Ontario Companies Recapture 2008 OTR/SelecTrucks of Canada Canadian Retention Awards

Two respected Canadian carriers captured the 2008 OTR/SelecTrucks of Canada Canadian Retention Awards at the 6th Annual Canadian Recruiting and Retention Conference. Liberty Linehaul Inc. of  Ayr, Ontario won in the Fewer than 100 Power Units category.  In presenting the award, SelecTrucks of Canada Manager Nevio Turchet pointed to the company’s commitment to maintaining their strict hiring criteria and commitment to home time and family as reasons behind the company’s retention success. Liberty Linehaul President Brian Taylor and Human Resources Manager Theresa Barclay accepted the award on behalf of the company.

The award in the 100 Power Units or More Category was presented to the Erb Group of Companies of New Hamburg, Ontario. Dave Dietrich accepted the award on behalf of the Erb Group. This is the second time the company has been bestowed with this award. Erb also won this award in 2005.

The OTR/SelecTrucks of Canada Canadian Retention Awards are presented annually in two categories: 100 Power Units or More and Fewer than 100 Power Units.  These awards recognize the carriers who best demonstrate overall, the lowest driver turnover rate, most improved driver turnover rate, and the best effort to improve driver retention over a number of years. Submissions are judged by an independent panel of industry experts.