Human Resources

BCTA releases comprehensive guide to hiring foreign drivers

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has created a reference guide for carriers looking to recruit drivers from overseas.

Inaugural Top Fleet Employers program accepting applications Jan. 1

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, administered by Trucking HR Canada, will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 1, organizers have announced.

CALLS FOR MANDATORY ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING GROW LOUDER

The truck insurance industry and Ontario’s truck driver training schools have added their voices to the growing contingent of industry stakeholders who’d like to see mandatory training for entry-level drivers. Specifically,...

Canada Cartage hit with $100-million lawsuit over overtime pay

TORONTO, Ont. -- The debate over unpaid overtime in the trucking industry is heating up, with a $100-million class action lawsuit launched against Canada Cartage.

Happy 30th work anniversary Kathy Penner!

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transportation Media today celebrates an important milestone with the 30th work anniversary of associate publisher Kathy Penner.

Driver shortage discussed at APTA meeting

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. -- The ongoing driver shortage was addressed in a session at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) conference here today.

US fleets increasing pay packages to attract drivers

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Three-quarters of fleets surveyed by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), say they have or will be increasing driver pay packages in the face of a driver shortage.

ATA’s Graves outlines the major issues that will change trucking in years ahead

ORLANDO, Fla – With Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a Changin” booming into the Marriott World Centre conference hall, American Trucking Associations president Bill Graves took to the stage this morning and addressed how...

Driver turnover hits 99% at large US truckload fleets

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Turnover at large US truckload fleets continued to increase in the second quarter, according to The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Activity Report.

Minister Raitt highlights importance of women in Canada’s shipping industry

MONTREAL, Que. --  Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today addressed participants at the 33rd Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Conference about the important role that women play in the marine sector.

Get SMART when recruiting and retaining drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Recruiting and Retention conference regular Kelly Anderson welcomed industry leaders with his session this morning, entitled ‘Creating an unfair advantage in your Recruiting Department.’

Play small ball to improve driver retention: Haight

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- During the Canadian Recruiting and Retention Conference, hosted by Over the Road, the CEO of Transrep delivered key points to retaining a positive workforce.

Canadian Recruiting & Retention Conference to return

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Canadian Recruiting & Retention Conference, hosted by Over the Road, is back.

Nominations open for 2014 Best Fleets to Drive For competition

TORONTO, Ont. -- The call has once again gone out to North American drivers and owner/operators, to nominate their fleet for the Best Fleet to Drive For competition.

BCTA thanks professional drivers during National Trucking Week

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Louise Yako, president and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association, penned the following open letter to the nation’s professional drivers in honour of National Trucking Week.