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In the past few years, I have been working with senior leadership of various trucking companies in the truckload sector to help them accomplish their personal and corporate goals. As with all of you, I have had many mentors. These folks we have emulated came to us through either formally defined roles, or people we…

In my company, we had a saying that went like this; one plus one plus one equals seven! The reference reflected the notion that often a person throws an idea out to the group, and the majority discounts the offering. Still, one person sees a little nugget of gold, and the next thing you know,…

Industry stands ready to increase vaccination rate of essential truck drivers  (TORONTO, April 20, 2021) — As positive COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, there is an increased emphasis on solutions to stopping the virus and, naturally, renewed focus on some industries which are accused of disproportionally propelling its spread to other sectors of the economy.…

March 12thEbulletinArrive can App Travel Submission Corrections Good afternoon PMTC Members and contacts. Earlier this week we were advised of a concern of drivers with the entry of Travel Information into eh Arrive Can App. The issue raised was when a driver incorrectly filled out the information on the app, specifically forgetting to enter the…

As you know, The Government of Canada has utilized various tools at its disposal to help limit the spread of COVID-19 across the border. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA has been working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other federal partners along with provincial partners to ensure…

International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service FEBRUARY 2, 2021 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on…

WSIB Expands Driver Inc. Reporting Tools (TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2020) — WSIB is broadening its utility belt to help the public and trucking industry uncover and report carriers and drivers engaged in the illegal Driver Inc. scheme. To go along with an anonymous tip line (1-888-SI-LEADS (1-888-745-3237), WSIB is also offering a web portal, Report Fraud , and contact directly by email, sileads@wsib.on.ca.  Each channel…

Wendell Erb Named OTA Chair; Promises to take Aim at Level Playing Field Issues (TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020) — Wendell Erb, president and CEO of Baden, Ont.-based Erb Transport, was named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association for a two-year term. The announcement was made today at the OTA’s virtual executive conference and board meeting. …