Frequently Asked Questions About the CTHRC
 

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Accreditation

- What are the benefits of being an accredited institution?

- What are the advantages of using the EYW program at your school?

Careers in the Industry

- Is there opportunity for advancement if I become a professional driver?

- What types of careers are there in the allied trades?

- What type of education is helpful when thinking of a career in the trucking industry?

- What do I need to know about being a professional truck driver?

- Is there a career path if I become a professional driver?

- What different types of opportunities are available in the trucking industry?

- What types of skills are important to have when working in the trucking industry?

Industry Information

- What are the main differences between the private and the for-hire sectors of the trucking
  industry?

- What are the allied trades?

- What resources can the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) provide to me?

Insurance

- How can I make sure my drivers are insurable?

- Can training help lower my insurance rates?

Recruitment

- Why is recruitment important in the trucking industry?

- What do you look for in a new employee?

TOWES

- What are the benefits of being assessed using the TOWES test?

Training

- Is training an important part of working in the trucking industry?

- Is there a link between safety and training?

- Why is it important to have well-trained individuals at my company?

- Should I continue to train my employees during tough economic times?

Turnover and Retention

- What can be done to reduce turnover in my company?

- How can I minimize my turnover rates?

- What are some of the Human Resource challenges for the allied trades?

- How can I manage driver turnover?

- What are some best practices when it comes to managing driver turnover?

- What are the impacts of driver turnover on my company?

- What are some strategies I can implement to improve driver retention?

- Why is it important to minimize driver turnover?

- What are some strategies I can implement to minimize driver turnover?