5 HR trends that will impact employers in 2026

The trucking and logistics sector is entering a period of rapid transformation. Employers continue to navigate persistent recruitment and retention challenges, rising operating costs, evolving regulations, and the accelerating impact…

Putting people first drives results

Putting people first isn’t a feel-good slogan — it’s a competitive advantage. That was the clear takeaway when Trucking HR Canada convened leaders from this year’s Top Fleet Employer award-winning…

Back to basics: How top employers stay ahead

Trucking HR Canada gathered three private fleets recently to take an inside look at their approaches and practices that help drive their performance as Top Fleet Employers. Leaders from Canada…

Labor challenges are now opportunities

If you’ve been struggling to fill roles over the past few years, there’s good news: the tides are turning in the labor market — and it’s opening up real opportunities…

Big ideas for renewed economy won’t succeed without trucking and logistics

The following op-ed, written by Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter, first appeared June 24 on iPolitics. Reprinted with permission. It seems Canada is no longer resting on its laurels.

Why Top Fleet Employers are winning the talent game

Employers who 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…

3 tips to keep your team engaged during shifting landscapes

These days, it’s hard to know what to expect beyond the unexpected. Uncertainty is the new normal. Just as freight conditions appear to be improving, rising trade tensions and political…

C-suite pulse check reveals sector’s top concerns amid “Permacrisis”

On Jan. 22, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) hosted an exclusive noon-hour executive briefing to reveal the findings of a recent opinion survey conducted in partnership with Abacus Data. This national…

Key trends and insights for the trucking workforce in 2025

As we begin 2025, all signs are pointing to another challenging year for trucking and logistics. Employers are already contending with many factors: geopolitical disruptions, shifting workforce demographics, technological advancements,…

How to navigate smart HR without breaking the bank

While the driver shortage has long been a perennial top business concern among trucking and logistics employers, Trucking HR Canada’s recent labor market information has had rising business costs topping…

Is your workforce ready for artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it’s here, and it’s reshaping industries at a rapid pace. As businesses embrace AI, employers that act quickly to support…

Connection matters for authentic leadership

“People buy into the leader, then the vision,” leadership expert John Maxwell once said. Many people believe that if the cause is good enough, people will automatically follow no matter…

Five steps to building a respectful workplace

“The key to building a great culture is to recognize that ordinary people want to do extraordinary things. Your job as a leader is to create an environment that supports…

Raising the bar in driver recruitment means raising the bar in training

Skills and training remain one of THRC’s 5 key strategic goals, supporting our work in ensuring that Canada’s road transportation network has the skilled workforce needed for today and into…

Attracting and retaining the right people

I think it goes without saying that attracting and retaining the right people has measurable impacts on our business. When we get it right, we often know early on and…