2025 APTA Annual Industry Award Winners Honoured in Moncton

Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry celebrates excellence

Source: APTA

Moncton, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) proudly hosted its 2025 Annual Industry Awards Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and leadership within Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry.

Held at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, the event brought together industry leaders, transportation professionals, and valued partners to honour individuals whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment continue to elevate the trucking sector across the region.

The awards highlighted excellence across multiple key roles — including drivers, dispatchers, technicians, recruiters, and safety leaders — reflecting the depth and diversity of talent driving the Atlantic Canadian transportation industry forward.

2025 APTA Industry Award Winners

* Good Samaritan of the Year

Raymond Dunbar, Eassons Transportation Group

Sponsored by Marine Atlantic

* Woman of the Year

Colleen O’Toole, Lighthouse Transportation Inc.

Sponsored by Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic

* Atlantic Recruiter of the Year

Natasha Malisevych, Midland Transport Limited

Sponsors by Echelon Insurance

* Safety to Motor Transportation

Sue Ritter, Classic Freight Transport

Sponsored by Northbridge Insurance

* Technician of the Year

Steven Cormier, Midland Transport Limited

Sponsored by Traction – UAP

* Dispatcher of the Year

Melissa Henry, Midland Transport Limited

Sponsored by Isaac

* Driver Mentor of the Year

Robert Smith, Armour Transportation

Sponsored by Sovereign Insurance

* Driver of the Year

Stephen Hare, Midland Transport Limited

Sponsored by Volvo

* Service to the Industry

Rod Hudson, Midland Transport Limited

Sponsored by Solera

Through this annual celebration, the APTA continues to spotlight the people whose dedication keeps Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry safe, strong, and moving forward.