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Big pay, bigger perks: Alberta trucking industry lures new drivers despite hiring hurdles

OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2025) — While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) research shows rising costs are the top concern across the country, while finding qualified drivers continues to be critical. In Alberta in particular, trucking and logistics companies are adapting to the […]

Shifting gears: How industry leaders can attract the talent they’re missing

(May 2, 2025) Commentary by Craig Faucette, Chief Operations Officer, Trucking HR Canada To stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world, adapting and leading change is more important than ever. At THRC we work hard to equip industry leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this changing landscape. We research and analyze labour market […]

Why Top Fleet Employers are winning the talent game

(May 2, 2025) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada Employers that maintain a strong focus on innovative and responsive HR approaches are best positioned to be resilient in the face of challenges. And without question, trucking and logistics employers are certainly facing many challenges. Rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and market volatility combined with […]

3 tips to help keep your team engaged when the landscape keeps shifting

(February 4, 2025) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada These days, it’s hard to know what to expect beyond the unexpected. Uncertainty is the new normal. Just as freight conditions appear to be improving, rising trade tensions and political shifts are shaking things up again. Canada-U.S. trade relations remain uncertain, and the trucking […]

Driving into 2025: Key trends and insights for the trucking workforce

(January 6, 2025) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada As we begin 2025, all signs are pointing to another challenging year for trucking and logistics. Employers are already contending with many factors: geopolitical disruptions, shifting workforce demographics, technological advancements, sustainability goals, and labour compliance challenges, among many others. To stay competitive and in […]

Navigate smart HR without breaking the bank

(December 6, 2024) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada While the driver shortage has long been a perennial top business concern among trucking and logistics employers, Trucking HR Canada’s recent labour market information has had rising business costs topping the list for about a year now. With little reprieve in sight. Employers face […]

AI is here — is your workforce ready?

(November 25, 2024) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada AI is no longer just a buzzword — it’s here, and it’s reshaping industries at a rapid pace. As businesses embrace AI, employers that act quickly to support their workforce through this transformation will certainly be ahead of the game. A recent Trucking HR […]

The path to improved training and skill recognition

(November 14, 2024) Commentary by Craig Faucette, Chief Program Officer, Trucking HR Canada Skill recognition for truck drivers has become a renewed focus in trucking and logistics. There have been many new attempts recently to describe how we recognize the skill level of drivers: are they a skilled trade, red seal designated profession, or something […]

Authentic leadership: Why connection matters

(September 10, 2024) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO “People buy into the leader, then the vision.” — Leadership Expert John Maxwell Many people believe that if the cause is good enough, people will automatically follow no matter who is leading. But that’s not always how it works — people who take time to get […]

A respectful workplace: Making it real in five steps

(August 15, 2024) Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO “The key to building a great culture is to recognize that ordinary people want to do extraordinary things. Your job as a leader is to create an environment that supports this to happen.” Sean Durfy, Former President and CEO, WestJet Building a respectful workplace is one […]

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