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Human Resources
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Trucking HR Canada launches labor market survey
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has launched an industry-wide labor market survey that will put the hiring, training and retention issues in perspective, the organization said Wednesday. It noted that labor shortages remain a clear and present danger for…
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CTA ads to honor trucking industry workers
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance will mark the National Trucking Week with a series of advertisements paying tribute to those working in the industry. The ads will be published during Sept. 1-7 in various English and French-language trucking…
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Erb Transport at 60: ‘Doing the job right’
Wendell Erb reflects back on the company’s history and comments on the current freight market
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Steering government in the right direction
As we enter into an election period, both provincially and federally, the output from governments has screeched to a halt. As I’m sure you already know, this is due to election laws that prevent governments from making certain announcements during…
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Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success
BADEN, Ont. — Hundreds of people showed up on Thursday and Friday to celebrate Erb Transport’s 60th anniversary at the company’s hub in Baden, Ont. Employee families, customers and vendors were treated to barbecues both days. Guests included members of…
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The Truck Without a Driver – Part 3
Mark Dalton: Owner-Operator
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Could prejudice be another factor in driver shortage?
Underlying prejudices tend to be a subject no one particularly enjoys talking about, but it’s something that needs to be discussed, including within the trucking industry. That’s not to say trucking is full of bigots. In fact, the vast majority…
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Owner-operator blues
How good drivers become bad owner-operators
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Trucking HR Canada to honor top fleet employers
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada will honor the best workplaces in the trucking and logistics industry at its annual Top Fleet Employers awards gala this fall. The event will take place at Toronto’s Palais Royale on Oct. 17. In…
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Industry to hold appreciation week for truckers
TORONTO, Ont. – Preparations are underway for the annual National Trucking Week, which gives the industry an opportunity to thank truckers who keep the country’s freight moving. This year’s event will be held from Sept. 1 through Sept. 7. During…
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Finding work for those with disabilities
WCB claims costs continue to rise, driven by lost-time claims
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NACFE urges fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The organization dedicated to improving freight efficiency in North America is urging fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies to attract and retain drivers. The recommendation was contained in the latest Confidence Report, released Tuesday by the…
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Trucking HR Canada to pilot job placements
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is embarking on a new project focused on supporting employers in better connecting with under-represented groups, the organization announced Tuesday. The initiative will focus on piloting job placements with people with disabilities, it said.…
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Third-party certification for ELDs a no-brainer, but comes with side-effects
So, electronic logging devices (ELDs) are finally coming to Canada in 2021. A little bit behind our neighbors to the south, but perhaps a blessing in disguise. It will be two years this December since the U.S. ELD mandate was…
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Tackling Driver Retention – Part 7: The circle of success
Here we are at the end of this series. If you were to try and follow this process from beginning to end, I would suspect that the whole process would take six to 12 months. If done correctly, you should…
