Driver Shortage Holding Back the Industry
DRIVER SHORTAGE HOLDING BACK THE INDUSTRY The CTA on the Driver Shortage On September 19th, the CTA appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The alliance was specifically there to present the trucking industry’s view on topics related to Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness.Among the presenters were CTA President Stephen Laskowski and […]
All You Need to Know Before Becoming an Owner-operator
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR Personal Assessment for a Truck Owner-Operator Taking up the job of a truck owner/operator is lucrative and exciting. However, you have to be sure that you are cut out for the task of becoming an owner-operator before you jump in. You need to take a serious […]
15 Safety Tips Vital for Truck Driving in the Winter
15 VITAL WINTER TRUCKING SAFETY TIPS Special Considerations for Winter Weather and Winter Trucking Safety Tips The weather in winter is usually characterized by extreme conditions that require big rig drivers and those on a tractor-trailer to apply special skills. Having knowledge of important winter trucking safety tips is imperative. Failure to adjust one’s skills […]
Collision Prevention Systems – Development and Use
COLLISION PREVENTION SYSTEMS – Development and use Collision Prevention Systems The development of safety systems for trucks has sped up quite a bit in the past few years. Nowadays this feature comes as standard for most truck manufacturers. Furthermore, administration has made it compulsory to use electronic stability control systems. Future variations of these systems […]
Driver Inc. Model Criticized by the CRA and EDSC
CRA AND ESDC CRITICIZE THE DRIVER INC. MODEL AND PUT THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY ON NOTICE The Driver Inc. Model Drivers whose operations fall under the Driver Inc. Model will no longer have an easy time. The CRA says this model will soon come to an end. The Driver Inc. model includes self-incorporated drivers that operate […]
The Pros and Cons of Leasing a Truck
THE PROS AND CONS OF LEASING A TRUCK The Pros and Cons of Leasing a Truck Many people never get to achieve their dream of owning a truck. This can be attributed to a number of stumbling blocks that usually stand in their way. For starters, trucks cost quite a huge sum of money. They […]
The Safety of Cargo in Canada and the Risk Factors
FACTORS AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF CARGO IN CANADA Factors Affecting the Safety of Cargo Truck drivers transport goods of substantially high value across Canada everyday. This has recently attracted the attention of small, medium, and established criminal syndicates. They steal the cargo and sell it to make a quick buck. Today’s trends in cargo theft […]