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Trucking HR Canada welcomes new Board members
OTTAWA, ON (July 28, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed two new Board members today: Carla Kaneski, Chief Financial Officer, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd., and Stephen Newton, Senior Vice President, National Transportation Consultant, Marsh Canada. Ms. Kaneski brings over thirteen years of experience, demonstrating leadership in operational excellence through automation, cross-functional collaboration, and employee […]
THRC announces 2025 Fall Student Work Placement funding
OTTAWA, ON (June 17, 2025) — Applications are now being accepted for students entering employment in the trucking and logistics sector this fall. The funding comes through Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay program and has already funded 1,631 placements at 248 employers across the country since 2021. Find out more and start your application on […]
Alberta trucking industry attracting new drivers despite hiring hurdles: survey
OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2025) — Alberta employers are making an extra effort to attract new drivers, a new survey from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows. While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, THRC research shows rising costs are the top concern across the country, and finding […]
Latest report shows sector unloads 25,000 jobs in Q1 2025
OTTAWA, ON (May 19, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada’s most recent labour market information shows significant changes in our labour force, painting an interesting picture of the industry’s current state. In the first quarter of 2025, employment across the trucking and logistics industry decreased by a staggering 25,000 positions compared to the same period in […]
Local people illustrate the values of local trucking – via Transport Routier
by Transport Routier (version français) May 8, 2025 For years, human resources specialists have been hammering home the following message to carriers: your job offers must reflect the reality of your trucking business. Without creating false expectations, but nevertheless showing it in a positive light to overcome stubborn stereotypes. Trucking HR Canada (THRC) decided to […]
Top Fleet Employers lead the way in showcasing industry as a great place to work
OTTAWA, ON (May 6, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada has been working with Top Fleet Employers over the past year to build a photo library depicting workers in their workplaces, engaged in their real everyday activities supporting Canada’s supply chain. “The research shows that realism is crucial,” says Rebecka Freels, THRC’s Director, Communications and Marketing. […]
Successful Western Women with Drive wraps up on positive note
OTTAWA, ON (May 1, 2025) — Western Women with Drive, presented by Trucking HR Canada (THRC) in partnership with the Western provincial trucking associations, wrapped up after a positive and productive day of learning and networking. “It was a great day of meaningful learning and networking with industry professionals from across all Western provinces,” says […]
15 leading organizations building welcoming workplaces join Women’s Leadership Accord
CALGARY, AB (April 30, 2025) — A special ceremony was held today at Western Women with Drive in Calgary to recognize 15 organizations joining Trucking HR Canada’s Women’s Leadership Accord. This brings the total to 29 Accord signatories to date, including the 14 organizations that joined at Women with Drive in Toronto in March. The […]
May-June THRC webinars continue to support sector success
OTTAWA, ON (April 29, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce its webinar schedule for May and June. All webinars take place online on Wednesdays at noon ET and are free. For more details and links to register, see the full schedule. Some webinars are available with live English/French translation. Topics range […]
Largest number of Top Fleet Employers in program’s history announced for 2025
OTTAWA, ON (April 7, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce this year’s fleets named as Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2025.The group of 108 fleets is the largest TFE group in the program’s 12-year history. View the full list of 2025 Top Fleet Employers. “A bedrock of the TFE program is […]