Human Resources Truck drivers want more training, MELT falling short: Survey December 1, 2023 Surveyed Canadian truckers want future truck drivers to undergo substantially more training than they did themselves, with almost half expressing concerns about mandatory entry-level training (MELT) requirements. Fifty-one percent of…
Human Resources Mentorship programs make connections, tackle turnover October 25, 2023 Most employee turnover happens within the first 90 days, but Tenstreet head of industry relations Marilyn Surber knows this can be addressed through mentorship programs that recognize and engage participants.
Transportation New Brunswick trucker pushes through rocky roads, and pregnancy, along career path July 24, 2023 When JD Irving called Erica Phillips in 2006, approving her for a seat in a free eight-week Class 1 truck driving course, she was surprised. “I had no idea what…
Human Resources Trucking needs mentors, not just trainers June 1, 2023 With good reason, I’ve been ranting a lot in this column lately. Trucking is in a bit of a mess, so I don’t apologize. But I want to tone it…
Health & Safety Canada’s truck drivers to require 103.5 hours of training March 13, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s future truck drivers will need to complete at least 103.5 hours of training to earn a Class 1/A licence — along with another 8.5…
Transportation Driver training doesn’t end at the entry level March 6, 2020 Truck drivers are not created in 103.5 hours. They never will be.It’s an important point to remember as details emerge about new entry-level driver training standards…
Human Resources TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training March 2, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Simulators have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across Canada, but industry leaders say simulation-based tools can merely augment traditional training, not replace it.
Health & Safety Industry: Strengthen driver training standards December 10, 2019 Tory MPP Amarjot Sandhu TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking industry leaders are calling for a strengthening of driver training standards in Ontario in the wake of a bid…
Health & Safety Saskatchewan seeks federal funds for MELT November 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Saskatchewan is seeking financial help from the federal government to fund truck driver training, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper reported this week that the…
Health & Safety MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt October 30, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The influence of Saskatchewan’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program has been far-reaching in both a positive and negative way on the province’s trucking industry. That was the…
Human Resources TTSAO calls for better instructor standards October 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has called for better driver education standards, especially for instructors. A delegation from the TTSAO recently met Ontario Transportation…
Regulations No MELT exemptions for Alberta farm or bus drivers October 20, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Following public criticism, including from some family members of those killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy, the Alberta government will no longer consider exempting some commercial…
Regulations Humboldt families criticize Alberta’s review of driver training standards October 3, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Following backlash from the families impacted by the Humboldt Broncos bus collision, Alberta Transport Minister Ric McIver took to Facebook to clarify the government’s position driver training…
Health & Safety Petition seeking stricter driver training regulations closes May 14 May 6, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The petition calling for changes to how commercial truck drivers are trained and the industry regulated closes May 14, the first day of Canada Road Safety Week.
Health & Safety National MELT program is a good start January 28, 2019 Woman launches petition saying regulations for Class 1 driver training about more than MELT
