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National Trucking Week message from OTA

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It has been another challenging year for all Ontarians. It has been a particular challenging year for the men and women who have kept our country moving throughout the pandemic — from office workers to warehouse workers and of course our drivers. As chairperson of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), I would like to thank […].

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Big customers carry risks and rewards alike

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Every freight sales rep wakes up in the morning hoping today’s the day they close that massive deal — the one that’ll double the fleet size and their commission cheques all at once. But sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. Big accounts can lead to customer concentrations that put your company […].

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Is your management style Ying or Yang?

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There are many definitions of an effective manager. I think of it as Ying and Yang. Let’s take a quick look into the differences. When hiring a manager, it is pertinent to overlay the company’s goals. Is this a company whose strategic plan is to grow exponentially or one that is planning moderate gains in […].

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Experienced? Be prepared to prove it, or it’ll be worthless.

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Jaspal Singh Bal can’t get a job. He has 22 years of experience as an AZ driver, the most recent five as an owner-operator. A clean driving record – no claims. But the best price he can get on an insurance premium of his own is $41,500 per year. That’s because insurance providers can’t verify […].

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National Trucking Week wishes from CTA

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As a 60-year veteran of the trucking industry, I have witnessed dramatic change in the sector. However, with all of that change, one thing has remained constant – the resiliency and dedication of our people. When I started as a young man in the industry, I was taught to work hard by wonderful, dedicated professionals. […].

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Let’s move forward, together

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For over two decades our nation has earmarked the first week in September for celebrating the contributions of the women and men in the Canadian trucking industry.