Putting people first drives results

Putting people first isn’t a feel-good slogan — it’s a competitive advantage. That was the clear takeaway when Trucking HR Canada convened leaders from this year’s Top Fleet Employer award-winning…

Get to know your newly hired truck drivers

Bright sunshine lit up the room on a crisp fall day but did not reach the sad smile on the truck driver’s face. I arrived early for a meeting with…

Trucking HR Canada honors Top Fleet Employers

Trucking HR Canada celebrated the people who keep the wheels turning in the trucking and logistics industry during its annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) gala in Toronto on Oct. 15.

Canada Cartage’s Fletcher named HR Leader of the Year

Stephen Fletcher, chief human resources officer of Canada Cartage (Ontario), was named the HR Leader of the Year during a special presentation by Trucking HR Canada (THRC). The award was…

Hiring in the age of copy-paste AI résumés

When Rite Route recently posted for an operations job, the response was crazy. Maybe we should have expected it, since asking for people with no experience, no résumé, and not…

Trucking Announcements: Kenworth parade; KAG Canada helps Habitat for Humanity; BCTA, PMTC announce new boards of directors

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Kenworth hosted its fourth annual truck parade in Ohio, and KAG Canada helped build homes for Habitat…

APTA names Weavers Driver of the Year, McDonald Dispatcher of the Year

The Atlantic Province Trucking Association (APTA) named Ross Weavers of Morley Annear as Driver of the Year and Jami McDonald of Eassons Transport its Dispatcher of the Year. The association…

Globocam makes employees’ dreams come true

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Montreal-based heavy-duty truck dealership Globocam has decided to offer a unique gift to its employees: the opportunity for some to realize their greatest dream. This…

Steve’s Livestock Transport HR manager named HR Leader of the Year

Colleen Tesarski, human resources manager, people and culture with Steve’s Livestock Transport was named the HR Leader of the Year during a special presentation by Trucking HR Canada. The award…

Is your trucking company compliant with Pay Equity Act?

Federally regulated employers — including cross-border and interprovincial trucking companies – are required to develop and implement a pay equity plan for their workplace by Sept. 3, 2024. Cross border and…

TCA opens applications for Elite Fleet program

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially opened enrollment for its 2025 Elite Fleet program, TCA’s new certification initiative developed in partnership with the University of…

Five steps to building a respectful workplace

“The key to building a great culture is to recognize that ordinary people want to do extraordinary things. Your job as a leader is to create an environment that supports…

Trucking Announcements: Purolator donates to charity, Russell joins MEMA’s sustainability center

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Doug Walton joined AMTA as a senior advisor and Ashley O’Brien has been promoted to the operations…

Trucking Announcements: promotions at KAG, Minotti joins XL Specialized Trailers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Dana welcomed Brian Pour as president of its commercial vehicle division, while KAG Canada announced the promotions of…

What’s in store for 2024

The last three years have proven the need for a skilled, engaged, and productive trucking and logistics workforce, and 2024 will be no different. From drivers to warehouse workers, office…