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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]