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Women’s Leadership Accord grows to 73 organizations with new Ontario additions
OTTAWA (ONTARIO), September 15, 2026 — Yesterday, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed three more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony at the Bridging the Barriers conference in Oakville presented by the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada. This brings the total to 73 organizations committed to creating great workplaces for women and […]
THRC Awards Gala to celebrate 98 Top Fleet Employers and honour 10-year leaders
OTTAWA, ON (September 15, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) will celebrate all 98 Top Fleet Employers of 2026 at its annual Awards Gala in Toronto on October 14, with special recognition for 10 fleets marking a decade of leadership in workplace excellence. “Reaching the 10-year milestone reflects a deep and sustained commitment to people […]
Canada employs 9,100 more transport truck drivers in August than a year ago
Trucking and logistics job growth outpaces Canadian labour market OTTAWA, ON (September 14, 2026) — Canada’s trucking and logistics sector employed 21,600 more workers in August than it did a year earlier, an increase of 2.7%, according to new research from Trucking HR Canada (THRC). Between July and August this year, employment held steady both […]
Women’s Leadership Accord welcomes 10 Quebec organizations
OTTAWA, ON (September 11, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed 10 more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord and awarded each a Certificate of Excellence during a special recognition ceremony at La Soirée de l’industrie 2026, presented by the Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) in Montreal on September 10. This brings to 70 […]
THRC recognizes National Trucking Week by celebrating people in our sector
OTTAWA, ON (September 9, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is celebrating the contributions of people across the trucking and logistics sector this National Trucking Week (September 6-12) with a special social media campaign. The campaign highlights real people working real jobs in our sector, thanks to the participation of Top Fleet Employers and members […]
Announcing Saskatoon Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp
Complimentary October 28 Bootcamp brings practical workforce solutions, combines workforce intelligence, peer exchange and expert-led discussions OTTAWA, ON (September 3, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) and the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) are bringing the Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp to Saskatoon on October 28, offering transportation and logistics employers a full day of practical […]
A new era of workforce collaboration
The Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance (TASC) is a new coordinated and collaborative initiative to support a resilient, productive, and future-ready transportation and supply chain system in Canada. Over the next three years, TASC will work to identify workforce challenges, validate workforce intelligence, advance practical workforce solutions, and pilot initiatives. The new Alliance was […]
THRC fall webinar series equips trucking employers to build a stronger workforce
OTTAWA, ON (September 1, 2026) — A strong trucking and logistics industry depends on a skilled, productive workforce — and this fall, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is helping employers stay ahead with a series of free webinars focused on the workforce issues that matter to business performance. From retaining skilled employees and building the talent […]
Economy, AI, workforce: Western Women with Drive tackles what’s next
OTTAWA, ON (August 31, 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. Register now Presented by Trucking HR Canada […]
Canada’s freight system is connected. Its workforce strategy should be too.
By Angela Splinter, President & CEO, Trucking HR Canada The recent launch of the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance in Calgary by the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs, marks an important step toward a more connected approach to the workforce challenges affecting how goods move across Canada. Led by Trucking HR Canada in […]