March 12thEbulletinArrive can App Travel Submission Corrections Good afternoon PMTC Members and contacts. Earlier this week we were advised of a concern of drivers with the entry of Travel Information into eh Arrive Can App. The issue raised was when a driver incorrectly filled out the information on the app, specifically forgetting to enter the…

NEED # 1 What do I need if I am a Driver looking for a job? At a cursory overview, it is not that complicated. First, I need to be satisfied that I will be paid a reasonable rate; either hourly, by the mile or by percentage. It must be a rate that will fulfill…

Did you know that every company has a licence, and that the licence has a point system? Most things that drivers do on the road are recorded and can add points to the company’s licence. Unfortunately, the points added are a bad thing. If your company receives enough points, it can cause any power unit…

Once again, another income tax season is upon us and we are still stuck in COVID-19 restrictions. Many times, I have been asked for my opinion about when it will end? My answer is the same. It entirely depends on politics and public opinion. Some regions of North America have completely opened, and others are…

The Over The Road March issue now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our March 2021 list of recruiters, please go here.

In the late eighties, American Express trademarked the slogan, “membership has its privileges.” In those days you had to pay a fee to carry their card, so they wanted you to feel as if you were a part of a preferred group. This adage applies to trade and professional organizations as well, as the focus…

As you know, The Government of Canada has utilized various tools at its disposal to help limit the spread of COVID-19 across the border. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA has been working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other federal partners along with provincial partners to ensure…

International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service FEBRUARY 2, 2021 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on…