Informed drivers take bite out of cargo crime: Driver’s Education November 1, 2021 A truck driver’s day is fraught with stuff to worry about. Cargo theft probably isn’t near the top of the list. Most drivers are aware that loads get swiped all…
Business Management The importance of a strong finishing program November 25, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers that hire entry-level drivers need to provide additional training, document it, and continue monitoring their performance after putting them on the road. Companies that don’t employ…
Transportation ‘Hard market’ continues to drive truck insurance costs higher October 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trucking industry continues to face rising insurance costs as global insurers back away from the business segment – and cross-border carriers may face some of the…
Business Management Battle rising insurance costs with data and safety cultures September 11, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Insurance premiums continue to push higher, driven up by everything from massive legal verdicts to the increasing price of collision repairs, but there are still things fleets…
Transportation Fleet Safety Council conference shifts to Oct. 2 webinar July 9, 2020 ETOBICOKE, Ont. – Ontario’s Fleet Safety Council has opened registration for its 29th annual education conference, and this year the event will come in the form of a webinar. The…
Business Management Sound bites of 2019 December 31, 2019 “If I had a dollar for every time I heard ‘truck driver shortage’, I wouldn’t be here today.” – Kristen Monaco, associate commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, who doesn’t believe there is a driver shortage in the trucking industry.
Transportation Expert calls for team effort to fight cargo theft September 3, 2019 Garry Robertson TORONTO, Ont. – An insurance claims investigations expert is calling for a coordinated effort by all stakeholders to stamp out the rising cargo theft bleeding the Canadian…
Business Management How technology is helping insurers defend truckers October 14, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Implementing technologies such as electronic logging devices (ELDs) can help insurance companies defend trucking companies when an incident occurs. That was the message from Peter Aumonier, senior…
Transportation Rookie visualizes his way to winning grand champion title June 18, 2014 Derek Sumsion approached the Central Ontario Truck Driving Championships as just another day on the job.
Transportation Awards presented to Central Ontario Truck Driving Championships Regional winners June 15, 2014 Tie breakers and a rookie champ were just some of highlights of the wrap up to the regional rodeo.
Regulations CSA 2010 offers tools to improve safety, profitability May 1, 2010 The fear mongers appear to be hard at work. As the US prepares to introduce a new safety rating system under CSA 2010, fleets and drivers are being rocked by false rumours that suggest they will be de...
Transportation Markel trainer, truck featured in Discovery Channel reality show April 16, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. -- Markel Insurance Company of Canada will be featured in a forthcoming episode of the Discovery...
Transportation Due diligence begins with the driver application form April 1, 2010 Economic conditions seem to influence hiring practices in more ways than one. Business volumes will always dictate whether a driver's seat needs to be filled, and due diligence should not take a back ...
Transportation Due diligence begins with the application form April 1, 2010 Economic conditions seem to influence hiring practices in more ways than one. Business volumes will always dictate whether a driver's seat needs to be filled, and due diligence should not take a back ...
Transportation Simple Security Measures Can Deter Cargo Thieves March 1, 2010 When it comes to cargo theft, thieves know what they want. Shipments of electronics and liquor have always been popular targets because the goods are easy to sell, and thefts of copper and aluminum in...
