Apr 4, 2023
East West Express driver Emile De Petigny hangs up the wheel after 50-year career Growing up on a Saskatchewan farm, Emile De Petigny’s first experience driving truck was helping his dad in the field, picking up bales with a five-tonne truck. “Well, Dad would put it...
Mar 30, 2023
Meet Kurt Baylock. He’s an energetic, loyal individual who would bring years of in-depth knowledge of safe practices and safety guidelines to his next job. With an ability to form positive relationships with clients and coworkers, Kurt is excited for his next...
Mar 28, 2023
OTTAWA, ON (March 27, 2023) – Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announces a new project, funded by the Government of Alberta, that will support Alberta employers with recruitment and retention efforts. THRC has partnered with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to...
Mar 28, 2023
Rob Dombowsky, AMTA Industry Advisor Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) would like to introduce the Student Work Placement (SWP) subsidy to Alberta-based employers. This subsidy is targeted at both traditional trucking companies and those in other industries...
Mar 23, 2023
On April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase to $16.65 from $15.55 per hour in 2022, an increase of a $1.10 or 7.1%.[1] The federal minimum wage, which came into force on December 29, 2021, is adjusted automatically on April 1 of every year, based on the...
Mar 9, 2023
Mississauga, ON (March 8, 2023) Trucking HR Canada’s preliminary research findings released today reveal the trucking and logistics sector has more work to do when it comes to attracting more women to the workplace. The first phase of a three-part research initiative...
Mar 7, 2023
Meet Dan D’Haene. Dan is a knowledgeable equipment operator with over 20 years of experience in the construction and manufacturing fields. He is proficient in operating heavy trucks and overhead cranes. Dan also has a solid understanding of automotive component...
Mar 2, 2023
Meet Lynn Bates. Lynn has a great attitude and over 35 years of trucking and transportation experience. He also has extensive knowledge of the industry and the highway network across Canada, Alaska and the Territories. Lynn has become a teacher and mentor, assisting...
