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Running a trucking company is hard work, especially in the current economic climate. While some carriers are struggling — or even shutting their doors —

George Hatch and Amanda Smith haul goods in different provinces and never met, but they both have something in common – they’re paid to hang out with

New digitized trade documents and unfair competition from shipping lines infringing on turf for inland cargo are top priorities during a gathering of transportation leaders and government officials convened by the world’s largest freight forwarding association.

Truck drivers will continue to provide key contributions to the freight industry as automation is steadily adopted throughout the transportation landscape, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said recently.

Hourly pay is spreading throughout trucking, even to long-haul fleets. The trend has potential to reduce detention or lead to fair compensation for it. More here.

While leased owner-operators are least likely to experience such new pay plans, small fleet owner-operators with authority appear to be leaders in trying newer models.