Tag: Trucking industry
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Professional Drivers Safety and Training
Once a driver passes their commercial truck test, they are allowed to get to work. This week’s blog from Amrit Aujla, Kee National Staffing Solutions, talks about professional drivers safety and training.
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ExpoCam 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Women in Trucking
The trucking industry has long been a cornerstone of economic growth and opportunity, and today, women are increasingly taking the wheel—literally and figuratively. For those passionate about transportation, technology, and the future of trucking, ExpoCam 2025 is the event of the year. Held in the heart of Montréal, at the Palais des Congres, this leading…
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Inside Language and Translation Support
This week’s blog is a conversation between Jane Jazrawy, Marie-France Dunn, and Kristen Hernandez about the importance of language and translation in the trucking industry for CarriersEdge’s “Inside Webinar Series.”
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The Geri Cox Allyship Excellence Award
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is pleased to announce the addition of the Geri Cox Allyship Excellence Award. This week’s blog gives details about the award, and Geri Cox herself.
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Truck Driving, Reimagined: Addressing Canada’s Driver Shortage Crisis
Canada is experiencing a major shortage of qualified truck drivers who are capable of transporting the goods that sustain our nation’s economy – a deficit that’s expected to increase by another 17% over the remainder of the decade. This week’s blog from Thierry Quagliata and Truck World discusses Canada’s driver shortage crisis.
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Going the Extra Mile
Everyday, there are individuals at work going the extra mile. This week’s blog from Mike Millian and The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada invites you all to join in with the PMTC Awards Program – a part of the PMTC 2024 Annual Conference – that recognizes excellence in the trucking community!
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Developing Effective Driver Training: Tips to Keep People Engage
A strong job training program is a must-have for a safe and productive workforce. This week’s blog from CarriersEdge covers how to develop effective driver training with tips to keep people engaged in the programs.
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Reducing Risk: How Trucking Companies Can Best Prevent Workplace Injuries
How ‘risky’ a trucking company is in the eyes of its insurance provider extends beyond claims involving collisions with other vehicles or property. This week’s blog from CarriersEdge discusses how trucking companies can best prevent workplace injuries beyond collision.
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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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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…
