Flexible hours can be an option – even at truck fleets

TORONTO, Ont. – Freight has to move when it needs to move, and breakdowns need to be quickly repaired so trucks can return to service. But there are still…

Trucking industry executives discuss leadership at TCA

ORLANDO, Fla. – A panel of second- and third-generation trucking industry leaders took part in a panel at the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention this week, diving into a wide-reaching…

Four ways to improve driver orientation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gina Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning, gave fleets attending the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention a lesson on how to improve driver orientation sessions.

Women with the drive to succeed

EDMONTON, Alta. – A panel of women from the trucking and engineering sectors are sending a message to other women looking to break into any male-dominated industry – believe in…

Using generational differences as an advantage

Zapping the gap between experienced generations and Millennials for industry’s benefit

Facility Association to update insurance rules, OTA says

Higher-than-expected insurance claims within Facility Association can create pressures that affect other insurance premiums. TORONTO, Ont. – Facility Association – an insurer of last resort for trucking operations that can’t…

Truck drivers have rights after fleet bankruptcies

TORONTO, Ont. — Adam Lowry, a company driver with Celedon Canada (Hyndman) first learned about the company’s pending collapse on a news website. There had been lots of…

‘Extreme’ language emerging in trucking contracts

TORONTO, Ont. – Contracts define responsibilities in any business relationship. But Rui Fernandes is seeing a growing number of documents using “extreme” language that favors shippers. “They’re trying to…

Driver Inc. consequences ‘significant’, says transportation lawyer

TORONTO, Ont. – An Ontario-based transportation lawyer is warning carriers to “proceed with extreme caution” if they are using the ‘Driver Inc.’ business model – a structure that attempts to…

Training, tech wages among aftermarket challenges

Aftermarket representatives from across North America identified training as a common need, during a panel discussion at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. GRAPEVINE, Texas – Aftermarket providers from across North America…

Alberta government to offer unlimited carrier and public profiles for free

EDMONTON, Alta. – Anyone looking to obtain an online carrier profile in Alberta are now able to do so free of charge, as the Ministry of Transportation aims to reduce…

The top technical trucking tips and tricks of 2019

TORONTO, Ont. – Whether you’re looking to improve shop efficiency, prevent wheel fires, tackle trailer wiring issues, or get the most from your oil, we’re always on the lookout for technical information that could help to guide your operation. Here’s a selection of some of the trucking tips, tricks and guidance that Today’s Trucking delivered during 2019.

CTA campaign targets ‘underground economy scam’

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to fight against fleets that misidentify employed drivers as independent contractors – and has now rolled out a political action…

How Wellington Motor Freight slashed insurance premiums

GUELPH, Ont. – With insurers reducing their risk exposure, and some exiting transportation altogether, many carriers have seen rising premiums and outright policy cancellations. But one Ontario carrier has bucked the trend, and slashed insurance premiums by high double digits this year.

OTA reaching out to shippers in Driver Inc. fight

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association is taking the fight against the “Driver Inc.” employment model to shippers – identifying the potential risks of working with such fleets.