Transportation No time for training? February 1, 2012 MONTREAL, Que. – This September past, Camo-route, a Montreal research and resource company specializing in the trucking, bus and taxi industries officially launched a program it calls ‘mutuelle de formation.’ One of the main...
Transportation Border bothers: What Quebec carriers think of border crossings February 1, 2012 MONTREAL, Que. – Ask Quebec carriers what the biggest hassles are at the Quebec and Ontario border crossings and some will tell you about a lack of booths, a lack of coordination with brokers, too many documents, long lines, too many...
Transportation Harnessing social media February 1, 2012 TORONTO, Ont. – Between Twitter tweets, Facebook friending, profiling on LinkedIn, or posting the latest viral video on YouTube, social media’s buzzwords will be more or less familiar to all. But can social media bring value to your...
Transportation Four tips for filing your 2011 income tax return February 1, 2012 In February, the emphasis on personal income tax planning shifts to personal income tax return preparation. Because 2012 is a leap year, you have an extra day to find the income statements, assessment notices, receipts, logbooks, and anything...
Transportation Ontario’s senior drivers still deserve better February 1, 2012 Since OBAC is on “the list,” the month of December brings a plethora of greeting cards from politicians wishing me health, happiness, and a prosperous new year. It’s one of those things they do to make sure voters and...
Transportation Electronic tools offer more insight than ever before February 1, 2012 Everyone who feels threatened by electronic recordings usually refers to Big Brother. There was no escaping the party leader’s menacing presence in the novel 1984. Posters warned characters that “Big Brother is watching you”...
Transportation Gary Salisbury: From owner/operator to CEO February 1, 2012 TORONTO, Ont. – Growing up on a dairy farm, Gary Salisbury, president and CEO of Fikes Truck Line and chair of the Truckload Carriers Association, initially saw the trucking industry as an escape from long workdays.
Transportation Exploring the real reasons behind the driver shortage February 1, 2012 I had breakfast with a buddy a short while ago and he’s a guy that is usually upbeat and looking at the sunny side of things.
Transportation Watch your back February 1, 2012 Another year has passed. Each New Year’s celebration reminds us that the years are creeping by. Recently, my lower back has been sending its own painful reminder. Your back may be sending you the same message.
Transportation Grinding your teeth? Could be bruxism February 1, 2012 Bruxism is the medical term for a condition in which a person grinds or clenches their teeth. In most cases, people are not even aware they are doing it. Grinding or clenching may occur during the day or at night during sleep. In many...
Transportation Canada-US border agreement: Giving government credit where it’s due February 1, 2012 The “proof will be in the pudding,” “it’s results that matter,” “show me the money,” “the road is paved with good intentions,” are all expressions that could have been used to describe the...
Transportation Looking for something to celebrate? February 1, 2012 With so many segments of our industry still under economic siege, you need to look pretty deeply to some find good news. But a little celebration can go a long way to restoring optimism and that’s what this column is about.
Transportation Out with the old February 1, 2012 TORONTO, Ont. – It’s hard to put a number on the average life of a trailer, say industry experts, because the longevity of your trailer all depends on what you buy and how you maintain it, not to mention safety and environmental...
Transportation Why some bonuses are BS February 1, 2012 The times, they are a changing…but are you? You may have a yard full of new equipment, the latest technology and a vocabulary full of buzzwords, but do you still think like you’re in the dark ages?
Transportation Senior drivers to get a fair shake? February 1, 2012 All indications are that senior drivers are finally about to get a break. The current law requires anyone 65 or older to pass an annual road test in order to continue holding a commercial licence.