Transportation U.S. legislation looks to get more women in trucking November 18, 2019 PLOVER, Wis. – The U.S. Senate has introduced a bill that would promote more women in the trucking industry, and Women in Trucking is looking forward to helping. The bill,…
Health & Safety Mental health issues impacting trucking industry October 23, 2019 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mental health, bullying, harassment, diversity. These are issues the trucking industry have historically tossed to the wayside, but can do so no longer. An employees’ well-being…
Business Management The challenge of finding and retaining employees in the trucking industry February 8, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Recruiting and retaining employees has become complex, and today, there are several steps companies need to take if they are going to find success in the new…
Business Management More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel October 4, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) president Chris Nash believes companies that do not embrace diversity and inclusiveness will soon struggle to find talent. “Diversity will bring more…
Business Management Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success October 3, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand in the workplace, but don’t be fooled into believing they are one in the same. Trades industries, including trucking, have been looking…
Business Management Turning your talent pool into an ocean October 25, 2017 Speaker says hiring a diverse workforce will help trucking companies and the industry thrive
Business Management Trucking HR report says increased diversity needed in industry May 10, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from Trucking HR Canada says there is a strong business case for increased diversity in the country’s trucking industry. Coined ‘Changing Workforce’, the report…
Human Resources Successful businesses will depend on their diversity, according to Women with Drive panel March 6, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The workplace of tomorrow is one that is changing. Diversity within the workplace has become a hot button issue for many, as we see more women coming…
Human Resources How other industries are attracting women to the workplace March 6, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — Trucking isn’t the only industry looking for ways to attract women. Other professions are dealing with their own dearth of workers and are also looking to women…
