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Featured news & commentary
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 […]
2026 Top Fleet Employers announced
OTTAWA, ON (April 8, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce that 98 fleets have been named Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2026. This year’s group represents fleets of all sizes and segments of the industry from across the country. View the full list of 2026 Top Fleet Employers. Watch the announcement […]
THRC brings industry-leading workforce solutions to Truck World
Ottawa, ON (April 8, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is bringing practical, proven workforce solutions to Truck World — helping employers tackle today’s most pressing hiring, training, and retention challenges. Visit Booth #1070 to connect with Canada’s leading authority on trucking and logistics workforce strategy. THRC experts will be on-site throughout the show, offering […]
Featured events
Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala 2026
This incredible evening of celebration and networking will spotlight the organizations that have achieved Top Fleet Employer status in 2026. The unforgettable night of awards, delicious food, and connection is being held at Toronto’s legendary Palais Royale. After the Top Fleet Employers Gala awards ceremony, ticket holders can continue networking with the best in trucking […]
Western Women with Drive 2026
Save the date and stay tuned for more details. Contact events@truckinghr.com if you have any questions. Learn more about Women with Drive
LEEP: Get ready to file your Legislated Employment Equity Program report
Under the Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP), federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees must submit workforce data and a narrative report to the Labour Program each year by June 1. Join the THRC team as we walk you through tools and resources that help make it easier to complete the reporting requirements for LEEP, including how […]
Accessible Canada Act: Get ready to file your progress report
Federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees are required to submit either an Accessibility Plan or Progress Report by June 1, 2026. Join the THRC team as we walk through what you need to know to ensure you are in compliance. We’ll also introduce you to tools and resources that help make it easier to complete the reporting requirements.
Upcoming webinars
LEEP: Get ready to file your Legislated Employment Equity Program report
Under the Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP), federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees must submit workforce data and a narrative report to the Labour Program each year by June 1. Join the THRC team as we walk you through tools and resources that help make it easier to complete the reporting requirements for LEEP, including how […]
Accessible Canada Act: Get ready to file your progress report
Federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees are required to submit either an Accessibility Plan or Progress Report by June 1, 2026. Join the THRC team as we walk through what you need to know to ensure you are in compliance. We’ll also introduce you to tools and resources that help make it easier to complete the reporting requirements.
LEEP: Get ready to file your Legislated Employment Equity Program report
Under the Legislated Employment Equity Program (LEEP), federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees must submit workforce data and a narrative report to the Labour Program each year by June 1. Join the THRC team as we walk you through tools, resources, and newly available eLearning that will help you complete reporting requirements for LEEP, including how to report various types of truck driver pay.
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Federal spring economic update: THRC summary for sector employers
Ottawa ON (April 29, 2026) — The Government of Canada’s Spring Economic Update 2026, tabled yesterday in Ottawa, focuses on building a more resilient, self-reliant economy through major infrastructure, trade diversification, housing, defence, affordability measures, and workforce development. According to the statement, Canada’s economy has performed better than expected, growing by 1.7% in 2025 and […]