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THRC shares snapshot of tariff support for Canadian workers, employers
OTTAWA, ON (August 26, 2026) — The Government of Canada has announced a variety of response measures to US tariffs, including supports for workers and businesses. Trucking HR Canada has gathered a list of supports applicable to the trucking and supply chain workforce all in one place to make it easier to find what you […]
New national Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance launches, led by Trucking HR Canada
Alliance brings a coordinated, multimodal approach to workforce challenges across Canada’s freight transportation system CALGARY, AB (August 24, 2026) — A new national alliance uniting Canada’s trucking, air cargo, marine, and rail sectors launched today, creating an unprecedented forum for collaboration on the workforce challenges affecting the country’s transportation and supply chain system. The Transportation […]
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 […]
Trucking and logistics among Canada’s top contributors to employment growth in May
Employment in trucking and logistics grew faster than other sectors Ottawa, ON (June 15, 2026) — Recent data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows employment in trucking and logistics grew at a faster rate in May 2026 than the Canadian labour market in general. Year-over-year, employment in the sector was up 2.8% — adding 21,500 […]
Time to get your tickets! Take your place among Canada’s top fleets at the 2026 Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala
Ticket sales are underway. Ottawa ON (June 1, 2026) — It’s time to get your tickets to the Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala! Canada’s leading trucking and logistics employers will gather this fall to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation at the Top Fleet Employers Gala (October 14, Toronto), one of the sector’s premier networking and […]
Canada’s experienced driver supply shrinks across trucking industry
Ottawa ON (May 25, 2026) — Trucking and logistics saw the fourth straight month with a year-over-year drop in employment, according to new data shared by Trucking HR Canada. The number of drivers actively seeking work in April 2026 declined by 900 people compared to April 2025, which indicates the total supply of drivers is […]
THRC June webinars help trucking employers strengthen employee wellness and build future talent pipelines
OTTAWA, ON (May 22, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is hosting two webinars in June focused on two critical workforce priorities for trucking and logistics employers: strengthening employee wellness and building future talent pipelines. As workforce pressures continue across the industry, employee wellness is not a nice to have, it is essential to improving […]
THRC launches free HR health check for trucking and logistics employers
Free 15-minute assessment gives trucking and logistics employers practical HR insights tailored to their operation OTTAWA,ON (May 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is making it easier than ever for trucking and logistics employers to strengthen their workforce practices with the launch of the newly updated HR Circle Check — a free, confidential assessment tool designed specifically for Canada’s trucking […]
Trucking workforce shrinks as driver employment drops 7.3% year-over-year
Ottawa ON (April 28, 2026) — According to new data, Canada’s trucking and logistics sector employed 13,400 fewer workers in March 2026 compared to March 2025 — a decrease of 1.8%. Employment of transport truck drivers fell by 7.3% in the same period, shedding 23,600 jobs. “These employment numbers are part of a trend of […]