MISSISSAUGA, February 20, 2025 –The Trucking Network and TruckRight are excited to announce the inaugural “Recruiting Professional of the Year 2025” award, celebrating outstanding achievement in driver recruitment and retention in Canada’s trucking industry. The award will be presented at the upcoming Workforce Solutions: Recruiting & Retention Lunch N Learn on February 26, 2025 at the Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel. 

Sponsored by TruckRight, this new accolade aims to recognize recruiters who have demonstrated exceptional skills in attracting and retaining top talent in the trucking sector. This year’s finalists are:

Charmaine Kapasky – Driver Recruitment & Retention Manager at Caravan Group of Companies
Jen Knight – Director, Talent Acquisition at Canada Cartage
Greta Krasteva – Recruiting Manager at Kriska Transportation Group

Dirk Kupar, cofounder and president of TruckRight, expressed his excitement for the new award: “As longtime drivers and recruiters of drivers, we understand the critical role that skilled recruiting professionals play in the success of trucking companies and the safety of our roads. We’re incredibly proud to support this new award, which highlights the importance of innovative recruitment approaches in the industry we love. It’s long overdue. And the finalists all exemplify recruiting excellence in our industry.”

Naveen Nav, Editor and Director of Sales & Marketing for The Trucking Network, adds: “We’re truly honoured to partner with TruckRight to present the 2025 Recruiting Professional of the Year Award, which highlights the importance of innovative recruitment and retention strategies in the trucking industry, and three people who bring them to life every day.”

The “Recruiting Professional of the Year” award will be judged based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including:

• Truck drivers successfully recruited and retained over the past year
• Proven track record of driver retention rates and safety records
• Implementation of innovative recruitment strategies and methods
• Successful use of diverse recruitment channels and tools
• Reputation for creating a positive candidate experience
• Contribution to a positive and collaborative work culture
• Efforts to include women and younger drivers in driver hiring
• Strong understanding of the trucking industry, regulations, market trends, and driver needs
• Success in building positive relationships with industry partners 
• Demonstrated participation in industry associations and events

The winner will be announced at the Workforce Solutions event, showcasing their achievements to industry peers and setting the standard for recruitment excellence in Canadian trucking. The one-day symposium will also feature expert-led discussions and panels to support HR professionals in the transportation industry. 

For more information, please visit the Workforce Solutions: Recruiting & Retention Lunch N Learn website.

About The Trucking Network
The Trucking Network brings the trucking industry together to meet hiring needs, collaborate, and learn industry insights from experts both online and in person.

About TruckRight
TruckRight is the leading provider of recruiting, retention and compliance software for fleets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Belleville, Ontario, TruckRight is proudly made in Canada.