Trucking unemployment rates dropped in Q3: report

Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) quarterly Labour Market Information snapshot shows unemployment rates have gone down for truck drivers and other staff in the trucking industry. “The November 2023 report…

Industry slowdown not the time to ease up on HR initiatives: panel

Freight markets have slowed, but several senior trucking executives stress that it’s the time for fleets to be more strategic and selective in hiring practices rather than taking their eyes…

Truck drivers still eligible for Express Entry after list removal: IRCC

Transport truck drivers remain eligible for Canada’s Express Entry immigration program for skilled workers, but may find it a bit tougher to secure permanent residence status under changes made by…

Trucking announcements: ONroute partners to fight human trafficking, Trucks for Change adds board members

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week we highlight how the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is joining forces with Ontario’s ONroute travel plazas…

Hidden mental health challenges come at a cost for trucking employers: Panel

Truck drivers face plenty of stressors, and not all of them are linked directly to the job – even if they lead to challenges at work. Many mental health challenges…

Reevaluate driver retention strategies during tough economy: Churilov

Economic winds shift, but Eugenia Churilov cautions against using a tough economy as an excuse to cull the herd and let go of underperforming drivers. On the contrary, it is…

CTA launches tip sheet to report suspected Driver Inc. behavior

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has created a step-by-step tip sheet and reporting guide to help carriers report suspected Driver Inc. behavior. The CTA and and its provincial association partners…

St. Lawrence Seaway management, Unifor reach deal to end strike

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that it reached an agreement with Unifor, representing 360 unionized employees, to end the strike that began on Oct. 22. The agreement…

Trucking announcements: NMFTA names Ohr chief operating officer, 13 Canadians among Frito-Lay million milers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s new chief operating officer, Frito-Lay North America’s latest class…

Differences remain between Mack, UAW

Mack Trucks said that while it has reached tentative agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for four local contracts, “UAW leadership’s economic demands at the master contract level…

Zero-trust environment, training help thwart cyberthreats in trucking

A zero-trust environment, multi-factor authentication, and continuous training are keys for trucking companies that want to maintain cybersecurity. After all, computers will do what they are programmed to do, but…

Mentorship programs make connections, tackle turnover

Most employee turnover happens within the first 90 days, but Tenstreet head of industry relations Marilyn Surber knows this can be addressed through mentorship programs that recognize and engage participants.

Erb Group’s Dietrich discusses recruiting, leadership, and employee wellness

David Dietrich spent 30 years working for The Erb Group before retiring in May, but he capped the career earlier this month with Trucking HR Canada’s HR Leader of…

Trucking announcements: Doucet to lead APTA board, AMJ Cambell to donate $2M to charity

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes a new leader at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, AMH Campbell pledging $2 million…

Business groups call on Ottawa to intervene as St. Lawrence Seaway strike begins

Business groups urged the federal government to intervene to void a lengthy labor dispute at the St. Lawrence Seaway amid concerns that a strike that began early Sunday could have…