde Canada; Chris Henry, Trailcon; Dave Hewlett, Loblaw Transport; Mike Iasparro, Canadian Tire; Kevin Jennings, GFL Environmental; James Johnstone, Giant Tiger; Keith Lamb, 4Refuel; David Marvin, Tandet; Terry Maw, Rush Truck Leasing; and Andy Walker, Molson Coors.

See the full list, including the associate members, here.

BCTA unveils 2025-26 board of directors and executive committee

The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has confirmed its board of directors and executive committee for the 2025-2026 term, following its annual general meeting held June 12 in Whistler, B.C.

“Our Board reflects the diversity and strength of British Columbia’s trucking industry,” said BCTA president and CEO Dave Earle, in the news release. “We thank our directors for stepping forward to lead the sector into the future, supporting our continued advocacy for safe, efficient, and sustainable road transportation.”

Executive Committee 2025/2026