Canada Cartage Selected as Top Fleet Employer for Fifth Straight Year

Toronto, ON – Trucking HR Canada has announced that Canada Cartage has been selected as one of the country’s Top Fleet Employers. The award honours the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Canada Cartage has also been recognized as an Employer of Distinction, having successfully been recognized five years in a row as a Top Fleet Employer.

Fleets of every size were rated on topics including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruitment and retention. The award was evaluated based on a comprehensive application process, driver and staff surveys, and follow-up interviews.

“At a time when the trucking industry is being showcased nationally for its essential role on the front lines of Covid-19, we commend these fleets who are on the front lines of showcasing the great workplaces we offer” said CEO Angela Splinter. “We look forward to honoring and celebrating them post Covid-19”.

Jeff Lindsay, President and CEO of Canada Cartage, commented that “we are pleased and proud to receive the Top Fleet Employer award. This recognition supports our continued commitment to build and maintain the best work environment we possibly can.”

Rhonda Leason, Vice President, Human Resources added, “We are extremely honored to receive this recognition as an Employer of Distinction in the Trucking Industry. In order to build a rewarding employee experience, you need to understand what matters most to your employees. This award is a testament to the tireless efforts of our employees nationally who are driven by a shared passion to be the best in our industry.”

The Top Fleet Employers’ selection criteria reflects Canadian human resources issues, trends and working environments, and has been validated by a panel of trucking industry experts and a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL). It also echoes Trucking HR Canada’s standards of excellence and considers every position in a fleet.