THRC_2024_ImpactReport

Impact Report

At-A-Glance

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Photography Thank you to the employers and employees who participated in our curated photo library project this year.

It is an honour and privilege to capture images of the people and workplaces of Canada’s trucking and logistics sector.

What’s inside 6 Advancing innovative workforce solutions 10 Talent pipeline 14 Driver training 16 Career ExpressWay 18 Building a workforce for the future 20 Top Fleet Employers 22 Employer resources

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Trucking HR Canada is a non-profit, national workforce development council and the most trusted source of labour market intelligence and HR resources for Canada’s trucking and logistics sector.

We work to ensure our sector has the skilled and sustainable workforce needed to support Canada’s supply chain competitiveness. We lead collaboration with a dynamic network of industry associations, employers, various levels of government, and think tanks to identify opportunities and develop solutions.

Trucking and logistics is the backbone of Canada’s economy.

59.5%

Transport Truck $418, 848

17.1%

Rail $120,390

13.1%

Other $92,227

4.5%

Marine $31,813

5.7%

Air $40,235

Trucking is the dominant way freight moves in Canada and drives our economy and supply chain. From 2016 to 2020, transport trucks moved nearly $420 million in Canada/US trade goods. The estimated GDP for core trucking and logistics in 2023 was $48.4 billion.

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Leadership Team

Angela Splinter CEO

Craig Faucette Chief Program Officer

Rebecka Freels Director of Communications and Marketing

Anthonia Ani Director of Administration

Board of Directors

Jason Libralesso (Chair) Director of Transportation, Home Hardware Stores Limited, ON Angelique Magi (Vice Chair) Vice President - Head of Insurance, Element Fleet Management, ON John Foss Vice President of National Accounts, Trailcon Leasing Inc. , ON Sherry Mossman Chief Operating Officer, Northern Resource Trucking, SK Stacey Miller Vice President HR, RST Sunbury Transport, NB Heather Mewhinney Director HR, Kriska Transportation Group, ON Judy Ostiguy Vice President, Human Resources, C.A.T. Inc., PQ Geoff Topping Vice President of People & Culture, Challenger, ON

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Advancing innovative workforce solutions

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THRC drives forward-thinking HR strategies to address the trucking and logistics sector’s pressing labour force needs.

THRC’s expert team serves as thought leaders, actively engaging with governments, think tanks, business groups, and industry stakeholders nationwide.

In 2024, THRC delivered presentations to hundreds of individuals and stakeholder audiences, including more than 200 high-level government officials.

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Collaborating with government ministries, business leaders, employers

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Discussing sector issues with the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transportation.

The THRC leadership team collaborates with provincial trucking association members across Canada and national industry groups, including the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Private Motor Truck Council, to address workforce challenges and seize opportunities for the trucking and logistics sector.

↓ ( Below) Right Honourable Stephen Harper with THRC CEO Angela Splinter. THRC is the voice of trucking and logistics on the C.D. Howe Institute’s Human Capital Policy Council and Supply Chain Working Group.

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Craig Faucette, Chief Programs Officer addresses the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) in Calgary. CCMTA is made up of Canada’s 14 provincial, territorial, and federal governments responsible for transportation and highway safety.

THRC leads collaboration and fosters industry dialogue. Craig Faucette, Chief Programs Officer at the Alberta Motor Transportation Association meeting in Grande Prairie.

CEO Angela Splinter leads a panel discussion at the CITT Conference in Halifax.

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egular engagement with industry R stakeholders ensures THRC has the pulse of the sector. Rebecka Freels, Director of Communications and Marketing, visited various locations across the country this summer meeting with industry.

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development (far right), met with CEO Angela Splinter (front row, third from left) and other CEOs of Canada’s key workforce development councils to address labour force issues. Representing the trucking and logistics sector, THRC proudly contributes to these critical discussions.

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Driving a strong labour pipeline

to keep Canada’s economy rolling Trucking HR Canada is the most trusted source for labour market insights in trucking and logistics. Our Chief Economist and expert team analyze customized data from Statistics Canada sources and results of THRC employer surveys to help businesses, policymakers, educators, and job seekers make informed decisions.

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THRC’s milestone report: industry labour force pulse check and a look ahead to 2030 THRC looked at the current state of Canada’s trucking and logistics sector and the challenges anticipated for the future in a milestone labour market outlook report that revealed critical insights shaping Canada’s trucking and logistics sector through 2030.

Key findings: → Women in trucking: A 27% increase in women joining the sector (2016–2021) → Youth: Youth representation behind the wheel and in logistics roles nearly doubled (2016-2021) → Job vacancies: Over 40,400 unfilled roles anticipated by 2030 → Emerging challenges: Rising costs now surpass driver shortages as the top concern, with non-driving roles increasingly hard to fill and train for

THRC provides key workforce briefings to federal ministers and senior officials In 2024, THRC delivered briefings to federal ministers and senior officials across key departments, including: → Department of Finance Canada → Employment and Social Development Canada ↓ Angela Splinter reviews the findings of THRC’s milestone labour market report and workforce support programs with Chief of Staff to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

→ Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada → Privy Council Office → Transport Canada → Treasury Board of Canada

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In the news: THRC labour market report captures national headlines The release of THRC’s milestone report on labour challenges and opportunities garnered significant national attention, putting THRC in the headlines for several days across the country.

