Labor shortages cost transportation sector $1.8B in business opportunities: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has published the latest indicators to sound the alarm about labor shortages, estimating the transportation sector lost close to $1.8 billion in business…

Carriers urged to use downtime to prepare for upswing

The time is perfect for trucking companies to prepare for the next upswing in the market – providing safety training for drivers, servicing and trading equipment, and improving fuel mileage,…

Trucking vacancies remain high, Trucking HR Canada data shows

Transport truck driver vacancies remained elevated at 26,900 unfilled jobs between July and September 2022, after peaking at 28,210 positions in the second quarter according to Trucking HR Canada. Data…

Majority of Canadians view trucking as most important transportation mode: poll

More than half of Canadians view trucking as the most crucial transportation mode in the Canadian economy, according to a new poll. The majority of Canadians (51%) surveyed by Abacus…

Labor shortages, port delays, housing affordability squeeze trucking in Atlantic Canada

Labor shortages, port delays, and housing affordability are some of the major challenges facing the trucking industry in Atlantic Canada. This is compounded with issues like Driver Inc., not enough…

Fleets changing routes to attract drivers: survey

COLUMBUS, OH - With a strong freight market and tight labor market expected to continue into 2018, fleets are adjusting their business models to compensate, according to CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR). The firm conducted a survey of 50 fleets in October, and found companies are shortening the average length of hauls, and implementing more regional hauls, in order to be more attractive to drivers. The shorter hauls allow drivers to be home each night, a major item on the wish lists of many, and fleets are hoping the changes will mean increased driver recruitment and retention according to CKCVR.

Trucking costs up in June: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trucking was costlier in June, compared to the month before, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. The industry forecasting website said June saw costs for labor, fuel, and purchased transport increase over those in May.

Jobs-A-Plenty In Alberta Oil, Gas, Construction Sectors

CALGARY, AB- Employment in the Alberta's oil and gas industry and the related construction sector is on the rise and expected to increase about 35 percent by 2023, according to a report by the Petroleum HR Council.

CTHRC launches industry information website

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Human Resource Council (CTHRC) recently launched a new website dedicated to bringing new people into the trucking industry.

BCTA calls for better balance between freight and labor

LANGLEY, B.C. -- More than two-thirds of trucking companies responding to a recent survey in B.C. expect to hire or contract an average of five full-time Class 1 drivers during the next year.

Getting kids into trucks

TORONTO -- Trucking is more than driving. It's logistics; computer science, psychology, high finance and finally, it can be fun and quite lucrative, too.