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16 May, 2025
Tips for finding the best potential truck driver hires
I have lost count of how many truck drivers I have hired in my career. I know I have crossed paths with more than 10,000 drivers, and I’ve got a […]
Read more13 May, 2025
Say What?: Devil’s in the details when it comes to English proficiency enforcement
Beginning June 25, professional drivers in the U.S. can be placed out of service if they fail to demonstrate proficiency in English at the roadside. The law, set out in […]
Read more09 May, 2025
Economic storm clouds — and a silver lining
I can always count on Murray Mullen, the top dog at the Mullen Group, to provide a little dry powder for a future column. Take his last quarterly call. Discussing […]
Read more07 May, 2025
Thumbs Down: Truck driving is just a game for some schools
Many years ago, I enjoyed flying various types of aircraft – from single propeller planes to mighty passenger jetliners. A popular flight simulator game was a fun way to live […]
Read more05 May, 2025
How industry leaders can attract the talent they’re missing
To stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world, adapting and leading change is more important than ever. At Trucking HR Canada (THRC) we work hard to equip industry leaders with the […]
Read more02 May, 2025
Changes are coming to CARM: What carriers need to know
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues its ongoing development and implementation of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) program, and changes are coming that could affect trucking companies. […]
Read more02 May, 2025
Why Top Fleet Employers are winning the talent game
Employers who maintain a strong focus on innovative and responsive HR approaches are best positioned to be resilient in the face of challenges. And without question, trucking and logistics employers […]
Read more22 April, 2025
How to steer clear of insurance pitfalls
Managing insurance challenges remains a significant concern for fleet owners and operators. Rising premiums, liability claims, and cargo insurance disputes all pose financial risks to trucking businesses. It is imperative […]
Read more22 April, 2025
Ensure Canadian knowledge and expertise when selecting a compliance advisor
Trusting a compliance advisor unfamiliar with Canadian transport rules in these challenging times could turn your logistics dream into a nightmare. Are you prepared for the fallout? When it comes […]
Read more17 April, 2025
To run a fleet shop, or outsource repairs? Both approaches have advantages.
The market appears to be split when it comes to the best approach to maintaining company equipment. There is no “one size fits all” method to determine if having an […]
Read more16 April, 2025
2025 was supposed to mark a return to normal. The reality has been anything but.
This was supposed to be the year the trucking industry, after two-plus years of freight recession, returned to normal. But nothing is normal about trucking in 2025. We find ourselves […]
Read more10 April, 2025
When it comes to M&A, yes, it’s a seller’s market
Recently, I met with the owners of a trucking company about selling their business. Like a lot of truckers who watched their once-solid earnings erode over the last three years, […]
Read more02 April, 2025
The fleet manager’s role in shaping driver culture
In the transportation and logistics industry, the role of a fleet manager goes far beyond vehicle maintenance and route optimization. The appointment of a new fleet manager represents a potential […]
Read more01 April, 2025
Monitor risky driver behavior and gung-ho dispatching
“Every move you make, every time you hard brake, I’ll be watching you.” Apologies to The Police for changing the lyrics of Every Breath You Take, but truck drivers are […]
Read more24 March, 2025
When’s Daddy coming home? Appreciate the sacrifices made by drivers and their families
When someone decides that they want to be a professional truck driver, they have a general idea of what they are signing up for. They know that the hours can […]
Read more19 March, 2025
Common Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program mistakes to avoid
In November 2024, a trucking company in Alberta faced a serious incident that underscored the importance of CVIP (commercial vehicle inspection program) inspections. One of its trucks, which had not […]
Read more07 March, 2025
Light the lamp for Canada
One of the perks of having a daughter who works for the NHL is access to premier events. I’m spoiled, so when she asked if I wanted tickets to the […]
Read more04 March, 2025
How CVOR safety ratings and sanctions can be infectious
Noscitura a sociis (nos-ə-tər ay soh-shee-is) is Latin for: “it is known by its associates.” This phrase is most often used in the context of interpreting the meaning of words […]
Read more28 February, 2025
Stop hitting emergency vehicles and overpasses, it’s not professional!
February was not a good month to be a fire truck, an emergency response vehicle, or an overpass. Bear with me while I describe these for some truck drivers who […]
Read more18 February, 2025
How to properly quit your job
It is no secret there is a lot of turnover among truck driving jobs. This has subsided a bit recently with market conditions, but it remains much higher when compared […]
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