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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 […]
THRC shares snapshot of tariff support for Canadian workers, employers
OTTAWA, ON (August 26, 2026) — The Government of Canada has announced a variety of response measures to US tariffs, including supports for workers and businesses. Trucking HR Canada has gathered a list of supports applicable to the trucking and supply chain workforce all in one place to make it easier to find what you […]
New national Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance launches, led by Trucking HR Canada
Alliance brings a coordinated, multimodal approach to workforce challenges across Canada’s freight transportation system CALGARY, AB (August 24, 2026) — A new national alliance uniting Canada’s trucking, air cargo, marine, and rail sectors launched today, creating an unprecedented forum for collaboration on the workforce challenges affecting the country’s transportation and supply chain system. The Transportation […]
July employment rises 4.0% in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector
OTTAWA, ON (August 18, 2026) — New data from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows employment in the trucking and logistics sector rose to 825,400 in July 2026 up 4.0% year-over-year, adding almost 32,000 jobs compared to July 2025. On a monthly basis, the sector’s employment rose by 5.9% in July, compared to June. According to […]
Top Fleet Employers finalists announced as leading fleets vie for 2026 honours
Canadian sportscaster Rod Black to serve as master of ceremonies at October Awards Gala OTTAWA, ON (August 4, 2026) — Canada’s leading trucking and logistics employers are one step closer to top honours as Trucking HR Canada (THRC) today announced the finalists for awards at the 13th annual Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala on October […]
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 […]