THRC’s Driving Progress labour market received 86,000 reads in The Hill Times, a news source for senior political/departmental leaders and staff, thought leaders, media, and business leaders.

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CTV News Costs not driver shortage biggest wrench in gears of trucking firms

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CBC News More Canadian women pursuing career in truck driving: industry group

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New tools to

develop safe, well-trained drivers Skill recognition for truck drivers is a growing priority in trucking and logistics.

While many employers already offer onboarding and finishing programs for newly licensed drivers, they also have access to standardized training resources developed by THRC in collaboration with industry leaders.

Released in 2024, this suite of tools supports employers in training and assessing commercial truck operators while enhancing the capabilities of instructors, coaches, and mentors to deliver consistent, high-quality driver training nationwide.

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Insurance Bureau of Canada’s Commercial Trucking working group was proud to be part of the National Occupational Standard team that pulled the toolkit together. These new resources are a key part of supporting improved driver training across the country.

— Insurance Bureau of Canada

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Impacts 16 tools and resources member industry 35 working group 3,500+

unique visits to the downloads page

THRC collaborated with key industry organizations from across Canada: AIG Insurance Company of Canada Alberta Motor Transport Association Armour Transportation Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. Association du Camionnage du Québec Bison Transport Inc. C.A.T Inc. Centre de Formation du Transport Routier de Saint-Jérôme (CFTR) Challenger CIFFA Eassons Transport Ltd. Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Laidlaw Carriers van KAG (Kenan Advantage group, Inc.) Kriska Holdings Ltd. KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. Manitoba Trucking Association Northbridge Insurance Northern Resource Trucking Old Republic Insurance Canada Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Saskatchewan Trucking Association South Country Co-op Limited Steve’s Livestock Transport Tandet

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Career ExpressWay THRC’s Career ExpressWay program supports employers with recruitment efforts, helping them take advantage of industry-specific financial incentives while connecting them with career seekers looking for driving and nondriving roles.

NEW JOB ENTRANTS

Together, we are making an impact.

THRC’s Career ExpressWay program is training new drivers and attracting highly skilled workers to a range of roles.

The proof is in the numbers

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73% Male

27% Female

60%

Under the age of 30

*Numbers include data from Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), and Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funded projects.

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TOTAL EMPLOYERS

23% medium-sized

66% small

11% large

100-499 employees

0-99 employees

500+ employees

CAREER SEEKERS

BY PROVINCE

5 2 573

943 178

652 2,706

531

15

243

21 241

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Building a workforce for the future

Young people are choosing to build careers in trucking and logistics 10% of trucking and logistics workers were under the age of 25 in 2021.

That means the sector employed

234,185 more youth than it did in 2016.

In just five years, the number of drivers under the age of 25 almost doubled

218,690

— accounting for younger drivers behind the wheel.

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Empowering women to thrive in transportation Our sector is still one of the largest maledominated industries in Canada, but the needle is moving. The research underscored the need for continued efforts. THRC offers a growing suite of free tools and resources to help employers attract, recruit, and retain women, support their career choices, and enhance the industry’s appeal.

27% ↑

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Women employed in trucking and logistics increased by 27% in 2021 over 2016. Overall, 26,235 more women have joined our industry in that time.

More than 300 attendees at the annual Women with Drive Leadership summit.

89% of surveyed women said they’d recommend the industry, with most finding their roles meet or exceed expectations.

The annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit brings together leaders and changemakers — men and women — dedicated to increasing the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector.

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Top Fleet Employers by the numbers:

104

57,000+

Industries

FLEETS RECOGNIZED

DRIVERS EMPLOYED

SERVED

up from 93 in 2023

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, MINING, OIL AND GAS, CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING, FOOD, RETAIL

The TFE program continues to raise awareness of exemplary HR practices, setting the benchmark for success in the trucking and logistics sector.

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Employer resources HR resources Trucking and logistics employers look to THRC for resources and tools to support and enhance their HR practices. Our resources are available as free downloads from our website: → Guides, frameworks, and checklists for training, assessing, and mentoring drivers and driver trainers → HR policy assessment tool and customized recommendations → Management and leadership training and support → Professional development and networking opportunities and events

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2024 Webinar Topics → Attracting untapped labour sources → Attracting women to trucking and logistics → Driver training resources → Federal compliance → Labour market information → Leadership development

Compliance resources THRC is recognized as Canada’s leading source of resources, tools, and education to support federally regulated employers in meeting evolving regulatory requirements. → Policy templates to help employers get started or assess current efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion; accessibility; accommodation; total rewards; leave; flexible workplaces; wellness; and more → Webinars that offer clear and meaningful guidance — most in one hour

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