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  “If we could find a way To get inside Each other's mind, If you could see you Through my eyes Instead of your ego I believe you'd be Surprised to see That you've been blind.” Joe South Joe South wrote a song called, “Walk a mile in my shoes,”...

Change to the chain? On the verge of a new market cycle. According to a report by Statista, the estimated market size of long-distance freight trucking market in Canada was $26.5 billion USD in 2021. However, the Canadian freight spot market...

Some great news for the trucking industry. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will remove the vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizens entering the country as of May 12, 2023. In a statement, the DHS confirms...

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced on Monday, March 27, that Canada is creating a new economic path under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help employers hire skilled refugees and displaced individuals.  This new pathway will...

The "Freedom Convoy 2022" saga seems to never cease. Ottawa lawyer Paul Champ is launching a class action lawsuit against the convoy organizers, who occupied city streets in January and February 2022. Champ is seeking $290 million in damages...

  The Truckload Carriers Association 2023 Annual Convention, Truckload 2023 Orlando, culminated with two Canadian carriers picking up major awards. Bison Transport of Winnipeg, and C.A.T. Inc of Coteau-du-Lac, QC, were big winners.  Bison Transport won the  2022 TCA Fleet Safety Awards...

Two of Canada's most respected carriers have joined forces in a deal that sees Kriska Transportation Group acquiring Liberty Linehaul's U.S. and Canadian operations.  Kriska's acquisition of Liberty Linehaul adds 72 tractors and 157 trailers to the Kriska fleet.  Liberty Linehaul...

HAMILTON, ON – Next week, the City will start installing new and modified truck route signage throughout Hamilton to implement the recommendations of the 2022 Truck Route Master Plan Update.  The truck route network is enforced through Hamilton Traffic By-law...

This year's International Roadcheck has been set for May 16-18, according to an announcement by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event in which CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives...

A considerable number of ‘Contract’ Truck Drivers are Incorporated and may be filing taxes as a small business, while CRA may classify them as Personal Services Business. Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) What is a personal services business in Canada? A personal services...