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23 June, 2026
AI won’t solve your leadership problem
One of the most memorable moments from the Future Talent Council Summit I attended in Stockholm last week came when a speaker observed, “AI isn’t going to solve your sh*tty […]
Read more23 June, 2026
Why driver finishing programs matter more than ever
Commercial driver training is receiving increased attention from governments, regulators, insurers, employers, and industry organizations across Canada. Concerns about safety, workforce readiness, and training quality have prompted important conversations about […]
Read more10 June, 2026
A chameleon carrier crackdown is long overdue
A fatal collision in Brandon, Man., that claimed the life of a 49-year-old woman has once again put a spotlight on a problem the trucking industry has been warning governments […]
Read more09 June, 2026
The transportation sector’s next challenge isn’t technology — it’s leadership
One of the strengths of CITT’s Canada’s Logistics Conference is the opportunity to bring together leaders from every corner of the supply chain to discuss the issues shaping our industry’s […]
Read more09 June, 2026
The broker’s new headache
The ink wasn’t even dry on last month’s column before I found myself eating crow. I wrote: “Owning trucks used to mean owning customers. Now it’s about owning risk.” Turns […]
Read more05 June, 2026
The cost of inaction: We must close the jurisdictional loopholes costing Canadian lives
On the eve of The Globe & Mail’s scathing investigation into the erosion of trucking safety oversight, a preventable disaster unfolded in Manitoba. A 49-year-old woman was killed. The truck […]
Read more05 June, 2026
Driver Inc. is more than a payroll issue. It’s a test of whether we are serious about compliance
The Manitoba Trucking Association extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by the recent fatal collision in Brandon, Man. Every time Driver Inc. is discussed publicly, […]
Read more03 June, 2026
What makes a diesel repair business actually work?
The diesel repair business is under more pressure than ever. Customers expect faster turnaround times, constant updates, and repairs done right the first time. Meanwhile, shops are battling technician shortages, […]
Read more01 June, 2026
It’s time for accountability: An open letter to Canada’s ministers of transport
How many more people have to die beneath the wheels of trucks piloted by poorly trained drivers working for sham companies before the government starts living up to its responsibility? […]
Read more01 June, 2026
Money-saving tips from a mobile mechanic
As a mobile mechanic, many service calls I attend are preventable and very easy fixes; they cost drivers far more than they should. I am a licensed Red Seal mechanic […]
Read more25 May, 2026
Will damning Ontario Auditor General report be a wakeup call for government?
On May 12, Ontario’s Auditor general released a scathing report on the state of Class A entry-level training and oversight in the province of Ontario. The auditors sent out “secret […]
Read more14 May, 2026
Ontario’s ‘easy’ truck license culture puts lives at risk
Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence’s scathing report on commercial truck driver licensing confirms what has been going on for a while. Everything crooked you can imagine, and more, is taking […]
Read more13 May, 2026
Federally regulated fleets: Your employment contracts may not hold up in court
A recent court ruling could have big implications for federally regulated trucking companies, especially when it comes to termination clauses in employment agreements. The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Ghazvini […]
Read more13 May, 2026
When disruption hits, workers carry the system
In May, I had the opportunity to speak at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany, alongside leaders from across the global transport sector. The ITF Summit brings […]
Read more12 May, 2026
When it comes to trucking fleets, size isn’t the story anymore
My industry cronies read the Today’s Trucking Top 100 the same way I do. Who’s up, who’s down, who’s still around. It’s our “league standings” page. The higher the rank, […]
Read more11 May, 2026
Nuclear Ambitions: How AI is becoming trucking’s newest legal threat
Progressive leaders in the trucking industry have embraced artificial intelligence, viewing it as a tool to improve safety and efficiency. AI is being used to help coach drivers, identify fatigue, […]
Read more08 May, 2026
Canada can’t afford border system failures
In the last year, much of the discussion from the federal government, with support from industry, has focused on removing internal trade barriers to make Canada more resilient and less […]
Read more08 May, 2026
Blueberries, beef and barriers
Marcel Pouliot likes blueberries, and last year he enjoyed the British Columbia-grown fruit in Alberta through the summer. B.C. blueberries normally head south to U.S. consumers, so he was pleasantly […]
Read more28 April, 2026
Mobile repairs can only take you so far. Here’s when a shop is required.
Fleet maintenance often starts simple: a service truck, a few tools, and a focus on getting vehicles back on the road quickly. For many operations, that mobile-first approach works — […]
Read more24 April, 2026
The further freight gets from the shipper, the murkier it becomes
We’ve built a supply chain that’s very good at one thing: creating distance. Distance between the shipper and the truck. Distance between the contract and the carrier actually hauling the […]
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