Category: Trucking Workforce
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Driving Efficiency: Women at GreatWest Kenworth
This week’s blog from GreatWest Kenworth is a dive into the day in the life of Krista, one of their parts technicians in Red Deer, Alberta. Read more about this Jill of all trades’ typical day.
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Strive to Drive
Over the course of history, little girls and the transportation industry have not typically co-existed. This week’s blog from Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker and Better Together Group discusses coming to the Trucking Industry and how we can strive to bring the next generation of girls into the trucking industry.
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Empowering Women in Trucking: Stories from CHET Grads
This week’s blog post is all about empowering women in trucking. Read through stories from CHET graduates to see these women have made their mark in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Teething on Transportation: Bridging the Gap Between Stereotypes and Reality
From an outsider’s perspective, the transportation industry can appear intimidating. But, from the inside, the industry holds a world of dedication, hard work, and passion. This week’s blog post explores bridging the gap between stereotypes and reality with Hannah MacDonald from Better Together Group of Companies.
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Canada’s Trucking Industry Needs Thousands of Drivers
Canada’s trucking industry is looking for new immigrants to fill truck-driving jobs. This week’s blog post from New Canadian Media talks about the need to bring in these new drivers to fill countless vacancies.
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Hourly Pay versus By-the-Mile: Which One is Safer?
Does the way you pay your drivers affect safety? This week’s blog from CarriersEdge features one of their Roamin’ With Rick travel series articles that discusses whether it is safer to pay hourly, or by-the-mile.
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Creating a Resilient Company Culture: Navigating Change and Thriving Amidst Challenges
In an era marked by immense volatility and complexity, you may find yourself asking how your organization can emerge stronger from the trials of the recent years. This week’s blog from Margaret Graziano details how you can create a resilient company culture and thrive.
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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.
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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.
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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.
