Human Resources Meritor makes executive appointments February 2, 2021 Meritor has announced changes to its executive team, including the appointment of John Nelligan as senior vice-president and president of truck, Americas. He will report to Meritor’s new CEO and…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with new workplace violence and harassment rules January 13, 2021 It’s certainly been an interesting start to the new year. As Covid-19 and divisive politics rage on, the trucking and logistics industry continues to put its collective shoulder to the…
Business Management As trucking industry recovers, driver turnover increases December 16, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover spiked in the U.S. at both large and small truckload fleets during the third quarter. “After a calamitous second quarter, trucking – along with the…
Business Management How trucking can better attract Millennials, Gen-Zers October 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – If the trucking industry hopes to attract more youth, it needs to better communicate the employment opportunities that exist and help new entrants manage the financial burden…
Business Management What are you going to do with this perfect opportunity? October 30, 2020 This year has been one of the most difficult in history for businesses of any type to navigate. Trucking saw freight vanish almost overnight in March, as global economies were…
Health & Safety How HR needs to approach Covid-19 October 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. — In a session packed with information for HR professionals, Katharine Weber, a principal with law firm Jackson Lewis, offered a breakdown of how to plan and brace…
Business Management Achieving a 65% reduction in driver turnover October 19, 2020 Seldom do I write about products or specific companies, but I wanted to make an exception for a company that has achieved what is just the beginning of a very…
Business Management Join us and celebrate the 2020 Top Fleet Employers October 9, 2020 Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer program was launched seven years ago to recognize truck fleets for their exceptional human resources (HR) practices and consistent commitment in this regard. We…
Human Resources HR managers take varied approach to Covid-19 June 17, 2020 Every employer across the country is feeling the impact of Covid-19 in its own unique way. But for HR professionals at truck fleets and logistics companies, they all have one…
Human Resources Trucking HR survey: industry bracing for more layoffs June 17, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Covid-19 has taken a heavy toll on the Canadian trucking industry, and the future doesn’t look rosy either, according to a Trucking HR Canada employer survey…
Business Management What to look for in a driver-trainer April 7, 2020 Many truck drivers are drawn to the profession by the promise of independence, solitude, and tranquility behind the wheel. So, it’s little wonder it’s challenging to find driver-trainers willing to…
Business Management Boyle, Nussbaum named overall Best Fleets to Drive For March 2, 2020 ORLANDO, Fla. – Boyle Transportation and Nussbaum Transportation took top honors as the overall winners of the 2020 Best Fleets to Drive For contest, in the small and large fleet…
Business Management Miles down, total compensation flat among Best Fleets finalists January 31, 2020 MARKHAM, Ont. – Drivers for the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For put fewer miles under the bumper than the year before, but saw a small increase in their…
Business Management Five Canadian companies among Top 20 Best Fleets January 30, 2020 MARKHAM, Ont. – Five of 20 fleets named as the Best Fleets to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are Canadian. Bison Transport, Challenger, Fortigo Freight…
Business Management Inside Best Fleets – Part 3 December 16, 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For nominees face an intensive interview process