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Last chance to get your seat for Women with Drive
Ottawa, ON (February 24, 2026) — Don’t miss the last few days to reserve your seat for the Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto March 5. Reserve your spot now. The powerful day of learning and networking is headlined by a panel discussion with C-suite women from leading companies. The panel, called Women of […]
First THRC workforce bootcamp wraps up successful day in Calgary
OTTAWA, ON (February 23, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) kicked off their new Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp series with an event in Calgary that got rave reviews for the unique level of engagement and discussion among sector professionals. The one-day bootcamp delivered regional labour market intelligence, practical insights into the work environment in […]
Good for talent, good for your business: 5 ways student work placements work for you
An aging workforce remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges, and the need to attract younger workers has not changed. The opportunity is clear — trucking and logistics offers meaningful, stable careers — not just behind the wheel, but across every part of a modern, fast-moving supply chain. Our research shows that once youth start working in the sector, they often enjoy […]
Alberta’s trucking and logistics industry sheds 8,600 jobs but truck driver employment remains strong
Ottawa, ON (February 10, 2026) — According to the latest data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC), there are currently fewer job openings in the trucking and logistics industry in Alberta than there were a year ago. While demand for workers appeared to be slightly stronger in Alberta compared to national numbers in Q3, Q4 employment […]
Trucking HR Canada earns Great Place to Work® Certification
OTTAWA, ON (February 10, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, recognizing the organization’s commitment to building a high-trust, high-performing workplace. The certification is based entirely on anonymous employee feedback. In its inaugural survey, THRC employees identified the organization as a great place to work, reflecting strong […]
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 […]
Women with Drive adds more power to the program with Angela Payne and Learning Highway breakouts
Early bird pricing ends January 30 OTTAWA, ON (January 16, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada is adding even more value to the 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit (March 5, Toronto), with a featured networking experience headlined by emotional intelligence expert Angela Payne and the reveal of Learning Highway breakout sessions. Payne will present Connection […]
Why Women with Drive matters — especially now
Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada In times of uncertainty, connection is essential, not just for coping, but for thriving. Across the trucking and logistics sector, organizations and individuals are navigating shifting economic conditions, workforce pressures, technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership. In times like this, it can be tempting to narrow […]