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North Americans and people throughout the world have massively curtailed their travel since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020. Now that vaccines are available and general complacency has set in, restrictions have eased in places, holiday travel is...
Starting a new career is challenging for many reasons.  When specific qualifications are required, it can be costly too.  While a career as a truck driver can offer a great return on the investment required to obtain a commercial...
Operating a commercial motor vehicle can be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 679 large truck occupants were killed on the job in the...
Approximately 800,000 food service jobs have been lost across Canada in the past month and about one in 10 restaurants in the country have permanently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey suggests. Restaurants Canada, a not-for-profit association...
The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is all set to showcase “Training with Technology” at its 30th Anniversary Conference on February 21 and 22. The conference will be held at Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre 8525...
Highway 1 between Boston Bar and Lytton has reopened for travellers following a closure due to the Kookipi Creek wildfire. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and its contractors have completed the removal of dangerous trees and loose rocks from...
What are the most important elements of financial/tax planning? SAVING  at least 10% of your income before all deductions… Pay yourself first! A good book to read is The Wealthy Barber written by David Chilton whom I have met...
Trailer Mechanics Academy: A Training Opportunity from TIP GROUP A leading truck and trailer service provider has announced they are commencing a new and innovative Academy to educate and train trailer mechanics. The TIP Group, a world-leading truck and trailer...
In occupational health and safety (OH&S), hazard assessments are done to identify hazards that may be present to workers performing a certain job.  Hazard assessments are part of a thorough health and safety program, and the biggest advantage they...
Trucking Industry in Canada has welcomed Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. The recently launched five-day program is a part of CVSA’s annual awareness and outreach endeavour. Through this program, the alliance with the help of law...