Recruiting the Future: Inside the 2026 TransRep Symposium
The transportation industry's top recruiters, fleet leaders, and industry professionals came together in Burlington, Ontario for the 2026 TransRep Recruiting & Retention Symposium — and this episode breaks down the biggest highlights from the event. From powerful leadership presentations and recruiting strategies to retention trends shaping the future of trucking, we recap the key takeaways that matter most to fleets and drivers alike.
We also spotlight the exciting Recruiter of the Year Awards, recognize industry excellence, and share insights from the speakers and conversations that had attendees talking. Whether you're a fleet owner, recruiter, driver manager, or industry supporter, this episode delivers valuable lessons on leadership, professionalism, culture, and building stronger transportation teams in 2026.
Tune in for event highlights, industry insights, and the people helping move trucking forward from the TransRep Symposium in Burlington, Ontario.
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At Bison – They Put Safety First!
Bison's "Right to Decide" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy.
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Keep Your Workplace Safe With DriverCheck
DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol, cognitive, and workplace testing helping employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca
Stop in Comfort and Efficiently With Harnois Énergies
Harnois Énergies is expanding its network into Ontario with the upcoming opening of a high-capacity truck stop—the largest in its network to date. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, at Exit 230 on Highway 401, this site will undergo two modernization phases throughout 2026. It will offer truck drivers and travelers a full range of amenities, including diesel and propane fueling, quick-service dining, showers, a large parking area for heavy trucks, RV refill stations, and two convenience stores designed to maximize comfort and efficiency during stops. To complement these services, the site will also host a partner specializing in heavy truck mechanical repairs.
If you don't already have your Esso Truck Stop card, visit HarnoisEnergies.com or call 1-800-363-2712. Serving you since 1958—Harnois Énergies
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The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer trucking career tips. Learn about the trucking benefits and salaries as a professional truck driver through interviews and tips related to the North American Trucking Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a Canadian based trucking podcast focused on trucking in Ontario, Canada.
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