Ontario schools push for more enforcement

Established Ontario truck driving schools are arguing that a lack of provincial oversight and enforcement is leading to training that churns out poor-quality commercial drivers – despite a mandatory entry-level…

TTA Golf Tournament 2021

Toronto Trucking Association members can reconnect at the golf course in a non-virtual way.

Three generations pave path of growth

What’s in a name? An immigrant success story and a glimpse into the darker side of the past. Frank Augello Sr. immigrated to Canada from Italy more than half a…

MMTA/APTA Transportation Safety Conference

A networking and professional development experience for trucking industry professionals…

Simulators offer safety, training benefits

It felt good getting behind the wheel and hearing the roar of the engine, especially after being stuck at a desk for so many months. Rolling down an empty highway…

Updated: Ottawa truckers rally for kids who died in residential schools

Seventy-five trucks rolled past Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday, to honor the Indigenous children who died at residential schools. “I think we did a great job in getting the…

Ottawa truckers to honor kids who died at residential schools

Truck drivers in Ottawa plan to run a memorial convoy to pay tribute to the children who died at residential schools on Sunday, June 20. “The 215 Truck Rally for…

Book for kids aims to drive passion for trucking

Little kids love trucks. They play with toy vehicles and garbage trucks that roll by their homes fascinate them. And suddenly, the interest wanes. Sophia Sniegowski Begidzhanov aims to keep…

How technology has evolved the safety manager’s role

Safety systems such as lane departure and following distance warnings seem friendly and helpful when you are a new driver, but can get annoying after a while, says an experienced…

Be your own advocate, trucking school CEO says

“Remember that your voice matters and your ideas matter just as much as your male counterparts,” Meenakshi Walia says. When you feel you are being disregarded, you must be your…

Randhawas balance work, family life

“We talk for at least three hours every day,” says Navjot Randhawa. Communication is key for husband and wife who drive tractor-trailers for a living. “I do most of the…

Be proactive to stop cargo theft, expert says

Security tends to be reactive as opposed to proactive and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for companies, says an expert.  Most companies cover the basics and need to examine their…

Research, subsidies will give EVs a boost

Research shows the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at present is likely to be more costly than anticipated and subsidies will be needed, professor Genevieve Giuliano said during a…

Drivers ‘like’ honesty, consistency on social media

Be honest and consistent, highlight your culture, focus on the positive and have fun when using social media, experts advised at a webinar on recruiting and retaining drivers. “Facebook is…

Sidhu shares technical expertise

“Go with what you like to do. If you do not like what you do, you are setting yourself up for failure,” says Isher Sidhu. “If someone forces you to…