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Groupe Guilbault hires seven thanks to Trucking HR Canada’s wage subsidy program

Camille Pitt is senior human resources advisor for Groupe Guilbault, a large fleet headquartered in Quebec City. Guilbault being one of Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) Top Fleet Employers, she…

Trailcon certified as Great Place to Work for third straight year

Trailcon Leasing, Inc, a privately held Canadian company and leader in trailer leasing, rental, maintenance and fleet management, is proud to announce they have been been certified as a…

Getting paid work experience at Light Speed with the help of Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay program

Through Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Student Work Placement Program, Light Speed Logistics hired their very first co-op student. Taking advantage of a $7,500 wage subsidy – Light Speed…

The 3 Main Factors That Affect Fleet Fuel Efficiency

It’s no secret that, behind driver salaries and benefits, fuel is the second-largest cost associated with operating a tractor trailer.1 This means that a commercial truck can easily consume more…

How Armour tapped into young talent through Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay program

Sarah Peterson and Jassemine Cornejo have a lot in common. They’re almost the same age – 29 and 28 – they are both enrolled in the Supply Chain and…

Matching Assets – Trucking HR wage subsidy programs helped Loadlink Technologies attract young, new talent

Matching assets is the core business of Loadlink Technologies, the load matching platform connecting shippers, brokers and carriers so they can do business together. Yet, just like the carriers…

How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every activity field on the planet. Transport is not an exception. Some transportation companies are in dire straights these days, while the others…

How Ontario’s general trucking sector can address driver fatigue among professional drivers

Traffic conditions, unhealthy lifestyles, mental health, lack of education to recognize driver fatigue, and training gaps in licensing all appear in the top five causal factors of driver fatigue.

Driver fatigue is a top ranked risk in Ontario’s trucking industry

Road safety authorities and trucking professionals agree that driver fatigue is a top risk in Ontario’s trucking industry.

Leveraging Canadian ELDs for doing much more than Elogs

Motor carriers in Canada are preparing for the upcoming ELD mandate. Those who are still planning to purchase ELDs have time to assess their business needs, review competitive offerings, test functionality, and make a decision to start a roll-out.

Answering your top 15 questions on the Canadian ELD Mandate

The Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate is drawing nearer every day. To continue preparing our customers and prospects, I hosted an online event — or webinar — on Wednesday,…

New president at Wilson’s Truck Lines

James Wilson Sr. is proud to announce the appointment of James Wilson Jr. as President of Wilson’s Truck Lines. James Jr.’s most recent assignment of Vice President Operations…

Be prepared before heading out onto the roads this winter

Winter in British Columbia can be beautiful — especially when a fresh layer of snow covers the ground. But winter also means increased safety risks when driving. Black…

New mobile app helps workers and employers access WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 resources on the go

Like many other essential services, trucking companies had to act quickly to protect their workers, do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and continue to…

Trailcon Leasing moves B.C. branch to new location

Trailcon Leasing is excited to announce that, effective November 2, it is relocating its British Columbia branch from Surrey to a new location at 7867 Express Street, Unit…