Human Resources Help wanted: Construction and oil and gas fleets experiment with new programs to attract drivers November 12, 2014 New programs are being created to attract new drivers both inside and outside Canada's borders.
Business Management The Human Edge: Plan for success November 11, 2014 Well-thought-out HR strategies deliver tangible returns
Business Management Profiling drivers readies fleets for better legal defences November 10, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The last thing any trucking company wants is to suffer an accident resulting in charges files against a driver or a lawsuit against the business, but…
Health & Safety Fleet Safety Council honours members November 10, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council took some time out from educating its members to honour some deserving ones during its 23rd Annual Educational Conference. Two of the…
Health & Safety New rules in place for dangerous work refusals November 10, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The federal government wants to be more efficient and spend less money ensuring workplaces are safe. On October 31, 2014 amendments to the Canada Labour Code…
Business Management Taking Care of Business: Selling your business? What could go wrong? November 10, 2014 Four tips to make sure you get the most for your company
Trailers Canada’s Conny Weyers to retire preview image Equipment Trailers Canada’s Conny Weyers to retire November 7, 2014 After 40 years of selling trailers, Conny Weyers says the time is right to step aside
Business Management Risky Business: The lost art of trip planning November 7, 2014 Better prepared drivers don't run afoul of HoS regulations
Human Resources AMTA taps new executive director October 31, 2014 CALGARY, Alta. — Lorraine Card has been named the new executive director of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). She joins the provincial trucking association from Alberta Transportation, Carrier Services…
Business Management RHYNO’S REPORT ON THE SEVEN ELEPHANTS October 27, 2014 From Jason Rhyno comes an interesting report on a gusty panel discussion hosted by Delta Nu Alpha. The group put together a panel to discuss the seven elephants in the…
Human Resources OTA looking for new silver and gold members October 24, 2014 TORONTO — If you’re celebrating one of two milestone anniversaries this year, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to help you mark the occasion. The association has put out a…
Health & Safety TTSAO supports mandatory entry-level driver training October 22, 2014 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced it supports the province’s plans to introduce mandatory entry-level driver training and would like a seat at…
Equipment Trimac, Sheehan’s Truck Centre to host driver BBQ October 20, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Sheehan’s Truck Centre and Trimac Transportation are inviting drivers to an appreciation and recruiting barbecue Oct. 24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss career opportunities with…
Business Management HR Q&A: Motivating an under-performing employee October 20, 2014 HR professionals offer advice to frequently asked business questions
ATRI appoints new chair preview image Human Resources ATRI appoints new chair October 20, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has a chair. Judy R. McReynolds has been named to replace Steve Williams as head of the board of directors. Williams,…
