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Slight dip in December trucking employment with 6,300 fewer drivers employed
Ottawa, ON (January 28, 2026) — December employment in the trucking and logistics sector was down 16,700 jobs compared to November, and there were 6,300 fewer drivers employed, according to the latest data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC). Across the Canadian economy in general, the data show employment remained largely unchanged in December compared to […]

C-suite women headline panel discussion at WWD
Ottawa, ON (January 27, 2026) — A new panel discussion with C-suite women from leading companies has just been added to the already powerful line-up for Women with Drive in Toronto March 5. The panel, called Women of the C-Suite: Thriving in a Changing World, covers what matters to the industry during this time of […]

Jackie Charles of Arrow Transportation joins THRC Board
Ottawa ON (January 26, 2026) — A senior executive with Arrow Group of Companies has joined the Trucking HR Canada (THRC) Board of Directors. Jackie Charles, Arrow’s Vancouver-based Chief Risk and Information Officer, brings over 20 years of trucking industry experience and more than 15 years of service on non-profit boards, as well as an […]
Featured events

Trucking & Logistics Workforce Bootcamp
Kick off the new year with a fast-paced, practical Workforce Bootcamp series designed to deliver regional labour market intelligence, practical insights, fast-paced learning, real-world examples and peer discussion directly to the trucking and logistics sector. If you lead people, manage teams, or support HR functions, this bootcamp will give you the tools, insights, and strategies […]

2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit
The 12th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit takes place on March 5, 2026 at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel. This year’s theme Thriving in a shifting world celebrates the profound impact of Women with Drive and the progress of trucking and logistics employers in supporting women’s professional goals. This year’s summit also promises to […]

Driver training resources: Free tools to strengthen training, assessment, and road safety
The most accessed THRC resources of 2025! Tip: your competitors are already using them Improved driver training is a top priority for employers across the sector. Find out why fleets across the country are using THRC’s 16 driver training tools, built on the new National Occupational Standard to strengthen training, assessment, and road safety. Join […]
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Driver training resources: Free tools to strengthen training, assessment, and road safety
The most accessed THRC resources of 2025! Tip: your competitors are already using them Improved driver training is a top priority for employers across the sector. Find out why fleets across the country are using THRC’s 16 driver training tools, built on the new National Occupational Standard to strengthen training, assessment, and road safety. Join […]

From assessment to action: New tools to develop your workforce
Get a first look at new THRC tools! Employee development isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a business advantage. When employees have the right skills and clear growth paths, companies see better performance, stronger retention, and a more engaged workforce. Join us for a guided walk-through of new THRC tools that will help you: […]

Protect your workplace: Updated workplace harassment and violence prevention tools
NEW resources for 2026 Get first access to THRC’s newly updated workplace harassment and violence prevention resources. Built exclusively for our sector, these practical tools help you strengthen workplace safety, meet compliance expectations, and support a respectful work environment. Join us for a first look at: refreshed assessments to help identify risks and gaps; New […]
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