Human Resources

Alghabra named Canada’s new transport minister

Canada has a new federal transportation minister in the latest cabinet shuffle by governing Liberals, who are reportedly preparing for a potential spring election call. Omar Alghabra — currently parliamentary…

Maxim tech takes knowledge to the computer screen

More than 15,000 people have watched as Roger Chitty carefully examines the exhaust fitting on an air brake treadle valve, explaining the importance of keeping it free of dirt and…

Trucking HR offers anti-harassment training

Trucking HR Canada has launched an online learning center offering courses on how to deal with workplace harassment and violence. The training will help employers meet new Canada Labour…

PMTC opens annual awards competition

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has officially opened its annual awards program, accepting entries for honors recognizing drivers, dispatchers, fleet graphics, and more. Highlights of…

Six Canadian fleets make Best Fleets list

MARKHAM, Ont. – Six Canadian fleets have secured spots in the 2021 Best Fleets to Drive For Competition run by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. Bison Transport (Winnipeg),…

Revealing the true, ugly cost of driver turnover

In my role as a driver recruitment and retention coach, I have observed that driver turnover usually originates as an offshoot of some extenuating factors from the past. The company…

A trucking legal review and outlook

On New Year’s Eve 2020, one might have expected to see developments in any one of several “hot” areas of law relating to truck transportation — such as electronic logging…

Let’s focus on what matters most

It was a fun year, wasn’t it? Who would have thought that in 2020 we would be using the roadside as a bathroom, and that a shower may be performed…

Changes coming for trucking HR pros

As an unsettled 2020 comes to an end, let’s look at what 2021 will have in store for our trucking and logistics workplaces. The modernization of Canada’s Labour Code In…

Trucking HR Atlantic unveils training for women leaders

TRURO, N.S. – Trucking Human Resource Sector Council – Atlantic has unveiled a new Women’s Leadership program, offering a professional development opportunity to help women advance in the trucking industry.

Workplace Covid-19 screening tests continue to evolve

TORONTO, Ont. – Workplaces looking to screen employees for Covid-19 are beginning to access cheaper and quicker tests, but DriverCheck’s corporate medical director offers a warning. “Testing does not eliminate…

Giroux to lead heavy-duty association

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer of the Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) on Jan. 4, replacing Tim Kraus who is retiring after…

Despite pandemic, DriveTest makes gains in increasing commercial testing

TORONTO, Ont. – Despite shutdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Serco’s DriveTest set a record number of monthly commercial road tests this year. The new record came in October, the…

As trucking industry recovers, driver turnover increases

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…

Three tips to communicate policy changes to employees

The new year will bring important changes to the Canada Labour Code. Come Jan. 1, 2021, employers will need to ensure they maintain compliance with new Workplace Harassment and Violence…