Business Management Fleets filling seats with flexible work for truck drivers July 4, 2022 A bird in the hand is said to be worth two in the bush, but two birds in a bush might be even more valuable if you can get them…
Paid Business Management Keeping More of Your Income July 1, 2022 A Former 30 Year Owner/Operator Builds Financial Wealth with a Driver’s Perspective James Patterson As a former Owner/Operator with 3 decades of experience I have learned a few things –…
Business Management Shippers see improving conditions June 30, 2022 U.S. shippers saw business conditions improve in April to the best conditions since September 2020, according to industry analyst FTR. Its Shipper Conditions Index improved to a reading of -1.7…
Business Management Recession risks growing: ACT Research June 30, 2022 There’s about a 50/50 chance of a recession in the U.S., but truck makers will benefit from pent-up demand and trucking company profitability, ACT Research reports. “With the current head…
Business Management Languages of trucking go beyond English and French June 29, 2022 A mix of languages are being used by trucking and logistics employees in the workplace, and based on what we heard from industry employers this mix will continue to diversify.
Business Management 6 ways to lower driver turnover June 29, 2022 The trucking industry is notorious for having high driver turnover rates, often above 100%. However, those fleets that reduce driver turnover have enjoyed benefits such as improved safety records, reduced…
Business Management FMCSA banishes ELD to “revoked” list June 24, 2022 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added the ArionT ELD to its list of revoked devices. It appears to be the first device to be revoked by…
Business Management Volvo sees electric vehicles as opportunity to accelerate growth June 22, 2022 The higher value of electric trucks and machines will accelerate Volvo Group’s growth, the company said during its Capital Markets Day in Sweden June 22. The company said electric trucks…
Business Management Early years crucial in truck driver retention: Camo-route survey June 21, 2022 Quebec’s newest truck drivers are at the greatest risk of leaving the trucking industry in their first two years on the job — largely because of concerns about poor pay…
Business Management Video-based telematics keep digital eyes on the road June 20, 2022 Steve Lawn has a message for Parkland Corporation truck drivers as the fleet adopts its first video-based telematics systems. The cameras are not collecting data for a vengeful “Big Brother”,…
Business Management Recession risk growing: ACT Research June 20, 2022 Truck demand is likely to decrease in light of falling spot market rates and rising fuel costs, ACT Research reports. And the chance of a mild recession is increasing. “Russian…
Business Management Driver Inc. business model deprives workers of basic rights: O’Regan June 17, 2022 Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan took to the floor of the House of Commons this week, criticizing the Driver Inc. business model that sees truck drivers misclassified as independent contractors.
Business Management Don’t settle for harmful trucking practices June 17, 2022 “No – I will not settle!” This comment was delivered very forcefully to me during my Crazy Canuck Truckin Podcast by Adele Hills from Creston, B.C. At the time in…
Business Management Canada Cartage buys Mackie Moving Systems June 16, 2022 Canada Cartage announced Thursday that it has purchased Mackie Moving Systems in a move to expand its Final Mile delivery offerings. Mackie Transportation remains family-held and operated. Mackie Moving specializes…
Business Management Fastfrate takes majority stake in Challenger June 15, 2022 Fastfrate has purchased a majority stake in Challenger Motor Freight – Canada’s ninth-largest fleet according to the Today’s Trucking Top 100 rankings – creating what will…
