The underground economy is thriving in Canada’s trucking industry because the federal government refuses to take meaningful action against those in the trucking industry who cheat, defraud the system and…
Tell the Government: ‘We Matter Too. Do the Right Thing & Enforce the Law’ Read more...
The topic of driver misclassification and Driver Inc. is a major factor in why smaller carriers are struggling in a down market, according to carriers speaking at the Truckload Carriers…
Small Carriers Facing Big Challenges in Down Market, Including Driver Inc Threat Read more...
ESDC has created two posters to inform employees and employers of their rights and obligations in regards to classifying workers properly as employees. ESDC’s Misclassification Team in various regions are…
ESDC Creates Workplace Posters Warning about Misclassification Read more...
The Government of Canada last week announced a series of changes to immigration levels and immigration programs, including targeted reforms to the high wage stream of the temporary foreign worker…
TFWP Needs Fraud Reform, Not Political Hastiness: CTA Read more...
A group of Ontario truck drivers and labour advocates gathered last week in Brampton to protest carrier companies who withhold wages, misclassify employees as independent contractors and deny standard labour…
Below is an editorial by Leo Barros, Trucknews.com/Today’s Trucking: Another weekend brought another protest to Ontario’s trucking heartland – Brampton. The placards have become a familiar sight and so have…
EDITORIAL: Driver Inc. Truckers Can’t Have their Cake and Eat it Too Read more...
In a message to industry during National Trucking Week, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) noted it will continue efforts to safeguard federal labour standards by monitoring and addressing misclassification…
ESDC Launches New Campaign Against Driver Inc. Misclassification Read more...
A recent Globe & Mail article tackled the issue of personal services businesses (PSB) and how many – especially in the trucking industry – operate incorrectly in accordance to rules…
G&M: Majority of PSBs Operate Incorrectly Read more...
The trucking industry is facing a tax evasion and labour misclassification crisis. The announcement by ESDC this week is a recognition that this crisis requires special enforcement attention through the creation of a specific road transportation…
