Trucking HR Canada\u2019s third annual Top Fleet Employers program shined the spotlight on 39 of the best workplaces in the country at their gala awards dinner this Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Held at the Palais Royale in Toronto, several new awards were presented in front of a sold out crowd.\u00a0 New awards included top private, small, medium, and large fleets.\u00a0 And, in recognition of the important role human resource professionals play in the day-to-day management of successful fleets, the HR Leader of the Leader. All 2016 Top Fleet Employer honourees are recognized for having workplaces that embrace the best practices in human resources, and were presented with certificates.<\/p>\n
Awards were presented to:<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top Private Fleet:\u00a0 Home Hardware Stores Ltd.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top Small Fleet:\u00a0 Triton Transport<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top Medium Fleet:\u00a0 Linamar Transportation<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top Large Fleet:\u00a0 Westcan Bulk Transport<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HR Leader of the Year:\u00a0 Ken Cross, CHRL\u2014SLH Transport Inc.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrucking HR Canada is proud to honour and celebrate these fleets that continue to exemplify leadership in human resources,\u201d Says Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. \u201cWe commend our Top award recipients for going above and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n
Splinter congratulated Ken Cross as the inaugural HR Leader of the year award, which had several nominations.<\/p>\n
Trucking HR Canada also released its popular \u201cDrive to Excellence\u201d annual report, which offers practical examples and tips that all employers in the industry can learn from. They cover ever-improving health and wellness programs that include a focus on mental health; several initiatives focused on the recruitment and retention of women, youth, and Indigenous peoples; a focus on effective communication and respect; and flexible work arrangements that support the retention of mature drivers.\u00a0 The report will be included in the November issue of Today\u2019s Trucking and available online November 1.<\/p>\n
Trucking HR Canada\u2019s Top Fleet Employers Program is open to any Canadian fleet, and recognizes fleets that meet Trucking HR Canada\u2019s standards of excellence in human resources for the trucking industry. The Top Fleet Employers Program has grown over the past three years, with a growing number of fleets applying.<\/p>\n
Trucking HR Canada encourages carriers to apply and join other fleets that shine a positive light on the trucking industry, and help showcase this industry as a great place to work.<\/p>\n
Applications for 2017 will open November 1, 2016.<\/p>\n