Real-world analysis on trucking regulations, market trends, and business strategy — written by operators who live it.
FMCSA Motus is still new, and registration issues could delay new trucking authorities in 2026. Here's what new carriers should know before applying.
Read more →Canadian truckers hauling freight into the United States must follow U.S. hours-of-service and ELD rules while operating south of the border. Here's what cross-border drivers need to know.
Read more →When comparing owner operator vs company driver in Canada, the biggest differences are income, responsibility, control and financial risk. Both options can provide a good career, but they offer very different lifestyles.
Read more →If your qualified commercial truck operates in Ontario and at least one other IFTA province or U.S. state, you will generally need an IFTA licence. Here is how the International Fuel Tax Agreement works and what Canadian carriers need to know.
Read more →Starting a dispatching business in Canada sounds simple — find loads, call carriers, book freight, take a percentage. But dispatching done properly is operations. Here is what you need to know before you start.
Read more →Effective June 25, 2026, the U.S. began strictly enforcing English language proficiency for all CDL drivers operating within U.S. borders - including those from Canada.
Read more →Starting a trucking business can be one of the most profitable and punishing moves you'll ever make. Here are 5 hard truths most new carriers and brokers learn the hard way.
Read more →CRA and federal task forces are taking a harder look at the Driver Inc. model. Starting with the 2026 tax year, payments over $500 to incorporated driver-service companies need to be reported on a T4A.
Read more →The freight market is shifting fast - rates are soft, fuel and insurance are high, and more major carriers are closing their doors across the U.S., Canada, and overseas.
Read more →Cargo and equipment theft has become one of the biggest issues in trucking today. In 2024, over 3,600 incidents were reported across Canada and the U.S. - a 27% jump from the year before.
Read more →FMCSA is cracking down hard on English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs. If your driver can't hold a basic conversation at the scale or explain their log, they're getting parked.
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