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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

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 trends, top executive concerns, award-winning fleet practices, and more. We also try to […]

Why Top Fleet Employers are winning the talent game

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 evolving employee expectations and ongoing shifts in how and where […]

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

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 and logistics sector faces […]

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

January 6, 2025 — 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 compliance, employers need to effectively manage the […]

Navigate Smart HR Without Breaking the Bank By Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada

Navigate Smart HR Without Breaking the Bank 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 many challenges — fuel […]

AI is Here — Is Your Workforce Ready?

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 Canada webinar, Leveraging AI for Trucking and Logistics HR, showcased how […]

Occasion pour les employeurs actifs au Québec

Soutien gratuit en matière de RH pour créer un milieu de travail inclusif RH Camionnage Canada est à la recherche d’employeurs désireux de créer et d’améliorer des lieux de travail accueillants. Les employeurs intéressés ont la possibilité de travailler en tête-à-tête avec des professionnels des RH et d’essayer les nouveaux modèles, outils et ressources développés […]

From the Chief Program Officer’s desk – The path to improved training and skill recognition

From the Chief Program Officer’s desk – The path to improved training and skill recognition 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, […]

Authentic Leadership: Why Connection Matters

“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 the relationships right are often the ones who inspire […]

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