Exploring Trucking Careers with Hammad Hassan | Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, we’re joined by Hammad Hassan from the Toronto Business Development Centre. Hammad discusses the ‘Explore Trucking as a Career’ program, a fast-track initiative designed to support Ontario’s economy by addressing the truck driver shortage. He explains the eligibility criteria, funding details, and the program’s impact on both large and small trucking companies. We also learn about TBDC’s efforts to educate new entrants in the trucking industry and their collaboration with community organizations to increase awareness and solve the driver shortage problem. Tune in to find out how this program is making a difference and how employers and potential drivers can get involved.
Hammad Hassan
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:39 Overview of Toronto Business Development Centre
01:46 Explore Trucking as a Career Program
05:09 Eligibility Criteria for the Program
08:30 Employer Collaboration and Funding
13:43 Addressing the Driver Shortage
15:01 Educational Initiatives and Community Outreach
28:52 Conclusion and Contact Information
John Farquhar
Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca
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Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com
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