News - Canadian Trucking Alliance

Out of The Shadows: The Rise of ‘Zero-Employee’ Trucking

Thursday August 11, 2022 | Admin & Tax, Business Conditions, Cargo Crime & Security, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety

There’s no doubt the illicit Driver Inc model is growing out in the open – and the government is running out of time to stop it, says CTA
Teamsters to Drivers: ‘Engage with Shady Companies Participating in Driver Inc ‘Scam’ at Own Risk

Monday August 08, 2022 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety

The Teamsters are actively warning truck drivers not to fall victim to carrier companies trying to multiplate them into taking part of the tax evasion and driver misclassification scam known as Driver Inc.
Natgas Truck Sales on the Rise, While Electric Draws More Interest: ACT

Friday August 05, 2022 | Business Conditions, Environment & Fuel, Technology & Equipment

North American natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 11% year-to-date through May, according to ACT Research.
Fuel, Supply Chains Woes Keep capacity Tight: FTR

Friday July 29, 2022 | Business Conditions

Industry forecaster FTR says fuel prices and tight capacity utilization offset some rate relief enjoyed by shippers. FTR says its outlook for the index reflects little change as utilization and rates are likely to remain “mildly unfavorable” for shippers.
Boughton to Retire from Trailcon

Friday July 29, 2022 | Announcements

Al Boughton will officially retire from Trailcon Leasing July 29, when he takes on new responsibilities with the Wilson Asset Group of Companies, supporting growth at its Wilson Terra Firma Holdings real estate division.
REMINDER: Transport Canada Seeking Input on Client Identification Database Proposal

Tuesday July 26, 2022 | News Releases, Operations & Safety

The proposed amendment includes important elements that would update the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) to:
Mullen: No Signs of Freight Recession, but Supply Chain Issues Holding Economy Back

Friday July 22, 2022 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage

Merger and acquisition activity and an ability to pass along price increases were the drivers behind the strong second quarter growth for Mullen Group, said its chairman Murray Mullen, who also added that while the pace of growth will moderate, he doesn’t see any signs of a significant slowdown anytime soon.
CRA Announces New Initiative Aimed at PSBs and Driver Inc.

Thursday July 21, 2022 | Admin & Tax, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released a bulletin outlining efforts to increase oversight on Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) – a technical tax term for what many in the trucking industry believe is used as cover for companies who are engaged in the illicit practices as part of the Driver Inc. scheme.

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