Beware of greenwashing trucking operations

Many customers are asking trucking companies about plans to make operations greener, and in some cases even introducing contractual mandates to achieve environmentally friendly objectives within a certain amount of…

6 reasons to divide carrier and brokerage operations

When expanding a transportation services business, you may want to incorporate a new legal entity to carry on these new operations, rather than having your brokerage and carrier divisions set…

Understand legal, insurance risks of electric vehicle chargers

Charging equipment is often part of a one-stop shopping experience for electric vehicles. However, there are some risks associated with installing and using such chargers – particularly if the unit…

10 things to know about privacy law proposals

Trucking companies that deliver directly to consumers receive personal information (e.g. names, addresses, and telephone numbers) on a regular basis. And companies with private fleets collect such details to facilitate…

The case for a motor carrier safety plan

A trucking company is responsible for a number of things connected to operating commercial motor vehicles: driver conduct, vehicle mechanical safety condition, load security and the shipment of goods, and…

Balancing privacy and driver-facing dash cams

While outward-facing dash cameras are becoming more common, trucking companies are increasingly asking the question of whether they can use driver-facing dash cams to monitor their drivers, and if so,…

How to avoid the pitfalls when buying a trucking business

The process for buying a trucking company is not identical to the purchase and sale of other types of companies. There are different considerations to be mindful of, and…

Opinion: 8 trends in Canadian carrier contracts

A decision to agree to shipper-friendly terms will come down to factors such as whether the terms will fit a carrier’s business model, the customer’s importance, and the risk a carrier is willing to assume. But a growing number of shippers are also looking to introduce more terms in their favor.

Opinion: Proposed rules could change markings on dangerous goods

Transport Canada has proposed a series of amendments to existing Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR), as it looks to align with the 20th edition of the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The end results will likely affect classification information, shipping names, and other special provisions, and better align with U.S. regulations when it comes to the safety marks on dangerous goods.

Protect livestock loads from ‘undue suffering’

The need to care for cargo takes on a special meaning when transporting livestock, especially when it comes to avoiding undue suffering. Many of the related obligations were established through…

New food safety rules can extend to carriers

Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Act and its regulations will officially become law on Jan. 15, 2019. And while it won’t apply outright to most carriers who transport food, some operations might still face new requirements.

Rights Defined: Shareholder agreements will protect your interests

Are you one of two or more shareholders in a trucking company? Have you thought about your rights if your partner decides to sell shares to someone you don’t want…