Human Resources
US truck driver turnover takes unexpected dip in fourth quarter
ARLINGTON, Va. -- After a year of quarterly increases, the turnover rate for truck drivers at large truckload fleets unexpectedly dipped one percentage point to an annualized rate of 88%, according to American Trucking Associations’ chief...
CTHRC secures funding to develop occupational standards for non-driving trucking industry jobs
OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) announced it has received funding for a new project that will define skills needed for non-driving occupations in the trucking industry.
Motor Carrier Service, Inc. and Paramount Freight Systems named overall winners of 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- This morning, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its partner CarriersEdge named the overall winners of the fourth annual Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest.
Ontario awards program seeking leaders in apprenticeship training
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The search for Ontario employers helping to build tomorrow's skilled workforce by training new apprentices started Monday at Flo Components in Mississauga.Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray...
Penske Truck Leasing, Logistics to add 3,500 jobs across N.A. in 2012
READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are planning to hire about 200 positions in Canada this year, the companies announced. Officials say the increase in hiring, which will also include a whopping 3,300 jobs in the US,...
MTI, Marmicmon partner to help B.C. fleets recruit drivers from abroad
CASTLEGAR, B.C. -- With B.C.'s recent decision to open its provincial nominee program (PNP) to long-haul truck drivers, training institution Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) has launched a new program to pre-screen prospective hires before...
OBAC calls for moratorium on yearly road tests for senior A/Z drivers
OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada (OBAC) says it is pleased Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli is seemingly willing to put an end to the discriminatory licensing requirements for senior commercial drivers.