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Canada’s workplace leaders take centre stage at 2026 Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala
OTTAWA, ON (October 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) celebrated the employers raising the bar for workplace excellence in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector tonight, honouring 98 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) and unveiling this year’s special award winners at its annual Awards Gala in Toronto. The Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala recognized all 98 […]
Trucking HR Canada and Samsara Top Fleet Employers Scholarship awards $10,000 to students
Inaugural program supports families behind Canada’s transportation and logistics industry TORONTO (October 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) and Samsara (NYSE: IOT), today awarded a combined $10,000 to three post-secondary students through the inaugural Top Fleet Employers Scholarship. The recipients were announced during THRC’s Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala in Toronto. The 2026 recipients […]
Time is running out to register: Western Women with Drive helps you tackle what’s next for sector
OTTAWA, ON (October 9, 2026) — Economic uncertainty, AI, demographic change, and a shifting workforce will take centre stage at Western Women with Drive on November 12 in Winnipeg, with economist Todd Hirsch, leadership expert Deri Latimer and senior transportation leaders from across Western Canada leading the conversation. Registration for this critical all-day event is […]
Workforce leaders call for greater collaboration to address Canada’s changing labour market
National Workforce Leadership Summit to focus on workforce resilience, AI adoption, skills development and labour mobility at a time of growing workforce pressures. OTTAWA, ON, October 7, 2026 – Canada’s workforce challenges are becoming increasingly complex as employers respond to changing skill requirements, labour shortages, technological change and major economic investments. Today, workforce leaders, employers, […]
Upcoming events
Western Women with Drive 2026 – Manitoba
Join your peers from across Western Canada for a day of professional learning and conversation. Economic uncertainty, AI, demographic change and a shifting workforce will take centre stage at Western Women with Drive on November 12 in Winnipeg, with economist Todd Hirsch, leadership expert Deri Latimer and senior transportation leaders from across Western Canada leading the […]
BC Trucking & Logistics Workforce Bootcamp Express Edition & BCTA Annual Awards Luncheon
Nov 5 — Langley, BC Join the BC Trucking Association and THRC for a morning of practical workforce learning, industry recognition and connection. The event features an express edition of THRC’s Workforce Bootcamp, recognition of BC’s Top Fleet Employers and Women’s Leadership Accord participants. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions.
Women with Drive 2027
Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions. Learn more about Women with Drive
Upcoming webinars
Fall 2026 webinar schedule
All webinars run on Wednesday at noon ET unless otherwise noted. All are available with EN/FR simultaneous translation unless otherwise noted. Date More information and link to register Sept. 23 Helping every employee thrive: Practical tools for a stronger, more inclusive workforce Thurs. Oct. 1 Trucking leader’s outlook 2026: Trump, trucking, tariffs, turmoil. Executive briefing […]
Hire students: Receive up to $5,000 in wage incentives
The Student Work Placement Program, a THRC Career ExpressWay initiative, supports employers with student recruitment and access to direct financial incentives — up to $5,000 per student! Attend this webinar to find out how THRC helps you connect with career seekers and local post-secondary institutions and provides support through the entire application process.
Top Fleet Employers: Why apply and how to get started
Top Fleet Employers is Canada’s premier recognition program for fleets committed to workplace excellence. Learn how earning this coveted designation can strengthen your employer brand, attract and retain top talent, and showcase your commitment to your people. Join us and get ready to start your application this fall. In under an hour we will walk you through the application process, evaluation criteria, key […]
What Top Fleets are getting right: Panel of TFEs share practices driving workplace excellence
We’re highlighting the top trends emerging from this year’s Top Fleet Employers. A panel of Top Fleet Employers share what they are doing to make the workplace excellent. Discover how these standout fleets are demonstrating excellence with innovative workforce strategies, cutting-edge practices, and a strong focus on culture and leadership. Join us and discover trends that are shaping the future of HR in our sector.
Employer incentives
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HR resources designed specifically for trucking and logistics
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Top Fleet Employers is a national program that recognizes fleets that meet the highest standards of excellence and strive to be leaders in showcasing the trucking and logistics sector as a great place to work.
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Meet the Top Fleets
The best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector have earned the right to be called Top Fleet Employers.
What makes a TFE?
Through a rigorous annual assessment, fleets prove they deliver the highest standards in HR and earn a national designation.
Latest reports
Canada employs 9,100 more transport truck drivers in August than a year ago: LMI snapshot Aug. 2026
New research from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) indicates Canada’s trucking and logistics sector added 21,600 jobs in August, up 2.7% from August 2025. In the same period, overall employment in Canada in August was up 1%, while unemployment was down from 7.1% to 6.4%.
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