Behind Incorporation: When load brokers face personal liability for freight charges

It is an ongoing problem that carriers face bankrupt load brokers who have been paid by their shipper clients but who have failed to pay the carrier.  After deregulation, Section…

6 questions to ask about your truck insurance

It is true that insurance costs money and that it’s a tough insurance market out there, but it is still important to know what insurance coverage you have, what you…

Know the legal implications of distracted driving

In honor of the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems like a good idea to bring another update on the seemingly endless attempts to avoid convictions.

Little ‘wiggle room’ in distracted driving laws

Distracted driving laws have emerged in several jurisdictions to discourage people from using handheld cellphones when behind the wheel – and this can include disabled devices or devices that are…

Prepare to respond to accident and cargo claims

Accidents can happen and cargo claims are likely inevitable, but what can your company and drivers do after an incident? Depending on the extent of the collision, a rapid response…

Classify truck drivers properly, or face the consequences

Some trucking companies use a business model that has come to be known as “Driver Inc.” to classify their truck drivers as “independent contractors” when they are actually employees. By…

‘Disabled’ cellphones no defence against distracted driving charges

Distracted driving is now under more scrutiny than ever. A recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal has confirmed that holding a cellphone while driving is an offence…

14 things to know about cannabis and trucking

Canada has legalized recreational cannabis, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding the drug’s use within the context of trucking. Here are 14 key takeaways you should know.