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Federal Budget 2025 highlights for trucking and logistics employers
OTTAWA, ON (November 5, 2025) — The federal government tabled its 2025 budget in the House of Commons on November 4. It includes several initiatives relevant to trucking and logistics employers, focusing on youth employment, worker support, immigration, infrastructure, and worker protections. As the national workforce development council for the trucking and logistics sector, Trucking […]
THRC welcomes funding for student work placements in federal budget
OTTAWA, ON (November 5, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision in Budget 2025 to extend the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). “This signals a clear understanding of the connection between Canada’s competitiveness, employers building their talent pipeline, and youth getting meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities,” says Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR […]
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announces measures to tackle Driver Inc.
OTTAWA, ON (October 30, 2025) — This morning, the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, appeared before the House of Commons committee tasked with exploring concerns over the misclassification of truck drivers where she announced measures to restore fairness to the sector and ensure workers receive the benefits they deserve. The announcement included: “We […]
Samsara and Trucking HR Canada launch scholarship to champion the next generation of transportation leaders
$5,000 award to support students from trucking families and celebrate the people powering Canada’s supply chain TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2025 — Samsara (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced a new scholarship in partnership with Trucking HR Canada to support the next generation of trucking leaders. The one-time $5,000 scholarship, revealed […]
THRC honours 108 Top Fleet Employers at annual Awards Gala 2025
OTTAWA, ON (October 15, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada brought national leaders together this evening to celebrate the country’s top employers in trucking and logistics at the annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) awards gala in Toronto this evening. A total of 108 fleets earned TFE recognition, along with four Top Fleet awards and nine Achievements […]
Webinars highlight 2025 Top Fleet Employer trends and best practices
OTTAWA, ON (October 23, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is hosting two free webinars on November 5 and 12, spotlighting the latest trends and leading practices from the 2025 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) — with one session giving a special focus on the growing number of private and dedicated fleets earning the prestigious recognition. […]
Applications now open for 2026 Top Fleet Employers program
OTTAWA, ON (October 8, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2026 Top Fleet Employers (TFE) program. Find out more and start your application Top Fleet Employers is a national initiative that recognizes fleets that meet our highest standards of excellence. Applications undergo a thorough […]
THRC testifies before House of Commons committee on ‘Driver Inc.’
OTTAWA, ON (October 7, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada appeared today at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities which kicked off its study of the changing landscape of truck drivers in Canada. “Canada’s truck drivers keep our economy and our daily lives moving. They deserve fair treatment, safe working conditions, […]
18 Industry leaders join Women’s Leadership Accord to champion welcoming workplaces
Toronto, ON (October 1, 2025) — A special ceremony to welcome 18 organizations into Trucking HR Canada’s Women’s Leadership Accord was held in Toronto today at the THRC Hits the Road networking event. This brings the total Accord signatories to 49 — all organizations with demonstrated excellence in concrete actions to recruit, retain, and support […]
New report: Work-integrated learning critical to Canada’s innovation economy, youth employment
OTTAWA, ON (September 17, 2025) — A new report confirms what many in the trucking and logistics sector already know: financial support for hiring students through work placements delivers measurable benefits — for employers, for students, and for Canada’s economy. Read the full report to learn more. The report, THRC Driving Futures: Opening Doors for […]