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Applications now open for the 2027 Top Fleet Employers program
Stand out to top talent and gain insights to strengthen your workplace OTTAWA, ON (October 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is now accepting applications for its 2027 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program, offering Canadian fleets expert feedback to guide their HR investments and the opportunity to earn national recognition as a leading employer. […]
Top Fleet Employers share approaches to workplace excellence at November 4 webinar
Ottawa, ON (October 28, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is bringing together a panel of Top Fleet Employers for a special discussion on the practices driving workplace excellence. Taking place at noon ET on Wednesday, November 4, the webinar shines a light on the top trends emerging from this year’s Top Fleet Employers program. […]
Women’s Leadership Accord grows to 75 organizations with new Atlantic additions
OTTAWA, ON (October 23, 2026) — Yesterday, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed three more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) AGM and conference. There are now 75 organizations from across Canada committed to creating great workplaces for women and taking concrete action to recruit, […]
Trucking HR Canada appoints Kristine Dawson as Vice-President of Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance
Experienced workforce development leader brings 25 years of expertise in employer partnerships, skills development and national collaboration OTTAWA, ON (October 19, 2026) – Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine Dawson, MBA, as Vice-President of the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance, a new national initiative focused on strengthening workforce […]
Western Women with Drive: Leading through tough conditions takes insight and strong connections. WWWD delivers both!
Conference bonus for attendees: professional headshot studio OTTAWA, ON (October 16, 2026) — Economic uncertainty, AI, demographic change, and a shifting workforce will take centre stage at Western Women with Drive on November 12 in Winnipeg, with economist Todd Hirsch, leadership expert Deri Latimer and senior transportation leaders from across Western Canada leading the conversation. […]
Canada’s workplace leaders take centre stage at 2026 Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala
OTTAWA, ON (October 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) celebrated the employers raising the bar for workplace excellence in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector tonight, honouring 98 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) and unveiling this year’s special award winners at its annual Awards Gala in Toronto. The Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala recognized all 98 […]
Trucking HR Canada and Samsara Top Fleet Employers Scholarship awards $10,000 to students
Inaugural program supports families behind Canada’s transportation and logistics industry TORONTO (October 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) and Samsara (NYSE: IOT), today awarded a combined $10,000 to three post-secondary students through the inaugural Top Fleet Employers Scholarship. The recipients were announced during THRC’s Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala in Toronto. The 2026 recipients […]
Time is running out to register: Western Women with Drive helps you tackle what’s next for sector
OTTAWA, ON (October 9, 2026) — Economic uncertainty, AI, demographic change, and a shifting workforce will take centre stage at Western Women with Drive on November 12 in Winnipeg, with economist Todd Hirsch, leadership expert Deri Latimer and senior transportation leaders from across Western Canada leading the conversation. Registration for this critical all-day event is […]
Workforce leaders call for greater collaboration to address Canada’s changing labour market
National Workforce Leadership Summit to focus on workforce resilience, AI adoption, skills development and labour mobility at a time of growing workforce pressures. OTTAWA, ON, October 7, 2026 – Canada’s workforce challenges are becoming increasingly complex as employers respond to changing skill requirements, labour shortages, technological change and major economic investments. Today, workforce leaders, employers, […]
They grew up with trucking; their stories will make you proud
Key takeaways from inaugural Top Fleet Employer Scholarship applications By Rebecka Freels, Chief Communications Officer, Trucking HR Canada When we invited students to tell us how their parents’ work in trucking and logistics had shaped their lives as part of a scholarship application, we expected thoughtful entries. What we received went well beyond our expectations: […]