The word civility is defined as formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech. Its origin is the word “civilitas” which relates to citizens. Words aligned with civility include courtesy, politeness, good manners, graciousness, and respect. The Institute for Civility in Government goes beyond this definition to include “disagreement without disrespect.” What does that mean?…

If you are based in a province that offers facility insurance and you are using facility insurance, you are or were likely in trouble. If you use facility insurance, it will either slowly or quickly put your company into bankruptcy. What makes the facility insurance market so problematic? Facility insurance is often 3 to 5…

I have interviewed several hundred operators in the last couple of months. Too many of them simply did not understand the basics of personal income taxes. I had several who stated that if the taxes are too high, they argue with the accountant until they reduce it. Others say, if it’s too high, they just…

I have had the pleasure of visiting several Asian carriers in the last few years. We also have many Asian clients at our firm, and I have seen this segment of the industry grow immensely since my wife and I were driving over 30 years ago. Our firm could easily be described as multi-cultural since…

The Over The Road June issue is now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our June 2024 list of recruiters, please go here.

Good day Truck Drivers. The Canadian economy seems to be in a large rut. Many trucking companies are not hiring. Freight is moving but the low amount of freight is allowing shippers to pay and get unbelievably low shipping rates. The economy seems to be in a hole and trucking is certainly in a recession.…

The Over The Road May issue is now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our May 2024 list of recruiters, please go here.

Are we in a trucking recession? It sure appears that way to me, an outsider. In my safety consulting business, I get to visit many trucking companies. Most are the long-haul variety that also cross the border into the United States. Many of my customers are telling me one of two things. First, the amount…