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  • Govt Depts Confirm Driver Inc. Enforcement Will Have Sharper Teeth

    Govt Depts Confirm Driver Inc. Enforcement Will Have Sharper Teeth

    Canada’s Transport and Labour Ministers recently confirmed to CTA that both departments are busy sharpening their tools aimed at increasing enforcement of Driver Inc. companies.
    In a letter to CTA, Labour Minister Filomena Tassi issued perhaps the Labour Ministry’s most forceful outline to cracking down on Driver Inc. and confirmed it will soon begin targeted enforcement, roll out penalties and even name-and-shame certain non-compliant companies.
    Minister Tassi said ESDC continues to work with CTA, Transport Canada, Revenue Canada to protect the integrity of tax, safety and labour laws and is taking measures legislatively and operationally to ensure Driver Inc – specifically the scheme to misclassify employees and independent contractors – does not undermine the law as well as the comprehensive modernization of the Labour Code.
    “New compliance and enforcement tools will enable the Labour Program to impose penalties and publicly name violators who do not comply with the regulations Under the Code. Furthermore, new legislation will prohibit employers form treating individuals as if they were not employees, especially those who do so in order to avoid obligations or deny employee rights,” the letter stated.
    Minister Tassi cited targeted inspections of suspected Driver Inc. companies as one instrument in Labour’s toolkit. In the meantime, Labour has ramped up communication to inform employers and employees of their roles and responsibilities regarding labour standards and occupational health and safety.
    Similarly, Transport Minister Marc Garneau also wrote CTA and acknowledged data from industry and government which shows a clear connection between Driver Inc. companies and their poor on-road safety performance. In the correspondence, Minister Garneau expressed his commitment to continue to work with CTA to improve truck safety on a number of fronts. CTA had recently sounded the safety alarm for Driver Inc. companies based on an analysis of the numerous fleets assessed by Ontario’s WSIB for Driver Inc. violations.
    “As we all know, a culture of non-compliance is seldom isolated to just one set of rules,” said CTA Chair Jean-Claude Fortin. “It’s much deeper than that. These unscrupulous practices are often ingrained in the business models of these companies, pushing them to cut corners wherever and whenever they can.
    “CTA is pleased to see both ministers acknowledge that Driver inc. is a problem and that they are working with their counterparts in other departments to take a comprehensive and proactive approach to enforcement.”
    Meanwhile, the Minister of National Revenue also confirmed to CTA that CRA has initiated actions related to Personal Services Businesses (PSBs) and Driver Inc. noncompliance. CRA confirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of the tax system, including launching several onsite visits to certain trucking companies.
    The news complements CTA’s new Cost of Compliance, shipper awareness campaign on Driver Inc, which aims to educate customers of freight services within the supply chain on how to choose responsible transportation providers and identify whether freight carriers are cheating on taxes; cutting corners on safety; polluting the environment and otherwise putting shippers at risk of liability and public scrutiny. 
    Source: CTA

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    Jan 15, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals

    Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals
    With the reach on his 821, picking material from his flat deck and moving it for processing, is a snap!

     

    When Boris Grinstein took over the reins of his father’s recycling business, in 2018, his first goal was to develop new business and clients. 
    Action Metals has been serving the Dallas / Fort Worth area since 1994. The younger Grinstein could see that the business was in need of some renewal, and increasing the volume of material in the yard would underwrite his plan to invest in new equipment.
    Step one of the plan was highly successful. More material was getting processed and revenues were on the rise. The second step, however, became problematic.
    Grinstein recalls. “We got an excavator and a company converted it for scrap handling. They raised the cab, extended the boom and added a counterweight.”
    But the crew at Action Metals soon learned that the converted excavator was absolutely not the solution they had hoped for. 
    “It was an awful experience,” says Grinstein. “It wore out real fast. The conversions took the machine ‘way out of spec’. Everything was vibrating. The cab was swinging like a pendulum. We tried welding in some reinforcements for the cab but they didn’t help.” 
    Looking for a better idea, Grinstein reached out to a nearby branch of ASCO Equipment, the Dallas area’s distributor for Sennebogen purpose-built material handlers. “Around Dallas, you see Sennebogen everywhere,” says Grinstein. “One yard has five of them running. They have a good name. When you see the green, you know the work is going to get done.”
    Grinstein had actually looked into earlier models of Sennebogen machines several years ago, but he had some reservations about their design at the time. He was pleased to see that, with the new E-Series models, his concerns had been addressed. After comparing three models in the lineup, he placed his order for a crawler-mounted 821 R-HD scrap handler.
    “We looked at the 818 but decided on the larger 821, for its higher capacity,” he reports. “The 825 would have been a good option too, but the size of the 821 is a better fit for our yard.”

