We are not professionals. When a trucking company can hire,train and license a driver the same as they can a forklift driver we are no where near...
Most drivers couldn't make a living by running legal. That's sad when you think of it but it also shines a negative light on the argument that...
Make no mistake........The OTA is a lobby group for trucking companies,they don't care about drivers,never have and never will. They represent...
The DOUBLE 53 rule is an initiative of the OTA. Those can only run outside of the GTA and major metropolitan areas for now......basically the...
No,unions did not kill your economy. Corporate greed and the globalisation of trade killed your economy. Take a look at the trade deficit your...
I have to agree that if one doesn't speak fluent English or French then they shouldn't be driving.
I think now,more than ever unions should regain a place within the North American workforce. We are seeing corporate profits surge ahead while...
If the requirements for getting a license were more stringent,then regardless of color,there would be far fewer drivers out here causing problems....
This has little to do with safety and just looks like another tool for companies in controlling drivers to a further extent. Otherwise I would...
A strike would be great. Unfortunately there are just too many drivers that can't afford to or won't shut down for a few days. There are many...
Owning "slaves" has been abolished. Owning "Truckers" is still legal. Migrant farm workers have more rights.
The Gov't says once you pass a test that you're good to drive a truck.......there is no graduated system. Why work for these companies? If...
By law...no. The company had you sign a "contract agreement" in regards to the repayment of money? Nice try. The labour board will most likely...
Get use to it. If a company cuts the rate to the point a driver makes $14 per driving hour then that's more than that driver will make flipping...
A company driver(which has an employee/employer relationship) cannot be sued for damages by his company,they are protected under labour laws....
Mudslinger. Go find a small company where the owner shows up for work every day. Get an interview for whatever job they will offer you. Show...
They want to make sure "You know how to run your business". It's not your business in any way shape or form if you lease the truck. If the...
Drivers lay down for pretty much everything that comes at them,so we get laws like this put on us. Get used to it,soon CB's will banned...
There are companies out there that actually make money off of leasing trucks to drivers,do the math and you'll see that. If you want a...
End of the road........I changed the post to omit that statement you commented on. I didn't think it was responsible telling guys to do...
