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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
- Commentary
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 […]
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Successful Western Women with Drive wraps up on positive note
OTTAWA, ON (May 1, 2025) — Western Women with Drive, presented by Trucking HR Canada (THRC) in partnership with the Western provincial trucking associations, wrapped up after a positive and productive day of learning and networking. “It was a great day of meaningful learning and networking with industry professionals from across all Western provinces,” says […]

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- Women’s Leadership Accord
15 leading organizations building welcoming workplaces join Women’s Leadership Accord
CALGARY, AB (April 30, 2025) — A special ceremony was held today at Western Women with Drive in Calgary to recognize 15 organizations joining Trucking HR Canada’s Women’s Leadership Accord. This brings the total to 29 Accord signatories to date, including the 14 organizations that joined at Women with Drive in Toronto in March. The […]
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May-June THRC webinars continue to support sector success
OTTAWA, ON (April 29, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce its webinar schedule for May and June. All webinars take place online on Wednesdays at noon ET and are free. For more details and links to register, see the full schedule. Some webinars are available with live English/French translation. Topics range […]
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Largest number of Top Fleet Employers in program’s history announced for 2025
OTTAWA, ON (April 7, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce this year’s fleets named as Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2025.The group of 108 fleets is the largest TFE group in the program’s 12-year history. View the full list of 2025 Top Fleet Employers. “A bedrock of the TFE program is […]
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Tickets now available for the 2025 Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala
OTTAWA, ON (April 7, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada is pleased to announce tickets and tables are now on sale for the 12th annual Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala. This evening of celebration and networking will spotlight 108 organizations, the largest number ever recognized in the program’s history, that have achieved Top Fleet Employer status […]
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 […]