Business Management Pets, pay, and other ways Best Fleets are improving the workplace for drivers April 25, 2023 The Best Fleets to Drive For program run by CarriersEdge for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is a wrap. The scoring has been completed. The winners have been publicly acknowledged.
Human Resources Linda Young wins first Women with Drive Leadership Award March 9, 2023 Bison Transport’s vice-president, human resources and people development, Linda Young was named the first ever Women with Drive Leadership Award winner. Young was presented the award at the end of…
Business Management High driver turnover? Spoiler Alert: It could be the pay February 14, 2023 When Glen Parsons purchased Alchemist Specialty Carriers in Langley, B.C., he knew he had his work cut out for him. The former owner of Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPX) was enjoying…
Business Management Best Fleets to Drive For program identifies 6 trends in trucking January 19, 2023 Administrators of the Best Fleets to Drive For program have interviewed nominated trucking companies, and once again taken the time to identify emerging trends within the businesses. Participation in…
Business Management New year, new rules for employers in trucking January 10, 2023 A new year means new rules for employers in trucking and logistics. Trucking HR Canada has compiled a list of regulatory and policy changes that may affect your workplace in…
Business Management Invest wisely when it comes to hiring dispatchers January 9, 2023 My first job when joining the world of asset-based transportation was working as a dispatcher. I had a fleet of 40-45 drivers that I would manage, and I was their…
Business Management Early years crucial in truck driver retention: Camo-route survey June 21, 2022 Quebec’s newest truck drivers are at the greatest risk of leaving the trucking industry in their first two years on the job — largely because of concerns about poor pay…
Business Management Trucking employers need to be flexible when navigating return to office: Splinter May 17, 2022 Young people were more likely to be laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there was a surge in women taking on delivery jobs during the same time period. Those…
Business Management A new year brings new rules for trucking and logistics employers February 24, 2022 The beginning of the year has brought on a new set of changes that federally regulated employers will need to be aware of. These recent amendments to the Canada Labour…
Business Management Plan now for a healthy economic rebound May 11, 2021 We’re all pining for post-pandemic life. As vaccine rollouts make this possible, and we fill offices, restaurants, stadiums and hotels again, Canada needs a healthy trucking and logistics industry to…
Business Management Measuring the true cost of recruitment March 11, 2021 Let’s take a close look at all the costs associated with bringing on a new driver and attempt to estimate the total price every time we do this. Efficient cost…
Business Management Trucking wants more drivers. It doesn’t need them. February 9, 2021 I have a money shortage. I want more of it. I know others in this situation, so we’re going to band together to petition the government for more money. We’ll…
Business Management Revealing the true, ugly cost of driver turnover January 5, 2021 In my role as a driver recruitment and retention coach, I have observed that driver turnover usually originates as an offshoot of some extenuating factors from the past. The company…
Human Resources Don’t waste this opportunity to attract new talent September 22, 2020 The image of the professional truck driver has taken a hit over the last 20-plus years. It has long been considered a job of last resort, or a second career.
Business Management Reduce driver turnover by laying out expectations September 16, 2020 One of the things I love about this industry is that if you keep your eyes and mind open, you can learn something new every day. I was flattered to…
