Business Management US FedEx drivers ruled employees August 27, 2014 Oakland, Calif. — Over two thousand FedEx drivers in California can now consider themselves employees and not contractors—at least for the time being. The change in status comes about after…
Business Management Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program explained August 21, 2014 BCTA Webinar explores changes to the TFW program and highlights how the Provincial Nominee Program can help address a shortage of qualified drivers
Human Resources How to manage your multi-generational fleet August 19, 2014 KING CITY, Ont. — Managing a fleet is hard enough work, but when you have employees from four different generations, things can get a lot tougher. Angela Splinter, CEO…
Human Resources A smart social media strategy is key August 19, 2014 We live and work in an increasingly connected world, where employees and customers alike can easily share a wealth of information. A recent survey by Media Technology Monitor…
Business Management Bottom Line: Middle-man mania August 15, 2014 Second-generation executives are proving themselves in the field
Business Management Muir’s mandates incorporation August 15, 2014 Good-bye sole proprietors. Hello incorporated businesses. As of September 1st, the Muir’s Cartage division of Calyx Transportation Group Inc. will refuse to assign a load to owner/operators running their…
Business Management Major US fleets hiking driver pay August 13, 2014 Several high-profile US carriers have in recent days announced notable increases to driver pay packages. Transport America announced it is bringing in better pay packages for solo, team, regional and O/O divisions…
Business Management Nominations open for industry image award August 8, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. – It’s time to reward those who put the industry in good light. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is looking for nominations for the 8th annual Mike Russell…
VersaCold hires new executives preview image Business Management VersaCold hires new executives August 8, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. – VersaCold Logistics Services has two new executives on its senior management team. Michael Spence Michael Spence was hired to take on the role of chief financial…
Business Management PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS VS. FAST FOOD EMPLOYEES July 21, 2014 There’s been a lot in the news regarding temporary foreign worker programs and the government’s tightening of the rules in an attempt to stem the flow of foreign workers entering…
A woman’s job preview image Business Management A woman’s job July 21, 2014 It takes a special mindset for women to succeed in trucking—one that allows them to see opportunities where others don’t, and one that allows them to deal with the harsh realities of working in a man’s world.
Business Management New leadership for Federal-Mogul July 21, 2014 SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – The company that produces Champion spark plugs and FP Diesel products has made a number of executive appointments. In the move most relevant to Canadian customers, Federal-Mogul…
Business Management Scout Logistics promotes executive July 16, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. – Western carriers will now have a new point-of-contact at Scout Logistics Corp. The perishable goods logistics company has promoted Ethan Kline to the role of operations manager…
Business Management Supervisor? Me? July 16, 2014 I sat by and watched an accident being created and I was powerless to help. An uncomfortable place for any safety person. Let me explain. I was sitting in a…
New HR director for Groupe Morneau preview image Human Resources New HR director for Groupe Morneau July 14, 2014 QUEBEC CITY, Que. – Groupe Morneau has added a new member to its senior management team. François-Nicolas Carrier has been named director of human resources for the transportation…
