Rolf Lockwood Author Gravatar Image Opinion: Rust never sleeps, but what’s your biggest truck maintenance headache? by Rolf Lockwood What’s your biggest maintenance headache? I actually do want to know because, believe it or not, planning for next spring’s Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit on April 15 is already underway. It’s at a preliminary stage, for sure, but we’re already at it. We haven’t yet held a meeting of the dozen or so members of the advisory council that helps us devise the program, but individually we’re creating short lists of subjects to cover.
Alan S. Cofman Author Gravatar Image Opinion: Set up a trust account for brokered loads by Alan S. Cofman Carriers expect to be paid for the freight they move. There’s no surprise there. But the businesses that broker or sub-broker loads might be surprised to learn they can be held liable for ensuring freight-related payments get to carriers that turn the wheels.
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Is Nikola’s buck-a-mile all-in vision achievable? by James Menzies To outsiders, trucking is an industry that seems ripe for disruption. I can’t tell you how many press releases I’ve seen from start-ups that promised to “Uberize” the trucking industry.
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Tackling Driver Turnover Part 5: Recognition by Ray Haight Recapping what we have learned so far would have us remember step one: creating a firm foundation for change starting with a commitment from the senior leadership. Step two was…
Angela Splinter Author Gravatar Image A modern HR approach is based on sound labour market information by Angela Splinter “Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach.” In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
Doug Marcello Author Gravatar Image Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: Be ready for big changes by Doug Marcello The long-awaited Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse begin on January 4, 2020. The Clearinghouse will be an electronic database containing records of violations of the drug and alcohol prohibitions in subpart…
Rolf Lockwood Author Gravatar Image Opinion: Use your head when approaching emergency workers at roadside by Rolf Lockwood Every time I see a policeman or a tow-truck driver working at the side of a busy road, I get the willies. The risk is so obvious, so profound. A driver’s momentary inattention or wilful carelessness can snuff out a life in a millisecond. It happens far too often.
Miguel Mangalindan Author Gravatar Image Prepare now for federal pay equity by Miguel Mangalindan Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
Mike McCarron Author Gravatar Image Opinion: The day of insurance reckoning is upon us by Mike McCarron Carriers with poor safety records are learning that insurance is a privilege not a right. They’re dealing with huge spikes in premiums, or worse, the bitter reality that no one will insure them.
Jaclyne Reive Author Gravatar Image Opinion: Proposed rules could change markings on dangerous goods by Jaclyne Reive Transport Canada has proposed a series of amendments to existing Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR), as it looks to align with the 20th edition of the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The end results will likely affect classification information, shipping names, and other special provisions, and better align with U.S. regulations when it comes to the safety marks on dangerous goods.
John G Smith Author Gravatar Image Opinion: Higher highway speeds would be a step in the wrong direction by John G Smith There was something oddly familiar about Ontario Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek’s case for reviewing the speed limits on 400-Series highways. The routes are designed for 120 km/h, he told media during a recent presentation at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, adding that the general public would be consulted on the issue.
Bridget O'Shaughnessy Author Gravatar Image A modern HR approach is a collaborative one by Bridget O'Shaughnessy “Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach.” In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
Miguel Mangalindan Author Gravatar Image Human Resources How Bill C-86 will change employee termination policies by Miguel Mangalindan Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Transportation Tackling driver turnover: Part 4 by Ray Haight An old saying goes, “Sometimes silence speaks louder than words” if your company doesn’t have an effective, robust communication strategy then I would guess that your retention numbers are suffering…
Andrea Morley Author Gravatar Image Staying healthy on the road as a new driver by Andrea Morley I often hear from people new to the industry who are afraid of gaining weight on the road, knowing that it can be difficult to eat well and exercise as…
