Category: Trucking Industry
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Interprovincial Trade: What Does it Actually Mean?
International trade represents about 20% of Canada’s GDP – but what does it actually mean? This week’s blog takes a look at the BDC webinar Unlocking Growth: How New Federal Policies Could Reshape Interprovincial Trade.
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BDC Webinar summary: What’s next? Business strategies to overcome uncertainty.
The Business Development Bank of Canada recently hosted a webinar about business strategies to overcome uncertainty. This week’s blog post covers the highlights of BDC’s webinar.
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Explore the Gordie Howe International Bridge
In May, the PMTC hosted a webinar with Heather Grondin of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority to discuss the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. Set to open in Fall 2025, this $6.4B project connects Highway 401 to I-75 with a new cable-stayed bridge and modern border facilities. With advanced traffic tech, 60 inspection lanes, and multi-use…
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Women in Concrete
Jackie Philpott, Fleet Manager at Innocon, leads operations for over 300 trucks in the GTA ready-mixed concrete industry. With 20+ years in construction and 6 years in concrete, she combines experience and innovation to improve fleet management. Starting with snowmobiles and inspired by a high school Auto-Tech teacher, Jackie advanced to managing equipment in natural…
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Inside Enforcement
Ever wonder what roadside enforcement is all about? This week’s blog details points discussed in the February Inside webinar hosted by CarriersEdge, focusing on the ins and outs of enforcement and roadside inspections.
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Inside Language and Translation Support
This week’s blog is a conversation between Jane Jazrawy, Marie-France Dunn, and Kristen Hernandez about the importance of language and translation in the trucking industry for CarriersEdge’s “Inside Webinar Series.”
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A Step in the Right Direction
This week’s blog from Mike Millian, President of the PMTC, discusses how a pilot program will serve the transportation industry and Canada as a whole.
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Amy Reny: A Leader in Fleet and Procurement
With her specialized knowledge and ability to wear many hats, it’s no surprise that Amy Reny was recently nominated as a top woman to watch in transportation. This week’s blog from GFL features a look at Amy Reny, a leader in fleet and procurement.
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Unveiling the Realities Faced by Women in Male-Dominated Industries: Are Male-Dominated Industries Still Male-Dominated?
Are male-dominated industries still male-dominated? This week’s blog post from Hannah MacDonald, Better Together Group, discusses conversations that she has had with various women in different male-dominated industries to determine whether these industries were still predominantly male.
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Illegal Incorporated Driver Model is a Stain on Our Industry
This week’s blog is an opinion piece on the impact of the illegal incorporated driver model Driver Inc on the transportation industry from Mike Millian, President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada.
