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Developing Effective Driver Training: Tips to Keep People Engaged
A strong job training program is essential for a safe and productive workforce. This week’s blog from CarriersEdge poses a few tips to developing effective driver training and keeping people engaged.
Cargo Theft Trends and How You Can Avoid Vulnerability
Fraud continues to be a top concern in trucking, as cargo theft, scammers, and thieves are becoming savvier on how to exploit trucking technology. This week’s blog from Truckstop and Roanoke discusses supply chain cargo theft tactics and how you can protect your business.
CarriersEdge Releases Two New Courses on Mental Health and Personal Security for Truck Drivers
CarriersEdge continues to expand its library of training courses, and has released two new courses on mental health and personal security for truck drivers. This week’s blog discusses these two new courses and how important they are for driver well-being.
Financial Literacy Support for CHET
CHET students, trainers, and administrators are receiving full access to the Enriched Academy platform and resources through a new partnership. This week’s blog from CHET covers the Enriched Academy program offers, and how important financial literacy is.
GFL’s Brittany Loraas recognized in The Peak’s Emerging Leaders for 2023
Congratulations to GFL’s Brittany Loraas, GFL’s Director of HR and Liquid Operations, for being recognized as one of The Peak’s Emerging Leaders for 2023! This week’s blog post covers the announcement from GFL.
Government of Canada invests in skills training to address shortages in trucking industry
Earlier this year the Minister of Transport announced that the Government of Canada is investing up to $46.3 million to Trucking Human Resources Canada under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The organization’s Driving Economic Recovery project will provide training subsidies and wage subsidies to support the recruitment, training, and onboarding of up to 1,400 new truck drivers and 1,200 workers for other in-demand occupations within the trucking sector.
Concrete: A better living. A better life.
Meet Melissa De Caravalho, an incredibly determined woman who was told she couldn’t get her AZDS license, and went out and did it anyway. This week’s blog provided by @ConcreteCareers details who Melissa De Caravalho is, and why this incredible woman stepped up to the plate.
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada 2023 AWARDS SEASON OPENS
The 2023 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Awards Program is now open for entries! The deadline to enter is April 30, 2023. This week’s blog gives an overview of PMTC’s award program.
A Great Choice When it’s Time for a Change
Meet Kate Gibbons, 32 years in the armored car driving business. This week’s blog covers an interview between Kate and Concrete Ontario discussing her career change to the concrete industry.
Trucking is an Industry for Women with Drive!
On March 8, 2023, the nation celebrated International Women’s Day. When it comes to the trucking industry, men have traditionally dominated the workforce. However, a career in trucking is one that more and more women are considering. This week’s blog from Penner International showcases three different women who have made a career with the company and how the trucking industry is one for women with drive.