Human Resources

FASTER TRUCKS AS A DRIVER RECRUITMENT TACTIC?

An interesting press release crossed my Inbox last week from Transport America, which was announcing a compensation package increase for owner/operators. That’s not so interesting, I’ve seen a ton of…

Firing a driver over a damaging tweet? Not so fast, lawyer warns.

Chris Andree also outlines legislative changes affecting Ontario employers and urges employers to get their independent contractors incorporated

Company drivers vs owner/operators

Many large carriers offer positions for both owner/operators and company drivers. Any method of getting a moving truck hooked to a trailer is generally utilized. Smaller companies, for…

This event merits more support

As you’ll see on this month’s cover, I spent May 30 covering the Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships. At the event, nearly 50 of the Greater Toronto Area’s…

SAF-Holland names new president of powered vehicle group

MUSKEGON, Mich. — SAF-Holland has named Mike Kamsickas president of its powered vehicle systems business unit. He replaces Jack Gisinger, who will be retiring at the end of the year.

Service Freight Systems turns 20, ships staff to Mexico to celebrate

BURLINGTON, Ont. — A fast-growing Ontario-based logistics company turned 20 recently, and to celebrate it shipped all its staff to Mexico for a long weekend beach vacation. Service Freight Systems,…

Top Fleet Employers named by Trucking HR Canada

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has announced the winners of its second annual Top Fleet Employers program, recognizing 22 carriers that offer the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry.

Three ways the Best Fleets to Drive For are dealing with the driver shortage

TORONTO, Ont. — Being recognized as one of the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For in North America doesn’t mean a carrier is completely insulated from the driver shortage.

Drivers for ‘Best Fleets’ continue to earn more, drive less

TORONTO, Ont. — Professional drivers working for the Best Fleets to Drive For made more money on fewer miles last year. That’s one of the trends identified through the evaluation…

BEST FLEETS’ SECRETS TO BE REVEALED, BEGINNING TODAY

If you act fast – really fast – you may still be able to dial in for today’s free Best Fleets to Drive For webinar. It runs from 1-3. But…

First Best Fleets to Drive For Webinar to run Tuesday

TORONTO, Ont. — The first of three Webinars, and two in-person seminars, revealing tips and best practices from the Best Fleets to Drive For is scheduled for Tuesday. The live…

Bridgestone’s truck tire plant turns 25

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of its truck tire plant in Warren County, Tenn. The company began producing truck and bus tires there in May…

East Manufacturing names new rep for national fleets

RANDOLPH, Ohio — East Manufacturing has put Douglas Kenney in charge of national fleets sales across North America. “Doug’s ability to achieve results is an asset as we continue to…

PMTC conference to feature seminar on how to earn $10,000 tax credit

OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) plans to help fleets attending its annual conference learn how to take advantage of the $10,000 tax credit for…

Leaders: Evolving in a changing world

Silvy Wright of Northbridge Insurance shares her perspective about the transformation of the transportation industry with Lou Smyrlis and the audience of the Surface Transportation Summit