Business & Industry
Trucking HR Canada: Top Fleet Employers 2024 Application Deadline
Do you have what it takes to be a 2024 Top Fleet Employer?
The Top Fleet Employers program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in the trucking and logistics industry. The program is open to fleets of every type and size and in every region of the country.
CTA to Finance Ministers: Stop Driver Inc, Consider Carbon Tax Equity, and Invest in Highway Infrastructure
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has provided federal and provincial finance ministers across Canada a list of priorities that need to be addressed in areas of strategic infrastructure, carbon pricing, and protecting our health care system.
CTA is asking for serious consideration of the industry’s recommendations, which were delivered in advance of an expected meeting between the ministers in December.
BC Labour Market Outlook Forecasts Transportation & Warehousing to Grow by 37,800 Job Openings in 10 Years
The 2023 British Columbia Labour Market Outlook (LMO) released in late November provides British Columbians with an understanding of what is forecasted to happen to BC’s labour market over the upcoming decade, highlighting which industry is going to see the largest increase in employment.
The LMO is based on a combination of variables relating to things such as demographic and industry trends and other micro- and macro-ranging economic trends.
Have Your Say: BC Ferries is Charting the Course
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority want to know what is needed to keep people, goods, and services in coastal communities connected and moving through to 2050 and beyond.
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority are launching Charting the Course, a visioning initiative for the coastal ferry system. As part of this initiative, an initial public engagement will take place until November 28th, 2023.
Trucks For Change Network Welcomes Two New Board Members
TORONTO, November 2, 2023 - At the recent Annual General Meeting in Toronto, the Trucks for Change Network announced the appointment of Trevor Sawkins, Chief Operating Officer, ColdStar Solutions (BC) and Trevor Bent, CEO of Eassons Transport Limited (NS) to its board of directors.
Have Your Say: BC Ferries is Charting the Course
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority want to know what is needed to keep people, goods, and services in coastal communities connected and moving through to 2050 and beyond.
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority are launching Charting the Course, a visioning initiative for the coastal ferry system. As part of this initiative, an initial public engagement will take place until November 28th, 2023.
HTEC’s Hydrogen Trucking Pilot to Create New Opportunities
On November 16, 2023 the Government of BC announced a first-of-its-kind pilot program to kickstart the use of hydrogen in BC’s commercial trucking industry. $16.5 million from the Province will fund the BC Pilot Hydrogen Truck Project, which will deploy heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for a diverse range of fleet operators.
T4C Renews Commitment With “The For Good Foundation” to Make Food Bank Deliveries Throughout 2023
More big-hearted, community-minded carriers invited to join Network
(TORONTO: July 28, 2023) Food insecurity touches the lives of more Canadians than ever. That’s why the Trucks for Change Network (T4C) has renewed its commitment to The For GOOD Foundation (TFGF) to provide transportation services until the end of 2023.
CTA Provides Comments on Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made a formal submission on the Future Vision of Canada’s Immigration System.
As part of consultations – which Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently wrapped up – CTA signaled its strong support for a robust immigration system that is responsive to the Canadian economy.
Alberta Wildfire Updates
Our hearts go out to everyone in Alberta as wildfires continue to wreak havoc. For those in the region, please prioritize your safety above all else and continue to follow the guidance of local authorities.
Please visit the Alberta Motor Transport Association website for active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.