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Time to get your tickets! Take your place among Canada’s top fleets at the 2026 Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala
Ticket sales are underway. Ottawa ON (June 1, 2026) — It’s time to get your tickets to the Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala! Canada’s leading trucking and logistics employers will gather this fall to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation at the Top Fleet Employers Gala (October 14, Toronto), one of the sector’s premier networking and […]
Canada’s experienced driver supply shrinks across trucking industry
Ottawa ON (May 25, 2026) — Trucking and logistics saw the fourth straight month with a year-over-year drop in employment, according to new data shared by Trucking HR Canada. The number of drivers actively seeking work in April 2026 declined by 900 people compared to April 2025, which indicates the total supply of drivers is […]
THRC June webinars help trucking employers strengthen employee wellness and build future talent pipelines
OTTAWA, ON (May 22, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is hosting two webinars in June focused on two critical workforce priorities for trucking and logistics employers: strengthening employee wellness and building future talent pipelines. As workforce pressures continue across the industry, employee wellness is not a nice to have, it is essential to improving […]
THRC launches free HR health check for trucking and logistics employers
Free 15-minute assessment gives trucking and logistics employers practical HR insights tailored to their operation OTTAWA,ON (May 14, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is making it easier than ever for trucking and logistics employers to strengthen their workforce practices with the launch of the newly updated HR Circle Check — a free, confidential assessment tool designed specifically for Canada’s trucking […]
When disruption hits, workers carry the system
By Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada Ottawa ON (May 12, 2026) — Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany alongside leaders from across the global transport sector. The ITF Summit brings together international leaders annually to discuss transportation policy issues shaping the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The transportation sector’s next challenge isn’t technology – It’s leadership
Reflections from the CITT road transportation panel in Calgary Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO One of the strengths of CITT’s Canada’s Logistics Conference is the opportunity to bring together leaders from every corner of the supply chain to discuss the issues shaping our industry’s future. While many sessions explored the broader logistics landscape, the Road […]