Business Management U.S. fleets substantially hiking driver compensation August 10, 2022 U.S fleets have hiked driver compensation substantially over the past two years, according to a new study from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). While the survey of fleets with more…
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…
Human Resources Do I support the Freedom Convoy? January 26, 2022 “Dave, do you support the Freedom Convoy 2022?” This question has been posed to me so many times lately, but most notably from my longtime friend Ken Carpenter. My answer…
Human Resources Quebec driver discovered love of trucking early December 10, 2021 For as long as he can remember, Luc Cormier has had diesel fuel in his veins. “It’s literally a passion,” he says. When asked what he likes about his job,…
Business Management Drivers returning to the workforce: ACT November 30, 2021 ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index reflected a decrease in volumes, pricing, and productivity, with more drivers returning to work, adding some capacity. “While the pandemic continues to cast uncertainty, the…
Business Management U.S. driver shortage worse than ever: ATA October 25, 2021 The U.S. trucking industry is short about 80,000 drivers today – an all-time high – and if current trends continue, will be short 160,000 drivers by 2030. The figures come…
Health & Safety Drivers’ rights need protecting as fourth wave approaches August 23, 2021 Canada is in what appears to be the early stages of a fourth wave. The latest national seven-day average of 2,216 new cases reported daily (Aug. 13-19) is an increase of 38% over the previous…
Business Management Make driver retention a priority August 20, 2021 The low driver retention rates that are prevalent in the trucking industry are nothing more than a business challenge gone unchecked. Running a successful business is a difficult thing to…
Health & Safety Carriers recognizing importance of driver health and wellness May 3, 2021 If drivers are the lifeblood of the trucking industry, then it’s important (some would say, essential) to look after them, and it all starts with their physical and mental health.
Business Management Assess your wants and needs when choosing a carrier to drive for February 18, 2021 What do you really need if you’re a driver looking for a job? At a cursory overview, it’s not that complicated. First, you need to be satisfied that you will…
Health & Safety Let’s focus on what matters most January 4, 2021 It was a fun year, wasn’t it? Who would have thought that in 2020 we would be using the roadside as a bathroom, and that a shower may be performed…
Business Management What are you going to do with this perfect opportunity? October 30, 2020 This year has been one of the most difficult in history for businesses of any type to navigate. Trucking saw freight vanish almost overnight in March, as global economies were…
Human Resources Bring back the Code of the Road August 17, 2020 Have you ever reached a point in your life when you had to pony up? A time when you had to muster up the courage to just go for it?…
Transportation Seafood Express keeps drivers motivated June 8, 2020 Gyms and dorms are not usually associated with trucking companies, but a medium-sized carrier in P.E.I. is offering all that and then some to keep employees motivated. The new headquarters…
Business Management STA urges fair treatment of drivers during Covid-19 crisis April 1, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) released a statement today calling for the fair treatment of truck drivers during the Covid-19 crisis. As drivers frantically continue to transport…
