Transportation Devine defines Top 10 legal issues of 2019 June 13, 2019 Heather Devine of Isaacs and Co. returned to the annual meeting of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada for an update on legal issues affecting carriers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.
Business Management Brace for rougher 2019: Mark Seymour November 14, 2018 BRAMPTON, Ont. — “Fasten your seatbelts in 2019, we’re going to be in for maybe a little bit of a rough ride.” That was the sobering warning from Mark Seymour…
Technology Government collaboration required on automated trucks October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – State and federal governments must work together to ensure consistency in developing a regulatory framework for automated vehicles. That was the message from Kirk Steudle, director of…
Transportation What marijuana legalization could mean for your insurance coverage September 15, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The legalization of marijuana will have significant impacts on the insurance and transportation industry as insurance companies will have to extend coverage offerings and anticipate the risks…
Regulations Paperwork must be in order for carriers to avoid liability issues June 6, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – Carriers take huge risks transporting valuable goods from a shipper to a receiver, and according to Michael Silva, a lawyer with Whitelaw Twining Law, bills of lading…
Business Management Acting on your instincts May 27, 2017 Supervisors can face stiff implications if they ignore substance abuse in the workplace
Equipment Bendix gives update on safety system developments March 22, 2017 Interest in stability control flatlines, disc brakes and collision mitigation systems on the rise
Health & Safety Use of in-cab video helps, does not hinder drivers, says Omnitracs February 27, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Andrew Schimelpfenig of Omnitracs Safety Center of Excellence said employing the use of an in-cab video solution is an essential ‘reliable witness’ in the event of an…
Transportation Six clauses you should include in your next third-party contract January 27, 2017 GUELPH, Ont. – Paperwork and contracts are not everyone’s favorite part of the job, but they’re an important part of the trucking business nonetheless. Transportation lawyer, Richard Lande, spoke at…
Health & Safety Trucking HR Canada, legal issues and alcohol and drug policies addressed during STA AGM October 22, 2016 SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) held its annual AGM and Awards Gala Oct. 22, offering a trio of speakers to address the state of the industry both…
Transportation Who needs a driver? October 6, 2016 ATA stresses importance of dialogue in advance of looming autonomous technology
Regulations OTA hopes solution found for excavation/aggregate hauling sector September 26, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The province of Ontario has agreed to reissue moratoriums on axle weight penalties and restrict enforcement only to gross vehicle weights on a temporary basis, a move…
Business Management It’s not easy being independent June 21, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — For many, independence is one of the most alluring aspects of becoming an owner-operator, but just how independent are they? It may depend on whom you ask.
Business Management The top 10 legal issues facing trucking companies in 2016 June 16, 2016 KING CITY, Ont. — Do you have your corporate lawyer on speed dial? If not, you may want to add them. Speaking at the Private Motor Truck Council’s annual meeting,…
Business Management Dealing with a disaster June 13, 2016 BCTA conference attendees get lesson on managing catastrophic incidents
