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EDSC & CRA Team Up to Tackle Trucking’s Underground Economy
(TORONTO, March 7, 2025) -- The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Labour Program at ESDC today signed an Information Sharing Arrangement (ISA) to facilitate inspections and enforcement in the federally regulated trucking sector. The government agencies had...
Trucking Industry Urges Relief in the Wake of Tariffs
(TORONTO, March 4, 2025) – The 25 percent tariffs announced last night by US President Trump will devastate a trucking industry already suffering from the worst freight economy in 40 years. “Widespread tariffs on our customers’ freight to US suppliers and consumers...
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. The ceremony celebrated 14 inaugural signatories to the Accord — all organizations...
CVSA’s International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 13-15
from CVSA 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...
Tariff Uncertainty and Trade Barriers: Key Concerns in Alberta’s Commercial Transportation Industry
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of potential trade tariffs and other regulatory challenges on the commercial transportation sector. The results highlight growing concerns about increased operational...
Canada’s Logistics Conference 2025
Canada’s Logistics Conference has been the logistics and transportation industry’s premier learning and networking event for over 20 years. This year, the conference comes to Toronto from June 4-6.
New THRC program spotlights employers leading the way in creating great workplaces for women
from Trucking HR Canada OTTAWA, ON (February 18, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada is launching a new initiative at the Women with Drive Leadership Summit (March 6, Toronto) to recognize employers who are leaders in making their workplaces great for women. The Women’s...
CBSA Hosting Additional CARM Transporter Registration Webinars and Podcasts
(TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2025) -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Engagement team has added new webinar dates for carriers and freight forwarders on CARM Client Portal registration and how to enrol in the CBSA...
2024 Impact Report highlights results of THRC programs and initiatives
from Trucking HR CanadaOTTAWA, 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.The organization’s 2024 Impact Report shows how THRC...
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