Geofencing opportunities face few boundaries

Geofencing – the virtual boundaries established by global positioning systems – has been around since the 1990s, and a growing number of Canadian fleets are turning to it to solve…

7Gen deploys Class 7 truck, learns lessons on electric vehicle journey

The latest battery-electric vehicle deployed by 7Gen is in a class unto itself – the first Class 7 Peterbilt 220EV sourced by the EV-as-a-service provider, and the first of its…

Survey finds 28% considered leaving trucking jobs in past year

Trucking employees may be relatively satisfied in their jobs, but more than one in four of those surveyed say they have considered leaving their employers in the past year. The…

When financing equipment, knowing your business has never been more important

In a previous career, Jeff Horler worked in the funeral management business. Little did he know at the time how applicable the skills required in that line of work –…

Manage fleet yard traffic in name of safety, productivity

Fleet yards differ in size, physical layouts, and potential hazards. But a sound traffic management plan can address every underlying issue – ensuring that trucks and trailers move through the…

Consider unique needs when tackling truck insurance claims

The leading causes of truck insurance claims can sound familiar from one operation to the next, but fleets still need to focus on their unique needs when establishing the priorities…

Training, safety investments prevent violations

Some people like BLT – bacon, lettuce and tomato – in their sandwich. Commercial carrier folks may not find it to their taste, especially when talking about BLT (brake, light…

Developing, engaging employees is key with an evolving workforce

Bare minimum Monday – similar to ‘quiet quitting’, which involves just doing the minimum requirements of one’s job – is now a thing. And it’s just one of the factors…

Carriers urged to use downtime to prepare for upswing

The time is perfect for trucking companies to prepare for the next upswing in the market – providing safety training for drivers, servicing and trading equipment, and improving fuel mileage,…

6 ways fleets are dealing with supply chain issues and parts shortages

Allen Jones, director of maintenance and equipment with auto hauler AutoLogistics, has been fixing trucks for more than 35 years and never has he experienced supply chain issues and parts…

Freight broker contracts, business structure, protect against losses

Freight brokers are like the travel agents of the trucking industry – connecting shippers and carriers in exchange for a piece of the revenue. The contracts that govern such relationships,…

CTOA lawyer defends Driver Inc. model

You’d be hard pressed to find a more divisive issue in the Canadian trucking industry than the so-called Driver Inc. employment model for truck drivers. Driver Inc. — a definition…

Alchemist finds people-first approach the solution to high turnover

Glen Parsons believes if you treat your people well, success in the trucking industry will follow. As co-owner of Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPX), a company in which he sold his…

Six Canadian companies among Best Fleets to Drive For

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Best Fleets to Drive For competition, and six of the top 20 winners are from Canada. Canadian Top…

Best Fleets to Drive For program identifies 6 trends in trucking

Administrators of the Best Fleets to Drive For program have interviewed nominated trucking companies, and once again taken the time to identify emerging trends within the businesses. Participation in…