Business Management Look in the mirror October 1, 2011 For owner/operators and fleet executives finally starting to raise their heads above water, the latest news that we could be heading right back into recession, or at least a period of very slow growth, is hard to stomach.
Business Management Three decisions to make when you shop for a truck October 1, 2011 Shopping for a truck involves three separate decisions. There's the vehicle itself, the money to pay for it, and the taxes. Like legs on a stool, all three need to bear weight if that truck is going to help you make a good living.
Business Management Law needed to protect carriers from shipper indemnification clauses in freight contracts October 1, 2011 There has been a growing trend, particularly amongst large shippers, to include an indemnification clause in their freight contracts with carriers.
Business Management So, you got a letter from the taxman March 1, 2011 You may have received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency recently with information about deductions you claimed on past tax returns. You're probably wondering whether you're being audited, watched, or should feel scared. Well, the answer...
Business Management COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage hires new CFO November 16, 2010 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has announced David Bacon is joining the company as senior vice-president, finance and chief financial officer.
Business Management Grappling with cash flow issues? November 1, 2010 Afamiliar but difficult scenario unfolds: you are the owner or CFO of a growing company. Sales are up 20% over last year. Success is causing stress. You need a source for some quick capital to keep th...
Business Management Freight costing with accuracy October 1, 2010 Producing products or services is all about the activities, not just the resources.
Business Management New Petes financed by Paccar come with incentives October 1, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. - Paccar Financial is offering incentives for buyers of new Peterbilt trucks in Canada and the US. Qualifying buyers who finance their purchase through Paccar Financial will receive two ...
Business Management Motor carrier margins fare better than expected, StatsCan survey shows August 19, 2010 OTTAWA, Ont. - Canadian trucking companies did surprisingly well overall in keeping their profit margins intac...
Business Management Plan ahead and make adjustments to improve 2010 tax year August 1, 2010 We are two-thirds of the way through 2010 and it is a good time to review your compensation package from your business and to look at making some payments to CRA for your 2010 income.
Business Management No better time than the present to determine your best path out of this mess July 1, 2010 For at least 18 months now, I've been hearing about "zombie" truckers, motor carriers which are barely able to meet payroll from week to week yet somehow manage to hang on. Their continued existence m...
Business Management Planning for profitable tomorrow July 1, 2010 In general, a pension is an arrangement to provide people with an income when they are no longer earning a regular income from employment. Will you have sufficient monies to support a comfortable reti...
Business Management Look outward, now July 1, 2010 The challenging operating environment motor carriers have suffered through the last few years combined with the uncertainties of the current recovery make for the perfect opportunity to look outward a...
Business Management Room to grow July 1, 2010 Trucking businesses relocate for a variety of reasons, ranging from the need to get away from an aging building to rent and taxes getting overly expensive or an expiring lease term. Understanding the ...
Business Management YRC Worldwide extends debt-for-equity offers to December 30 December 30, 2009 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Financially beleagured YRC Worldwide Inc. announced this morning it has extended ...
