The following interview was conducted with Dr. Alyssa Grocutt following her presentation at the PMTC Western Canada Conference, where she discussed the broader impacts of workplace incidents on families and communities.
What drew you to study the broader impact of workplace incidents?
My interest in workplace safety, and specifically secondary victims of safety incidents, stems from my dad’s death in 2008 when I was 11 years old. He died in a workplace safety incident working in the Alberta Oil Sands as a heavy-duty mechanic. That experience sparked my interest in researching safety and trying to make a difference in the workplace.
Director, Driver Programs – Women Building Futures
The following interview was conducted with Chris Nash following his contribution to a panel at the PMTC Western Canada Conference.
Can you tell us a bit about your role with Women Building Futures and the kind of programs and support your organization provides to help women enter and thrive in industries like transportation and trucking?
At Women Building Futures (WBF), our mission is to remove barriers for women and gender-diverse individuals by providing free training and comprehensive wraparound supports. These programs prepare participants to enter industries such as transportation and the trades – fields where women have historically been underrepresented.
Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada
Trucking HR Canada gathered three TFE private fleets recently to take an inside look at their approaches and practices that help drive their performance as Top Fleet Employers.
In this session, presented in partnership with the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), leaders from Canada Cartage, Home Hardware, and Ryder provided key insights into how their companies tackle retention, leadership development, culture, and inclusion – and what other fleets can learn.
Private fleets may have an easier time finding and keeping drivers than for-hire fleets.
Winter conditions in Canada and the United States bring with them unpredictable snow, ice, and extreme cold and can pose significant risks to trucking operations in the form of reduced visibility, slippery roads, and vehicle breakdowns.
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