OTTAWA, ON (November 10, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) recognized Top Fleet Employers from BC last week — including the top BC fleet — at a day of workforce learning, industry recognition, and connection in partnership with the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) which was hosting their Awards Day.
THRC presented Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. with the Top BC Fleet Award for receiving the highest overall score from Top Fleet Employer (TFE) assessors on their 2026 Top Fleet Employers submission.
Top Fleet Employers is a national program recognizing trucking and logistics organizations that demonstrate high standards in their HR policies and practices. Fleets undergo an annual assessment examining how they employ, support, and engage their people. A total of 98 fleets earned the prestigious recognition in 2026.
The full-day event was co-hosted by THRC and BCTA in BC to create opportunities for industry collaboration and connection. The day started with practical workforce learning and connection through an express edition of THRC’s Trucking & Logistics Workforce Bootcamp for the room packed with BC fleets, before moving on to the recognition and celebrations.
THRC also welcomed four organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony:
- Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd.
- Castle Fuels (2008) Inc.
- Sutco Transportation Specialists
- Triton Transport Ltd.
Those fleets joined 75 organizations from across Canada that have received Women’s Leadership Accord Certificates of Excellence, demonstrating their commitment to creating great workplaces for women and taking concrete action to recruit, retain, and support women, encourage their success, and showcase opportunities in our sector for a fulfilling career.
“Fleets from BC are an important part of moving goods across Canada,” said Angela Splinter, President and CEO, Trucking HR Canada. “As Top Fleet Employers, these organizations have already demonstrated their commitment to leading workplace practices. By participating in industry events like this, and joining the Women’s Leadership Accord, they are further demonstrating their commitment to HR excellence and strengthening our sector’s workforce.”
There are 10 BC-based fleets that earned TFE recognition in 2026: Alchemist Specialty Carriers; Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.; Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd.; Canaan Shipping Co. Ltd.; Castle Fuels(2008) Inc.; Coastal Mountain Fuels; ColdStar Solutions Inc.; Sutco Contracting LTD.; Triple Eight Transport Inc.; and Triton Transport Ltd.
The Women’s Leadership Accord was launched by THRC in 2025. Recognition ceremonies have been held at events across the country to recognize organizations committing to meeting the program’s four pillars: gender equity, inclusivity, safety, and empowerment. Organizations can earn a Certificate of Excellence by demonstrating what they already have in place in the areas of leadership, attraction and recruitment, retention, health and safety, and community engagement.
View list of Accord participants
Find out how to join the Accord
Women’s Leadership Accord is supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada; the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a project partner.
Applications for Top Fleet Employers program are open now.
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is the national, non-profit workforce development organization for Canada’s trucking and logistics sector. Established in 2012, THRC is the recognized authority on workforce strategy for the industry, providing labour market intelligence, workforce research, skills development initiatives, occupational standards, training resources and evidence-based human resource solutions.
Working closely with employers, industry associations, governments, educators and workforce stakeholders, THRC supports a sector that employs nearly 800,000 Canadians and plays a critical role in Canada’s supply chain.
Media contact: comms@truckinghr.com
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