Transportation Layoff approaches, relationships key to the return of furloughed drivers May 22, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — For a host of different reasons, a large number of trucking companies have had to downsize because of the economic impact of Covid-19. But the early approach…
Human Resources Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers May 20, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…
Transportation 6,800 truck driver jobs lost in April May 13, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – About 6,800 truck driving jobs were eliminated this April, representing a drop of 2.3% compared to the previous month, Trucking HR Canada reports. While employment across the…
Human Resources Webinar to explore how Canadians are coping with Covid-19 May 12, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada will host a Covid-19 webinar next week, with guest speaker David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. The webinar, which is scheduled for 12…
Transportation Get ready for a rebound from Covid-19 May 4, 2020 Covid-19 has affected our industry and workforce in unprecedented ways. Seemingly overnight, trucking and logistics companies transitioned from busy offices and terminals to remote work and virtual meetings. We…
Transportation IRT’s Lisa Kelly talks trucking, reality TV April 15, 2020 Lisa Kelly was a professional driver before the cameras began to roll on Ice Road Truckers – the reality TV show that brought Alaska’s Dalton Highway into family living rooms.
Transportation The South Asian trucker: Under pressure from all sides April 9, 2020 BRAMPTON, Ont. – In his hit Truck Union music videos, featuring gleaming rigs, beautiful women and fancy cars, Surjit Khan sings about an imaginary luxury life as a longhaul driver,…
Human Resources Trucking HR honors 69 workplaces April 6, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. — Sixty-nine of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry have earned honors through the seventh annual Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada announced…
Transportation How will Covid-19 affect truck driver demand? March 31, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – There will be layoffs during the economic downturn brought about by Covid-19, but Trucking HR Canada continues to sound the alarm about a truck driver shortage. In…
Health & Safety Trucking HR releases Covid-19 guide March 20, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has released a new guide to support employers in navigating their response to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 Resource Guide for Trucking &…
Transportation Anti-harassment training coming to federally regulated fleets March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Federally regulated fleets – essentially anyone that crosses a provincial border – will soon face new requirements in the fight against harassment and violence in the…
Business Management Flexible hours can be an option – even at truck fleets March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Freight has to move when it needs to move, and breakdowns need to be quickly repaired so trucks can return to service. But there are still…
Human Resources Canada short 25,000 truck drivers by 2023: report March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada is expected to be short 25,000 truck drivers as early as 2023, representing a 25% increase over the unfilled vacancies in 2019, Trucking HR…
Transportation Canada short 25,000 truck drivers by 2023: report March 11, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada is expected to be short 25,000 truck drivers as early as 2023, representing a 25% increase over the unfilled vacancies in 2019, Trucking HR…
Health & Safety Sizing up the labor market, and what to do next February 19, 2020 Labor shortages in trucking and logistics are an ongoing concern. Employers and employees across the country feel increasing pressure from longer recruiting processes, reduced productivity, and the fact that our…
