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July employment rises 4.0% in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector
OTTAWA, ON (August 18, 2026) — New data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows employment in the trucking and logistics sector rose to 825,400 in July 2026 up 4.0% year-over-year, adding almost 32,000 jobs compared to July 2025. On a monthly basis, the sector’s employment rose by 5.9% in July, compared to June. According to […]
Top Fleet Employers finalists announced as leading fleets vie for 2026 honours
Canadian sportscaster Rod Black to serve as master of ceremonies at October Awards Gala OTTAWA, ON (August 4, 2026) — Canada’s leading trucking and logistics employers are one step closer to top honours as Trucking HR Canada (THRC) today announced the finalists for awards at the 13th annual Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala on October […]
AI won’t solve your leadership problem
Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada PIctured (l-r): Rob Henderson, President and CEO, BioTalent Canada; Philip Mondor President and CEO, Tourism HR Canada; Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada; Paul Preston, Executive Advisor, The Conference Board of Canada; Mark Patterson, Executive Director, Magnet; and JP (Jean Pierre) Giroux, President, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium. […]
Featured events
Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala 2026
This incredible evening of celebration and networking will spotlight the organizations that have achieved Top Fleet Employer status in 2026. The unforgettable night of awards, delicious food, and connection is being held at Toronto’s legendary Palais Royale. After the Top Fleet Employers Gala awards ceremony, ticket holders can continue networking with the best in trucking […]
Western Women with Drive 2026 – Manitoba
Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions. Learn more about Women with Drive
Women with Drive Hits the Road – Whitecourt
This THRC event is offered in conjunction with the AMTA 2026 Whitecourt Safety Summit. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions.
BC Trucking & Logistics Workforce Bootcamp – Langley
EXPRESS EDITION: A focused 2-hour, 15-minute learning session. Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions.
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Five workforce shifts every transportation leader should be watching this summer
Commentary by Angela Splinter, President and CEO, Trucking HR Canada Aside from nice weather (well, mostly) and time off, summer offers something increasingly valuable: the opportunity to pause and think beyond immediate demands of your business. While operations continue, leaders can step back and consider a broader question. What will define a successful organization three […]