TransRep is excited to announce their 7th
National Recruiting and Retention Symposium
taking place on April 29 , 2026
8am — 4pm
at the Burlington Holiday Inn & Conference Centre
Our Keynote Speaker
Tim Arnold
Leadership Development and Teambuilding Expert
For over two decades, Tim Arnold has helped leaders better navigate and manage complexity, increase resilience, and deliver results, with past clients including United Nations, World Vision, UPS, Allstate Insurance, and Stanford Medicine. His tactical and actionable keynotes equip audiences with powerful tools that help them understand and breakthrough chronic issues and leverage healthy tension in their efforts to pursue both profit and purpose. Having launched and sold a successful for-profit business, pioneered a social enterprise, and led a homeless shelter, Arnold leverages real-world experience to guide organizations. From Fortune 500 CEOs to Nobel laureates, he’s shaped the thinking of leading minds in business and beyond with his keynotes and workshops being more than just events — they’re transformative experiences. His specialty is helping professionals harness the power of “and” thinking in what’s becoming an increasingly “either/or” world. Arnold is the author of four bestselling books: Lead with AND: The Secret to Resilience and Results in a Polarized World; The Power of Healthy Tension: Overcoming Chronic Issues and Conflicting Values; Next-Level Teamwork: The Five Tensions to Manage for High Performance Teams; and his latest, Leading Change: The 5 Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation.
Our Sponsors
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Recruiter of the Year Sponsor
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Dedicated to Industry Award
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With an expected audience of over 175 Recruiters/Human Resources from transportation companies don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your company, products and services.
Why Attend?
Key issues affecting the transportation industry always revolve around Recruitment, Retention and Human Resources. People in the transportation industry deserve to have educational opportunities to be the best and to have access to continued education and resources to grow within their sector. Those attending the full day will receive a Certificate.
Join us the night before the Symposium for a Networking evening.
What Industry Leaders are saying...
Michael Zelek
The connections that I have formed over the years at the NRRS have been some of the most meaningful of my career. Bring a pen with lots of ink, as you will want to take lots of notes. The topics and presentations are not overdone or repetitive. They are engaging, entertaining and educational and well worth the price of admission. This is the best way to stay not only up to date but ahead of the crowd when it comes to recruiting and retention tactics and trends.
Mike Millian
The NRRS is one of the best values for spend. The educational value and networking opportunities are top notch. You will not go away disappointed.
Glenn Caldwell
I highly recommend attending the National Recruiting and Retention Symposium brought to you by TransRep. Not only is it beneficial for recruiters to gain valuable insights and strategies, but it’s also essential for presidents and owners to attend. This conference provides a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, learn about the latest trends, and develop effective retention techniques. By sending both recruiters and top-level executives, your organization can align its recruitment goals with broader business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and successful approach to talent acquisition and retention.
Lisa Arseneau
As a supporter of NRRS, and a recipient of the many benefits of attending this Symposium, I can honestly say that I am hard pressed to find any other organization that is comparable. I applaud NRRS’ commitment to the trucking industry and their unwavering and constant passion they contribute, year after year.
Got Questions? Give us a call at 1-800-771-8171
National Recruiter of the Year
Every year the NRRS recognizes one of the many hard-working recruiters in the industry with the National Recruiter of the Year Award.
Do you know a recruiter that inspires others? Brings out the best in their team.
Sponsored by
"This Spring I had the honour of being recognized as Recruiter of the Year at the National Recruitment and Retention Symposium through TransRep. This award means so much to me as it is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion I pour into every aspect of my role. I have had the privilege of working with incredibly talented individuals on my team, as my peers, and as my role models within Contrans, so I am proud to represent them with this award.”