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ESDC Sends Message to Industry - Driver Inc. Misclassification Illegal and has Consequences
Sep 09, 2025 | Advocacy, Business Operations, Driver Inc., Government, Labour Code
As Canada celebrates National Trucking Week, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is taking the opportunity to deliver a serious...

CTA Statement: Commercial Truck Driver Training and Safety Oversight of Trucking Companies & Issuance of VISAs
Aug 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Cross Border, Drivers, News Releases, Safety
A fatal truck collision in Florida this week has sparked several statements from U.S. officials who raised serious concerns over...

Why Health and Safety Audits Matter for Trucking Companies in Canada
Jul 17, 2025 | Business Operations, Safety
Hey there! If you’re in the trucking business in Canada, you’ve probably heard about health and safety audits.

STA CALLING ON PROVINCE TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE GETTING INVOLVED IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
Jun 19, 2025 | Advocacy, Business Operations, Drivers, Driver Shortage, Government, News Releases, Saskatchewan
CALLS COME AS MORE THAN HALF OF SASKATCHEWAN TRUCKERS OLDER THAN 45
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Enforcement Blitzes Unveil Non-Compliance ‘Insanity’ Facing Trucking Industry
Jun 04, 2025 | Business Operations, Compliance, Government, News Releases
Recent ESDC blitzes continue to expose the harsh reality that many segments of the trucking industry are out-of-control when it...
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OEMs to CTA: Current Federal GHG Regulations are Incompatible with Needs of Vocational Sector
Apr 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Economy, Technology
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has heard growing concerns from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and truck dealers across Canada who...
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A Third of Truck Drivers Demand to Work Illegally: CTA
Apr 21, 2025 | Business Operations, Driver Inc., Drivers
More than one in three truck drivers applying for a job with Canadian trucking companies ask to work under an...
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Staying Safe on the Road: Top Safety Concerns for Professional Commercial Drivers as the Weather Warms Up
Apr 11, 2025 | Business Operations, Drivers
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it’s crucial for professional commercial drivers to be aware of the unique...
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Trucking Industry Urges Relief in the Wake of Tariffs
Mar 04, 2025 | Business Operations, Cross Border, Economy, News Releases, Supply Chain, USA
(TORONTO, March 4, 2025) – The 25 percent tariffs announced last night by US President Trump will devastate a trucking...
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Transportation Ministers Take Action to Improve Truck Safety, Address Underground Economy and Critical Infrastructure
Feb 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Cargo Insurance, Driver Shortage, Government, News Releases, Safety
Trucking issues took centre stage at Friday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, with...
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