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Young to lead Trucking HR Canada board
OTTAWA, Ont. –Linda Young, the vice-president of HR and people development at Bison Transport, will lead Trucking HR Canada’s board of directors under changes unveiled today. Joining the board for the first time will be Cindy Clarke, formerly from Western…
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The challenge of finding and retaining employees in the trucking industry
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 world of human resources. “Recruitment is partially becoming a sales…
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Recruitment workshops coming to Western Canada
CALGARY, Alta. – Trucking HR Canada will hold a series of workshops in Western Canada to help employers recruit and modernize their workforce. The workshops will be held in partnership with the Alberta Motor Transport Association and Alberta government. “In…
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Speakers named for mental health symposium
MISSSISSAUGA, Ont. – The issue of mental health will take center stage Oct. 30, at the Trucking HR Canada’s Gearing Up for Mental Health symposium. Dave Henry, a professional driver with REK Express, will get the day started by discussing…
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All-female panel discuss past, present, and future of trucking
CALGARY, Alta. – The number of women entering the trucking industry remains low, and it’s not always easy for those who do. That’s according to a panel of four women with various levels of experience in the industry. Each discussed…
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Registration open for Western Women With Drive
CALGARY, Alta. – Registration for the second annual Western Women With Drive Leadership Conference is open. Taking place at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel May 30, the event features three key presentations addressing women in trucking, including a panel…
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Turning your talent pool into an ocean
Speaker says hiring a diverse workforce will help trucking companies and the industry thrive
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Trucking HR Canada report helps industry attract Millennials
OTTAWA, Ont. – With only 15% of today’s truck drivers under the age of 35 and half of industry employers lacking a plan to attract younger employees, Trucking HR Canada is looking to help. Releasing its report Millennials Have Drive…
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More women entering trucking industry, but stereotypes remain
CALGARY, Alta. – The numbers are getting better, but Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter would like to see more women choosing the trucking industry as a career. During the inaugural Western Women With Drive event May 10 in Calgary…
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Time to register for Western Women With Drive running out
CALGARY, Alta. – With the first ever Western Women With Drive taking place May 10 in Calgary, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is encouraging those who could like to attend the event to register before it’s too late. The…
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Trucking HR Canada recognizes top employers
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has recognized 48 trucking companies through its Top Fleet Employers program. Fleets were rated on categories including: recruitment and retention strategies; workplace culture; compensation; training and skills development; and innovative human resources practices. “We…
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Reserve your seat now for first ever Western Women with Drive
CALGARY, Alta. – Time to register for the first Western Women with Drive Leadership Summit is running out, as the inaugural event is set to take place May 10 in Calgary, Alta. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), along with…
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Trucking HR Canada, legal issues and alcohol and drug policies addressed during STA AGM
SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its annual AGM and Awards Gala Oct. 22, offering a trio of speakers to address the state of the industry both in provincially and nationally. Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR…
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Panel to discuss mentoring during Trucking HR Canada’s Driver Connect and Share event
OTTAWA, Ont. – A panel discussion on mentorship will be a focus of Trucking HR Canada’s inaugural Driver Connect and Share event. Being held Nov. 12 at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Toronto, Ont. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
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Trucking HR Canada expands its efforts focusing on women in the industry
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has announced three new resources – My Toolbox for Mentoring Women, Inventory of Resources and a women in trucking video – as part of its Women With Drive initiative. My Toolbox for Mentoring Woman…