    Sennebogen 821 Is The Purpose-Built Solution For Increasing Yard Capacity At Action Metals
    From his vantage point, the operator has a clear view of the trailer, making it safe and easy to unload.

     

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    Jan 14, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • BCCSA Launches Construction Safety Program

    BCCSA Launches Construction Safety Program

    SiteReadyBC, the first construction site safety orientation program built in BC specifically for the province’s construction employers, launched this summer.
    Created by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), the program is already showing encouraging enrollment and widespread industry adoption. The new online education program was launched in mid-July to replace the formerly used CSTS-09 and any other certifications designed to instruct workers on construction site safety requirements.
    SiteReadyBC was designed to provide the most up-to-date content covering BC laws and regulations, worker rights and responsibilities, an employer’s responsibilities, the role of a supervisor, expectations of worksite behaviour, identifying and controlling workplace hazards, personal protective equipment, and the use of common tools. The program performs double duty, simultaneously certifying workers under Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015), which governs the identification of controlled products. The course is also designed to help employers meet their obligations under OHSR Part 3.23, which requires them to provide vital safety information to new and young workers.
    “We didn’t want to wait until COVID-19 was entirely in the rearview mirror before our launch,” says Mike McKenna, executive director, BCCSA. “There was a demonstrated need for the program and we felt that this launch date offered an excellent opportunity for workers to become certified as they anticipate a robust industry recovery going forward.”
    At the end of August, more than 500 people had registered for SiteReadyBC, exceeding the Alliance’s expectations.
    “We’ve also seen SiteReadyBC become mandatory for all workers employed through British Columbia Infrastructure Benefits and for other major projects and employers,” says McKenna. “We’re very encouraged by the initial reception and response.”
    The program is designed to evolve along with the needs of employers and reflect the feedback of students who have completed the certification, says Erin Linde, director, health and safety services, with BCCSA.
    “In addition to uptake by employers, we feel that the course will continue to demonstrate traction with individuals,” says Linde. “This could include people who are looking to find employment in the construction industry for the first time, those who want to upgrade their skills so they can qualify to be employed on projects where SiteReadyBC is mandatory, and workers who are returning to the industry after an absence and want to update themselves on safety orientation.”
    BC Road Builders are part of BCCSA’s SiteReadyBC affiliate program, and you can find the course listed under the Training section of BCRB’s website.
    Learn more about BCCSA at www.bccsa.ca.

    Source: BCCSA

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    Jan 13, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Western Star Puts Next Generation Truck Through Hell

    Western Star Puts Next Generation Truck Through Hell

    Western Star’s all-new vocational truck is set to be the toughest Western Star yet after being subjected to the extreme and grueling testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). When it arrives, the next Western Star will have the undisputed honor of being the most tested truck in Western Star’s history.
    Born on the backwoods logging roads of British Columbia, Western Star trucks have a storied reputation for delivering tough, dependable reliability for the most demanding of vocational tasks. Supported by the global engineering of Daimler Trucks and state-of-the-art testing facilities of DTNA, the next Western Star is set to carry the brand’s legacy forward.
    “Vocational customers work in the most challenging environments in the world; places where durability and uptime are crucial,” said David Carson, senior vice president, Vocational segment, DTNA. “We have put the next Western Star through its paces to ensure this truck surpasses their expectations. We have a hard-earned reputation for dependability, for reliability, and for toughness that our customers know they can count on when they get to the job site and on the journey there. And we have delivered for them.” 

