Human Resources
Trucking HR Canada National Trucking HR Transformative Change Group
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is establishing a new advisory group and calling for applications.
The National Trucking HR Transformative Change Group will consist of forward-thinking individuals who want to contribute new perspectives and ideas that will inform rapid systemic change within key industry action areas.
Trucking HR Canada Labour Market Snapshot- October 2021
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) released a labour market information update on October 12th, providing a current snapshot of truck driver employment in Canada. The update reports that in the second quarter of 2021 there were 18,000 truck driver vacancies, along with 72% of employers reporting that the recruitment of truck drivers is a significant business challenge.
2021 Innovative HR Practices Report- Trucking HR Canada
Trucking HR Canada has recently released it’s 2021 Innovative Practices Report, which provides insights for trucking and logistics employers looking to improve their HR practices.
Statistics, insights, and the latest trends are profiled in the report, as well as the innovative HR best practices from the fleets in the 2021 Top Fleet Employer Program.
The report also explores the following themes:
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Organizational flexibility and agility
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Technological transformation
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Holistic employee wellness
2021 Top Fleet Employer Awards- Trucking HR Canada
Trucking HR Canada held its Annual Top Fleets Awards Gala on September 9, 2021, recognizing the 77 fleets that made it into the program for 2021, and naming Top Fleets among these honourees, Achievement of Excellence Award recipients and the HR Leader of the Year.
Top Fleet Awards
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Top Small Fleet: Wellington Group of Companies
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Top Medium Fleet: RST and Sunbury Transport
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Top Large Fleet: Bison Transport
Upcoming CARB Regulatory Webinars
The California Air Resources Board has compliance webinars for carriers operating in the state coming up this month, in March and April. All free!
MS507: Transport Refrigeration Units
Wage Subsidies Available: Career ExpressWay Program
Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program connects employers with career seekers looking for professional work experience in the trucking and logistics sector. Employers can access up to $15,000 in a wage subsidy for all occupations.
Click the links below to learn more about Career ExpressWay Program opportunities:
Mental Health in Trucking: THRC Survey
Trucking HR Canada is seeking to better understand mental health in trucking and logistics workplaces and asks for 10 minutes of your time.
Please have your say, since your input will inform Government of Canada policy proposals, and help all parties better understand the issue.
Click here to take the survey.
THRC requests responses by Thursday, January 21, 2021. Thank you for your participation.
Linking Global Leaders: Women with Drive 2021 Speaker Line-up
Trucking HR Canada has announced the Women with Drive 2021 full speaker line-up, featuring a stellar group of panelists from around the world. Take advantage of early bird pricing until January 31, 2021.
The summit’s theme, Linking Global Leaders, brings a global perspective on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting work in the trucking industry. The event boasts participation by women from around the globe including Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.