Get it right the first time May 30, 2018 One of the first things you should do as a new owner-operator is register a GST/HST account with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The sooner, the better: CRA can only back-date…
Transportation TST Overland Express announces scholarship recipients May 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — TST Overland Express has announced the winners of its International Transportation and Customs scholarships. Recent graduates of the two-year transportation-related program, Monica Chaguan and Priscilla Guimaraes each…
Pilot Flying J is helping drivers get ready for CVSA Roadcheck preview image Regulations Pilot Flying J is helping drivers get ready for CVSA Roadcheck May 29, 2018 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Roadcheck is coming and to help drivers through the inspections Pilot Flying J is offering free mid-trip inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck event…
Bison to hold annual fundraising event for CancerCare Manitoba preview image Human Resources Bison to hold annual fundraising event for CancerCare Manitoba May 29, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport will host its annual Challenge for Life barbecue June 7 to raise funds for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. “The Bison Transport family has once again…
Transportation PMTC to highlight, train young leaders May 29, 2018 MILTON, Ont. – Four young leaders have been named to the latest panel to be featured during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC’s) upcoming conference in Niagara Falls,…
Transportation Trucking HR Canada releases driver training toolkit May 29, 2018 And plans to host webinar on driver training
Newcom South Asian Media Co. launches preview image Transportation Newcom South Asian Media Co. launches May 29, 2018 Joint venture to serve growing South Asian trucking community
Health & Safety FMCSA issues emergency declaration ahead of Alberto May 28, 2018 GULF SHORES, Fla. – While most of the United States is observing Memorial Day, Gulf Coast states are bracing for an early start to hurricane season. Although Alberto has been…
Doing all the ‘small’ things really well May 28, 2018 OAK BLUFF, Man. — Go big or go home, the saying goes, and REK Express takes this to heart when it comes to the freight they haul and their vision for…
DriveWise launches private career college preview image Human Resources DriveWise launches private career college May 28, 2018 BARRIE, Ont. – DriveWise held an open house May 23 to celebrate the expansion of its services into full-service A/Z training. The company, which previously focused mostly on simulator training…
Transportation Let’s try harder to get those on the outside to start looking in May 28, 2018 Trucking is not the only industry with a looming labor shortage knocking at its front door. Several sectors, specifically in the skilled trades, know they will be facing an uphill…
Human Resources Why training and professional development matters May 28, 2018 The shortage of qualified employees, particularly truck drivers, is no secret to anyone who has been in the industry for a while. In fact, it’s been a challenge to recruit…
Don’t underestimate the importance of the driver May 27, 2018 Drivers are ultimately responsible for safety, productivity, and profitability
Transportation In-cab coaching systems help drivers improve fuel economy May 27, 2018 Real-time coaching using telematics can significantly improve fleet fuel economy. That was the message from Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, vice-president of sales for Isaac Instruments, who discussed the topic during a Truck…
