Keyword
Recruitment
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HOW MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRIS IVESON ATTRACTS TECHNICIANS
Chris Iveson, the 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year, hasn’t found a magic formula for attracting new and experienced technicians to Challenger Motor Freight. He has, however, been able to keep his shops fully staffed by skilled technicians, by…
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Top Fleet Employers named by Trucking HR Canada
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has announced the winners of its second annual Top Fleet Employers program, recognizing 22 carriers that offer the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Participating fleets were rated on: compensation, employee recognition, lifestyle, employee…
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Humber College to host Trucking Career Day
TORONTO, Ont. — Humber College is hosting a career day Apr. 25, for students looking to embark on a career as a professional driver and existing drivers looking for a new employer. The college says 19 trucking companies will have…
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HOW TO BECOME A BEST FLEET TO DRIVE FOR
If you’ve been wondering what it takes to become recognized by your drivers as one of the best fleets for whom to drive, then wonder no more. Mark Murrell and Jane Jazrawy of CarriersEdge are going to reveal all the secrets…
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Winners of first-ever Top Fleet Employers program announced
OTTAWA, Ont. — Ten of the best workplaces in the Canadian trucking industry were recognized as part of the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, organized by Trucking HR Canada. The program examined employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional…
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Medical marijuana and trucking: A legal minefield for carriers
COOKSTOWN, Ont. — Patti Satok wasn’t surprised when she failed her pre-employment drug test. She was more surprised when the trucking company that had offered her a driving job suddenly reconsidered the position it had proffered. Satok is one of…
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Job fair to be held in Burlington June 7
BURLINGTON, Ont. — A number of trucking companies are coming together June 7 for a career fair.
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BEST FLEETS TOUR HITTING THE ROAD
There are a lot of events out there competing for your attention, but if you’re in the fleet management or recruiting business, it’s hard to find one that delivers better value than the Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series….
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OTA Road Knights educate students on industry’s career opportunities
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Road Knights helped introduce some high school students on opportunities in the trucking industry earlier this week.
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Best Fleets seminar series dates announced
MARKHAM, Ont. — CarriersEdge has announced the schedule for its popular 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series. The online training company developed and administers the Best Fleets to Drive For program for the Truckload Carriers…
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PNEUMATIC TRAILER LEGS REDUCE INJURY RISK
Walking the show floor at TMC, I was intrigued by Prime Transport Solutions’ demonstration of pneumatic landing gear, which uses the trailer’s air system to deploy or raise the landing gear at the touch of a button. The system…
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OPPORTUNITIES IN AN INVISIBLE INDUSTRY
Lou Smyrlis, Truck News publisher and editorial director, spoke at and covered the Manitoba Trucking Association’s annual conference in early March. Also speaking was Norm Blagden, who issued his President’s Report. Norm spoke of…
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New program to establish benchmarks for mandatory entry-level driver training
OTTAWA, Ont. — In a response to addressing the trucking industry’s shortage of qualified workers, Trucking HR Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, and provincial trucking associations have collaborated in a project that will soon…
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Ryder working with Women in Trucking on truck ergonomics
MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System announced today that it would be teaming up with Women In Trucking, a non-profit organization, in a response to the increasing number of women joining the trucking and transportation industry.
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HR Q&A: How to support and promote managers
Question: We promoted a great performer to a new manager’s role and they are not working out. What can we do?
