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Samsara-Trucking HR Canada Top Fleet Employers scholarship applications now open
(OTTAWA, December 3, 2025) — Applications are now open for the new Samsara-Trucking HR Canada Top Fleet Employers scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship, announced at the 2025 Top Fleet Employers Gala in October, will be awarded to a post-secondary student whose parent works for a Top Fleet Employer. “Trucking HR Canada welcomes Samsara as a partner […]
2026 Women with Drive Summit focuses on thriving in a shifting world
OTTAWA, ON (December 1, 2025) — Registration is now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit on March 5, 2026 in Toronto. This year’s theme, Thriving in a shifting world, focuses on how to lead during a time of economic strain, rapid technological change, and geopolitical instability. The day includes a […]
Truck driver jobs outpace labour market in October, while sector loses ground
OTTAWA, ON (November 17, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada’s most recent labour market information shows employment among Canadian truck drivers is outperforming the Canadian labour market in general. According to Statistics Canada’s labour force survey data, employment growth among truck drivers rose by 1.5%, while employment across the Canadian economy rose by some 67,000 jobs […]
Federal Budget 2025 highlights for trucking and logistics employers
OTTAWA, ON (November 5, 2025) — The federal government tabled its 2025 budget in the House of Commons on November 4. It includes several initiatives relevant to trucking and logistics employers, focusing on youth employment, worker support, immigration, infrastructure, and worker protections. As the national workforce development council for the trucking and logistics sector, Trucking […]
THRC welcomes funding for student work placements in federal budget
OTTAWA, ON (November 5, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision in Budget 2025 to extend the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). “This signals a clear understanding of the connection between Canada’s competitiveness, employers building their talent pipeline, and youth getting meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR […]
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announces measures to tackle Driver Inc.
OTTAWA, ON (October 30, 2025) — This morning, the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, appeared before the House of Commons committee tasked with exploring concerns over the misclassification of truck drivers where she announced measures to restore fairness to the sector and ensure workers receive the benefits they deserve. The announcement included: “We […]
Samsara and Trucking HR Canada launch scholarship to champion the next generation of transportation leaders
$5,000 award to support students from trucking families and celebrate the people powering Canada’s supply chain TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2025 — Samsara (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced a new scholarship in partnership with Trucking HR Canada to support the next generation of trucking leaders. The one-time $5,000 scholarship, revealed […]
THRC honours 108 Top Fleet Employers at annual Awards Gala 2025
OTTAWA, ON (October 15, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada brought national leaders together this evening to celebrate the country’s top employers in trucking and logistics at the annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) awards gala in Toronto this evening. A total of 108 fleets earned TFE recognition, along with four Top Fleet awards and nine Achievements […]
Webinars highlight 2025 Top Fleet Employer trends and best practices
OTTAWA, ON (October 23, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is hosting two free webinars on November 5 and 12, spotlighting the latest trends and leading practices from the 2025 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) — with one session giving a special focus on the growing number of private and dedicated fleets earning the prestigious recognition. […]
Applications now open for 2026 Top Fleet Employers program
OTTAWA, ON (October 8, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2026 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program. Find out more and start your application Top Fleet Employers is a national initiative that recognizes fleets that meet our highest standards of excellence. Applications undergo a thorough […]