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Trucking HR Canada welcomes new Board members
OTTAWA, ON (July 28, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed two new Board members today: Carla Kaneski, Chief Financial Officer, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd., and Stephen Newton, Senior Vice President, National Transportation Consultant, Marsh Canada. Ms. Kaneski brings over thirteen years of experience, demonstrating leadership in operational excellence through automation, cross-functional collaboration, and employee […]
THRC announces 2025 Fall Student Work Placement funding
OTTAWA, ON (June 17, 2025) — Applications are now being accepted for students entering employment in the trucking and logistics sector this fall. The funding comes through Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay program and has already funded 1,631 placements at 248 employers across the country since 2021. Find out more and start your application on […]
Big pay, bigger perks: Alberta trucking industry lures new drivers despite hiring hurdles
OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2025) — While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) research shows rising costs are the top concern across the country, while finding qualified drivers continues to be critical. In Alberta in particular, trucking and logistics companies are adapting to the […]
Alberta trucking industry attracting new drivers despite hiring hurdles: survey
OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2025) — Alberta employers are making an extra effort to attract new drivers, a new survey from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows. While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, THRC research shows rising costs are the top concern across the country, and finding […]
Latest report shows sector unloads 25,000 jobs in Q1 2025
OTTAWA, ON (May 19, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada’s most recent labour market information shows significant changes in our labour force, painting an interesting picture of the industry’s current state. In the first quarter of 2025, employment across the trucking and logistics industry decreased by a staggering 25,000 positions compared to the same period in […]
Local people illustrate the values of local trucking – via Transport Routier
by Transport Routier (version français) May 8, 2025 For years, human resources specialists have been hammering home the following message to carriers: your job offers must reflect the reality of your trucking business. Without creating false expectations, but nevertheless showing it in a positive light to overcome stubborn stereotypes. Trucking HR Canada (THRC) decided to […]
Top Fleet Employers lead the way in showcasing industry as a great place to work
OTTAWA, ON (May 6, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada has been working with Top Fleet Employers over the past year to build a photo library depicting workers in their workplaces, engaged in their real everyday activities supporting Canada’s supply chain. “The research shows that realism is crucial,” says Rebecka Freels, THRC’s Director, Communications and Marketing. […]
Shifting Gears: How Industry Leaders Can Attract the Talent They’re Missing
To stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world, adapting and leading change is more important than ever. At THRC we work hard to equip industry leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this changing landscape. We research and analyze labour market trends, top executive concerns, award-winning fleet practices, and more. We also try to […]
Why Top Fleet Employers are winning the talent game
Employers that maintain a strong focus on innovative and responsive HR approaches are best positioned to be resilient in the face of challenges. And without question, trucking and logistics employers are certainly facing many challenges. Rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and market volatility combined with evolving employee expectations and ongoing shifts in how and where […]
Big ideas for a renewed economy won’t succeed without the basics of trucking and logistics
By Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada Recently the federal government introduced the One Canadian Economy Act, which highlighted the need for building projects and eliminating trade barriers in the national interest. In an op-ed column originally published on June 24 by iPolitics, a national publication read by policy makers, business leaders and the media, […]