Government audits uncover significant trucking safety shortcomings
1 Nov 1 · 12d ago · 5 articles · 1 post · 2 comments · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Recent government audits, roadside inspections, and police investigations reveal significant gaps in truck maintenance and driver licensing compliance. Industry analysis identifies two emerging segments: operators investing in trained drivers and equipment, and those cutting corners on safety, training, and labour practices.
“We're seeing two industries emerging. One makes investments in their people and equipment and another growing segment has little regard for labour practices, tax compliance, safety and training.”
Jonathan BlackhamKen Adams Chairman, Truck Training Schools Association of OntarioJonathan Blackham Director of policy and public affairs, Canadian Trucking AllianceKate Shingler Driver (recounting 2005 experience)
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first by Sudbury News, 12d ago · also Yahoo News Canada, CTV News, paNOW, CHCH, Yahoo! Finance Canada, CityNews Toronto
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- Trucking sector training, safety concerns grow Yahoo News Canada · 12d ago
- Canada’s trucking industry racked by non-compliance, training and safety concerns CTV News · 12d ago
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I disagree, I think the influx of “this quality” of new comers is the exact reason Canada is in this situation. Look at stats Canada immigration numbers. Since truduea started he opened the doors and made it insanely easy for people to cheat the system and get to Canada on a golden visa. It started off as a small number and compounded year over…
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I live in Alberta so shitty drivers are a dime a dozen here and yet the worst drivers I see are truck drivers. Unsafe maneuvers, tailgating, speeding are just a few of the things I see them do on a daily basis. In a car or pickup it’s bad enough to do those things, in an 18-wheeler it’s absolutely fucking idiotic. I stay as far away as possible…
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