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Women’s Leadership Accord grows to 73 organizations with new Ontario additions
OTTAWA (ONTARIO), September 15, 2026 — Yesterday, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed three more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony at the Bridging the Barriers conference in Oakville presented by the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada. This brings the total to 73 organizations committed to creating great workplaces for women and […]
THRC Awards Gala to celebrate 98 Top Fleet Employers and honour 10-year leaders
OTTAWA, ON (September 15, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) will celebrate all 98 Top Fleet Employers of 2026 at its annual Awards Gala in Toronto on October 14, with special recognition for 10 fleets marking a decade of leadership in workplace excellence. “Reaching the 10-year milestone reflects a deep and sustained commitment to people […]
Canada employs 9,100 more transport truck drivers in August than a year ago
Trucking and logistics job growth outpaces Canadian labour market OTTAWA, ON (September 14, 2026) — Canada’s trucking and logistics sector employed 21,600 more workers in August than it did a year earlier, an increase of 2.7%, according to new research from Trucking HR Canada (THRC). Between July and August this year, employment held steady both […]
Women’s Leadership Accord welcomes 10 Quebec organizations
OTTAWA, ON (September 11, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed 10 more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord and awarded each a Certificate of Excellence during a special recognition ceremony at La Soirée de l’industrie 2026, presented by the Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) in Montreal on September 10. This brings to 70 […]
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
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 […]
AMTA Safety Summit & THRC Hits the Road
Oct 1 — Whitecourt, AB Safety is at the forefront of commercial transportation, and AMTA’s Whitecourt Safety Summit brings fleet leaders together for a full day featuring sessions from WCB, industry experts and more. At 2 p.m., THRC takes the podium sharing timely workforce intelligence and practical insights on workforce development, attracting and retaining talent, […]
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.
Featured webinars
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.
Women’s Leadership Accord: Strengthening the industry’s talent pool
Women make up half of Canada’s workforce, but trucking isn’t always top of mind as a career choice. Find out how this THRC initiative recognizes employers who know that attracting top female talent starts with creating workplaces where women feel welcomed, supported, and able to succeed. Join this webinar to learn how THRC’s Women’s Leadership Accord helps employers strengthen their […]
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 […]
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.
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