Business Management How to become a “driver-centric” carrier by Michael Zelek You would be hard pressed to find a trucking company that does not claim to be “driver-centric”. Take a look at recruiting ads and you will see that there are…
Business Management Our industry’s people problems are global in scope by James Menzies It’s incredible what can be learned at trucking conferences. Bring together decision makers at the highest levels, as the American Trucking Associations does at its annual Management Conference & Exhibition,…
Business Management Can joining the Retention Council help your business succeed? by Ray Haight In my company, we had a saying that went like this: 1+1+1=7. It reflected the notion that one person throws an idea out to the group, and the majority discounts…
Business Management Today’s spot market includes unique dynamics by Mike McCarron For a long time “spot” was the dirtiest four-letter word in freight. Loads went to load boards and brokers after every carrier in the shipper’s routing guide had given them…
Business Management Hourly pay best way to deal with wait times by David Henry “Remember that time I went to deliver at XYZ Company and it only took 20 minutes, and they were happy to see me?” That is a real-life occurrence, but quite…
Business Management ATRI survey highlights trucking concerns by Rolf Lockwood Sure, it’s a study looking at trucking in the U.S., but I think the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest Top Industry Issues survey has relevance here too. Not least because…
Business Management The lying recruiter damages fleet retention, reputation by Michael Zelek I recently asked a large group of truck drivers what I should write about when it comes to driver recruitment and retention, and many suggested the topic of “The lying…
Business Management Vision Zero goals will involve more than tech alone by John G Smith A growing number of jurisdictions are approaching highway safety with a commitment that settles for nothing less than perfection. Vision Zero — a strategy that originated in Sweden in 1997…
Business Management Cabotage laws erode supply chain efficiency by Chris Henry Over the past two years, the general public has shown significant interest in the importance of the supply chain and the efficient delivery of commerce. For those operating within the…
Business Management Balance dash cams and privacy rights by Jane Huang Dash cams are often used by commercial vehicle fleets, and driving-facing models are becoming evermore popular — allowing employers to track behaviours such as situational awareness, distracted driving, and seat…
Business Management Keys to addressing trucking’s labor shortage by Mike Millian The Private Motor Trucking Council of Canada (PMTC) was invited to speak to the federal Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on Oct. 17, and took the opportunity to…
Equipment Diesel isn’t dead, and its future might surprise you by Rolf Lockwood Is the diesel engine on its deathbed? You might wonder after hearing Navistar say its new S13 is the last internal combustion engine it will ever…
Business Management Canada has many things of which to be proud. Roads aren’t one of them. by James Menzies If you think Canada’s roads are among the worst in the world and only getting worse, I’ve got news for you. You’re absolutely right. A new study by online global…
Business Management What drivers need to know about medical cards by Heather Ness Do Canadian truck drivers need medical cards to operate into the United States? It’s been a popular question lately, so let’s first backtrack a little and remember the Reciprocity Agreement…
Equipment Green targets should look from wells to wheels by John G Smith Trucking has an undeniable role in the journey toward a greener world, and you don’t have to look very far to see examples of changes in the works. Greenhouse gases…