    Un”shake”able Composure  
    The structures lab at DTNA houses both full vehicle and cab-only shaker tables to accelerate durability testing and find breakage in the lab, years before vehicles get to testing on the road or in the field. Capable of violently manipulating the vehicle on both X- and Y-axes to simulate a lifetime of extreme use in customer hands, the shaker tables can replicate approximately 1 million miles of real-world use in under two months of testing in the lab. For a vocational truck, the validation of the next Western Star’s cab and chassis components started early in the development process and yielded new, internal standards for durability.
    For different loading conditions, a ‘bed plate’ test simulated extreme maneuvers on the chassis and specific components to ensure full capability, while a ‘frame twist’ test cycle was repeated 10,000 times to provide a solid foundation for the new truck and make sure it could withstand the rigors of the toughest vocational operating environments regardless of application or body equipment installed.  
    In order to match the unyielding strength and durability requirements with a maximum focus on driver safety, the PVE team at DTNA destroyed numerous cabs with multiple cab crushing tests. The pendulum test imparted force to the top corners of the cab while the roof strength test applied extra force to the roof to exhaust its strength. Both tests yielded invaluable test data for the new, lighter cab design to ensure it matched and surpassed the performance of other Western Star trucks. Cab impact tests are conducted while the trucks are equipped with a number of sensors and cameras to collect 200 unique data points, all of which are used to deliver safety-focused vehicles to customer fleets and their operators.  

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    Jan 12, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Landscape Ontario Launches GROW Program

    Landscape Ontario Launches GROW Program

    Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is thrilled to announce the launch of a new workforce development and training program. The Get Ready for Opportunities at Work (GROW) program provided in partnership with SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO) and funded in part by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario, is an innovative program that will support the recruitment, development and growth of new entrant workers, current workers in the profession and employers. 

    The New Entrant Worker Training Program:
    The New Entrant Worker Training program is designed to train eligible new workers to fill in-demand jobs that will enable the landscape and horticulture profession to serve current and future demand. This program recruits, selects eligible candidates, and provides a four week training program (during the winter of 2021 to prepare for the spring landscape season) that focuses on technical and soft skills training, followed by a paid 2- week job placement and continued employment to support the growth of the Landscape and Horticulture sector. 
     
    The program is open to individuals who are:
    •    18 years and over; 
    •    Legally permitted to work in Canada; 
    •    Unemployed or underemployed or low household income;
    •    Wanting to explore a new career opportunity in a growing profession;
    •    Residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, or the Kawartha/Muskoka regions. 

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    Jan 11, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Call For Nominations: 2021 Distinguished Woman In Logistics Award

    Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop.com, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). The award started in 2015 as a way to recognize the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in logistics in North America.
    “Each year we continue to be more impressed by the women nominated for the Distinguished Woman in Logistics award as the ranks of women increase in supply chain and the level of professionalism is elevated throughout the industry,” said Ellen Voie, president and CEO of WIT. “It is our honor to recognize such influential women through this award.”
    Sponsored by Truckstop.com and TIA, the award is open to high-performing women in any field related to logistics, including supply chain management, third-party logistics, and trucking.

    Previous DWLA winners include:

    • 2020: Sue Spero, president of Carrier Services of Tennessee, Inc.
    • 2019: Judy McReynolds, chairman, president and CEO of ArcBest
    • 2018: Renee Krug, CEO of Global Tranz
    • 2017: Andra Rush, chair and CEO of Rush Trucking Corporation, CEO and president of Dakkota Integrated Systems, and chair, CEO and president of Detroit Manufacturing Systems
    • 2016: Shelley Simpson, chief commercial officer; EVP People and HR, J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
    • 2015: Kristy Knichel, president of Knichel Logistics

    “As an organization, few have done as much as Women In Trucking to further the causes of women in transportation and logistics,” said Brent Hutto, chief relationship officer, Truckstop.com. “Recipients of The Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award exemplify leadership and service within their communities and the industry as a whole. We are proud to support this incredible award and look forward to highlighting the achievements of these incredible leaders.” 
    The award selection committee includes representatives from WIT, Truckstop.com, TIA and academia. The 2021 winner will be announced during TIA “Capital Ideas” Conference and Exhibition, on Friday, April 9 in Phoenix, AZ.
    “We at TIA are delighted to support Women In Trucking generally, and the Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award in particular,” said Anne Reinke, CEO of TIA. “Whatever TIA can do to help showcase accomplished women in the trucking and logistics industry, we want to do. This award serves to inspire young women who are determining their future careers, and it validates women already in business for contributing mightily to a vital and essential industry.” 
    Anyone may nominate a candidate by completing and submitting the nomination form at https://www.womenintrucking.org/distinguished-woman-in-logistics. Nominations are due February 10, 2021.
    For additional information regarding the nomination process, send an email to [email protected]. 
    Source: Women In Trucking

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    Jan 8, 2021 - 5 years ago

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