Human Resources

Scholarship winner will have opportunity to pursue career as truck driver

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) and Crossroads Ottawa have handed out their first scholarship to a woman aspiring to become a professional truck driver. The…

Challenger opening training academy

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Challenger Motor Freight has announced the opening of a driver training school, the Challenger Transportation Training Academy (CTTA). It’s been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training,…

TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up

GUELPH, Ont. – Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa Arseneau, head…

Andy Transport launches scholarship program

MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has launched a scholarship program for its employees’ children. “I’m very excited to launch and promote this program,” said Andreea Crisan, executive vice-president and chief…

MTA looks for support for its new education council

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) newly-formed education council is searching for members to help steer the effort in the right direction. Supporting the design, development, and implementation…

How Bill C-86 will change employee termination policies

Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…

Trucking welcomed into Ontario immigration nominee program

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the provincial government for welcoming the trucking industry into the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program, through the in-demand skills stream. The…

Are your hours of work policies in line with Bill C-86?

Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…

“You really have some work to do.”

Data shows many young workers have mixed feelings about the trucking industry

How Bill C-86 affects leaves of absence and vacation pay

Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…

U.S. driver turnover slowed in fourth quarter

ARLINGTON, Va. – Truck driver turnover in the U.S. fell by 9% for large fleets in the fourth quarter of 2018, to 78%. That’s down 10% year-over-year. In 2018, the…

Titanium on hunt for new CFO

BOLTON, Ont. – Kasia Malz has resigned from her role as chief financial officer of Titanium Transportation Group, to pursue an opportunity in another industry, the company announced. Her resignation…

Compensation is key to reducing turnover: Panel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Want to keep your drivers from jumping over the fence to greener pastures? Pay them adequately, and on time. That was the message at this year’s…

Women in leadership roles remains low in trucking

DALLAS, Texas – Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, says the most successful businesses embrace women in high level executive roles. Citing several studies as evidence during…

Women with Drive | March 7, 2019