Speaker line-up announced for Western Women with Drive in Calgary April 30
OTTAWA, ON (March 13, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC), in partnership with the Western provincial trucking associations, is pleased to announce the full speaker line-up for this year’s Western Women with Drive (April 30, Calgary Airport Marriott Hotel).
14 organizations that are leaders in building welcoming workplaces launch Women’s Leadership Accord
OTTAWA, ON (March 6, 2025) — A special ceremony to launch Trucking HR Canada’s new Women’s Leadership Accord was held today at the annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto.
Alberta pushes back on illegal U.S. tariffs
Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements.
CVSA's International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 13-15
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2025) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
New THRC program spotlights employers leading the way in creating great workplaces for women
OTTAWA, ON (January 28, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) continues to contribute to success in trucking and logistics with education, resources, data, and analysis not available anywhere else.
2024 Impact Report highlights results of THRC programs and initiatives
OTTAWA, ON (January 28, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) continues to contribute to success in trucking and logistics with education, resources, data, and analysis not available anywhere else.
Verne Achieves Hydrogen Storage Milestone
San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2025 — Verne successfully demonstrated the world’s first cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) truck in Southern California in late 2024. During the testing, Verne drove the truck hundreds of miles and conducted multiple refueling events with Verne’s novel CcH2 filling equipment.
Western Women with Drive gears up for Calgary April 30
OTTAWA, ON (October 25, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound influence on trucking and logistics HR processes and operations. For many HR professionals in our industry, there’s a lot to learn.
Latest Report Shows Truck Driver Vacancies Improving Faster than Non-Driving Roles
OTTAWA, ON (December 3, 2024) – A new report released today by Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows truck driver vacancies are down 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
Trucking HR Canada Releases Alberta Labour Market report 2024 - 2030
OTTAWA, ON (November 21, 2024) – Trucking HR Canada (THRC) released its Alberta 2024-2030 Labour Market report today.
The Second Clearinghouse Rule: CDL Downgrades Begin November 18, 2024
The Second Clearinghouse Rule: CDL Downgrades Begin November 18, 2024
New Webinar! Leveraging AI for Trucking and Logistics HR
OTTAWA, ON (October 25, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound influence on trucking and logistics HR processes and operations. For many HR professionals in our industry, there’s a lot to learn.
Winter Driving Webinar
In preparation for the changing seasons, Rob Destree shared his insights via this webinar presented by Energy Safety Canada sharing insights on the unique challenges of winter driving and tips to stay safe on the road. Learn more about factors contributing to road incidents and collisions such as road conditions, preventative measures, and driving skills. Unsure about whether you have the best tires? Destree’s got you. Watch all the way through to test your knowledge on winter driving and learn emergency safety tips to make sure you’re prepared for extreme conditions and circumstances.
Trucks for Change Partners Step Up in 2024 Food Sort Challenge at Daily Bread Food Bank
(TORONTO: October 25, 2024) — Volunteers from across the Trucks for Change Network (T4C) came together this week to support Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank in an action-packed food sort challenge.
THRC Bringing AI Experts to Leadership Webinar: Leveraging AI for Trucking and Logistics HR
OTTAWA, ON (October 25, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound influence on trucking and logistics HR processes and operations. For many HR professionals in our industry, there’s a lot to learn.
Trucking HR Canada Honours 104 Top Fleet Employers At Annual Awards Gala
OTTAWA, ON (October 17, 2024) — Trucking HR Canada brought national leaders together to celebrate the best employers in trucking and logistics at the annual Top Fleet Employers (TFE) awards gala in Toronto this evening. A total of 104 fleets earned TFE recognition, along with four Top Fleet awards and nine Achievements of Excellence.
Alberta Motor Transport Association collaborates on Zero Emission Truck Testbed
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to lead Transport Canada’s Zero Emission Truck Testbed (ZETT) project. The ZETT project is a real-world pilot of emerging zero emission trucking technologies and Canada’s ability to operate heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles, hydrogen fueling, and charging technology.
Oversized and overweight load restrictions via the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass
Highway 16 within Jasper National Park is currently CLOSED due to wildfire. An Evacuation Order is in place for the Town of Jasper.
Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrates 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) held its 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship June 1 at the AMTA track at Edmonton International Airport.
Alberta Motor Transport Association Names New Board Chair
AMTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Bennett as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bennett is the Vice President at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul and has been actively involved with AMTA for more than 15 years, including serving as the Senior Vice Chair since 2018. As Board Chair, Bennett will help advance the AMTA’s proposed safety and innovation campus and other initiatives to tackle Alberta’s commercial driver shortage.