Truck News Blog

• Squeaky wheels could get infrastructure grease flowing

  In Canada, we work with what we have and sometimes forget that our supply chain infrastructure is not so great. Truckers hauling freight across the country are used to delays. […]

• Ottawa keeps approving trucking LMIAs and asking questions later

  The federal government says it’s cracking down on abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. I spent some time over the holidays looking at government provided compliance data, and found […]

• Poinsettias and the uncomfortable truth about Driver Inc.

  As an investor and figurehead president of a freight brokerage, I don’t live in the weeds of the business. I’m too old and crusty to run the day-to-day at Rite […]

• 5 HR trends that will impact employers in 2026

  The trucking and logistics sector is entering a period of rapid transformation. Employers continue to navigate persistent recruitment and retention challenges, rising operating costs, evolving regulations, and the accelerating impact […]

• Non-competition agreements in federally regulated workplaces could be coming soon

  The key to any successful transportation business is its loyal customers. In today’s economy, however, even loyal customers may be persuaded to change transportation providers if the price is right. […]

• Putting people first drives results

  Putting people first isn’t a feel-good slogan — it’s a competitive advantage. That was the clear takeaway when Trucking HR Canada convened leaders from this year’s Top Fleet Employer award-winning […]

• Drivers, please take care of yourselves

  I have been writing tributes about my truck driver friends who have passed away far too often in the past couple of years. I hope I never have to write […]

• Why shippers need to pay attention to recent enforcement developments

  For the first time in years, the federal government is following through on promises to get serious about enforcing laws regarding the misclassification of drivers. That should lead shippers to […]

• Safety Scofflaws: More oversight of annual inspections is desperately needed

  The truck technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the trucks and trailers we all share the roads with are safe. Particularly those charged with conducting annual safety inspections and […]

• Back to basics: How top employers stay ahead

  Trucking HR Canada gathered three private fleets recently to take an inside look at their approaches and practices that help drive their performance as Top Fleet Employers. Leaders from Canada […]