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Trucking HR Canada reorganizes to enhance strategic offerings
OTTAWA, ON, September 2, 2025 — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is announcing a strategic reorganization to support our focus on national workforce strategy for the trucking and logistics sector. “This new structure facilitates continued growth and enhanced performance across all functional areas,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, THRC. “It empowers us to deliver our mission as […]
Shortlist announced for Top Fleet Employers Achievement of Excellence Awards
OTTAWA, ON (September 2, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce the shortlist for the TFE Achievement of Excellence Awards at the Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala taking place in Toronto on October 15.
Hiring challenges for trucking and logistics employers continue to ease in 2025
OTTAWA, ON (August 12, 2025) — According to new data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC), the hiring frenzy experienced in the trucking and logistics industry in 2022 and 2023 continues to let up in 2025 due to decreased demand for workers and increased supply of job seekers. Source: THRC and Statistics Canada, Table: 14-10-0442-01, June […]
Funds for Fleets: THRC publishes digital guide to financial incentive programs
OTTAWA, ON (July 21, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada has released Funds for Fleets, a new digital book to help trucking and logistics businesses access financial incentives offered by governments across the country. Funds for Fleets combines information about programs delivered by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments in one place to make it easier […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Labour challenges are now opportunities
By Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada If you’ve been struggling to fill roles over the past few years, there’s good news: the tides are turning in the labour market — and it’s opening up real opportunities for employers who are ready to act. Our latest labour market information tells a clear story. The hiring […]