Human Resources

Contrans Flatbed Group and Travelers Financial Corporation announce O/O development program

HAGERSVILLE, Ont., and VANCOUVER, BC. -- Contrans Flatbed Group and Travelers Financial Corporation have announced   new program to assist Contrans drivers to become new owner/operators. 

New program to celebrate Canada’s best fleets to drive for

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada has announced the launch of the Best Fleets to Drive For: Canada program, an offshoot of the popular Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) competition, powered by CarriersEdge.

Turnover rate rises in first quarter at small, large truckload carriers: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose in the first quarter of 2013 due to the improving economy and continued competition for drivers, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking...

Average age of truck drivers even older than previously thought: report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In the wake of a recently released report which found the average age of truck drivers to be four years higher than that of the average worker, new data indicates that the average truckers’ age is, in fact, even older. The...

APTA working on program to address driver shortage, training and retention

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says it is working on a project that will help the industry deal with pressing issues such as the driver shortage, training and driver retention.

Trucking HR Canada outlines projects at PMTC conference

KING CITY, Ont. -- When the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council lost the majority of its federal funding, it would’ve been easy to fold its tent and leave the trucking industry to deal with its own HR-related challenges.

Trucking industry jobs get updates via National Occupational Standards

KING CITY, Ont. -- Several trucking-specific careers are now more clearly defined thanks to an update of National Occupational Standards, according to an announcement by Trucking HR Canada, during a presentation at the Private Motor Truck...

New guide outlines funding opportunities for trucking industry employers

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada has released a new guide that outlines funding opportunities for employers in the trucking industry. The free guide, found on the organization’s Web site, identifies available funds, program...

Yanke Group rewards staff for long service

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Yanke Group recently celebrated the achievements of 47 professional drivers and staff members, including five drivers who’ve reached two million miles with the company.

BCTA partners with high school to deliver professional driver training

KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has teamed up with the Kamloops/Thompson School District to help promote careers in the trucking industry to young people and to develop their skills for a career in trucking.

Best Fleets to Drive For competition shines light on encouraging trends

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Change comes quick in the trucking industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in the data collected through the Best Fleets to Drive For competition, conducted by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge.

The Guarantee to sponsor Best Fleets seminar series

MARKHAM, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has been named a sponsor of the Best Fleets to Drive For seminar series, currently underway throughout Canada.

Canada’s youth not oblivious to opportunities in trucking: Report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Young people may not be as down on the trucking industry as many thought, according to new research conducted for Trucking HR Canada.

Trimac’s tough task

The driver shortage is real, it’s already here, and – despite certain opinion that razor-tight capacity is good for the long-term prospects of trucking – a capacity crunch costs carriers and will reign in their ability to grow...

Human resources practices play a key role in safety programs

Attracting and retaining qualified employees can be a challenge at the best of times, and there is little hope the situation will improve anytime soon. A recent study by the Conference Board of Canada concludes our industry might be short more...