Bridging Border Barriers returning to Mississauga

The Truckload Carriers Association’s Bridging Border Barriers conference is returning to Mississauga, Ont., Nov. 8 – and the agenda is set. The day begins with a panel covering workforce development…

Cargo County secures Court of Appeal win, to continue lawsuit against protesters

The Ontario Court of Appeal is allowing Cargo County Group to proceed with a lawsuit against protesters who rallied at the fleet’s office and a co-owner’s home, flooded the business…

Quebec carriers face unique hurdles when recruiting foreign workers

Foreign labor is a highly attractive option against a backdrop of trucking labor shortages. But navigating international recruiting efforts is no easy task – particularly in Quebec, where provincial and…

Leadership skills evolve, but integrity, work ethic remain crucial ingredients

Business leaders young and…experienced, were brought together on a panel at the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) annual conference to share insights on generational leadership, past, present and…

Private fleet survey reveals heightened focus on safety

Private fleets in the U.S. and Canada aggressively managed and invested in safety programs over the past year, while the ability to find drivers remained a top challenge, according to…

Focus on ‘Employee Value Proposition’ to attract and retain talent

The economy may be slowing, but the war for talent is still intense. Businesses continue to find it difficult to attract the right employees and are having to resort to…

Safer docks, warehouse areas, come with design and planning

Fleet yards, loading docks and warehouse areas – the places where vehicles, equipment and workers are constantly on the move – are full of potential hazards. And the threats include…

CargoNet warns of theft risks during Memorial Day weekends

As Memorial Day weekend approaches in the U.S., CargoNet is warning about a rapid increase in fraudulent activity and cargo theft, and encouraging companies in the supply chain to strengthen…

Geofencing opportunities face few boundaries

Geofencing – the virtual boundaries established by global positioning systems – has been around since the 1990s, and a growing number of Canadian fleets are turning to it to solve…

7Gen deploys Class 7 truck, learns lessons on electric vehicle journey

The latest battery-electric vehicle deployed by 7Gen is in a class unto itself – the first Class 7 Peterbilt 220EV sourced by the EV-as-a-service provider, and the first of its…

Survey finds 28% considered leaving trucking jobs in past year

Trucking employees may be relatively satisfied in their jobs, but more than one in four of those surveyed say they have considered leaving their employers in the past year. The…

When financing equipment, knowing your business has never been more important

In a previous career, Jeff Horler worked in the funeral management business. Little did he know at the time how applicable the skills required in that line of work –…

Manage fleet yard traffic in name of safety, productivity

Fleet yards differ in size, physical layouts, and potential hazards. But a sound traffic management plan can address every underlying issue – ensuring that trucks and trailers move through the…

Consider unique needs when tackling truck insurance claims

The leading causes of truck insurance claims can sound familiar from one operation to the next, but fleets still need to focus on their unique needs when establishing the priorities…

Training, safety investments prevent violations

Some people like BLT – bacon, lettuce and tomato – in their sandwich. Commercial carrier folks may not find it to their taste, especially when talking about BLT (brake, light…