Navigating transportation mergers and acquisitions
The global supply chain crisis of 2021 and 2022 highlighted the strategic importance of the transport and logistics industry. Since then, the industry has emerged as a focal point for transformational M&A activity, primarily as a result of the burgeoning […]
Top 10 hiring tips for motor carriers
It is imperative for a motor carrier to maintain its safety fitness certificate(s) in good standing at all times. Failure to do so could jeopardize its operations. Much of this depends on its ability to hire and retain great drivers, […]
CRA’s new audit initiative: Compliance strategies for cross-border motor carriers
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is constantly undertaking various audit initiatives across the country. In recent years, the CRA has targeted aggressive tax planning, related parties, high-net-worth taxpayers, risk-based businesses, and many others. One such audit initiative focuses on sections 102 […]
Miller Thomson’s lawyers author an article in Private Motor Carrier Magazine
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Louis Amato-Gauci, Ellen Kim and Chloe Kyrtsakas author “How to Select Drivers: Best Practices,” an article in Private Motor Carrier Magazine. There are many reasons why manufacturers may invest in their own private transportation fleets. A private fleet allows a […]
Transport & Logistics latest legal trends and insights series: Part 1
On November 14, 2023, Miller Thomson’s National Transportation & Logistics Group hosted an in-person educational seminar in Toronto, discussing the latest legal trends and insights surrounding the transportation and logistics industry. It was hosted by Miller Thomson’s Transport and Logistics […]
Don’t forget: ELD mandates beginning enforcement on January 1, 2023
What is it? Electronic logging devices (“ELDs”) are devices installed into commercial motor vehicles that use a computer-based software to monitor the activities of the vehicle’s driver to ensure compliance with hours of service legislation. The use of ELDs has […]
Cyberattacks in your supply chain – Canada Post data breach highlights risks
Over the past twelve months, we have seen more and more clients experiencing a variety of cybersecurity incidents. Most prominently, these have been “business email compromise” incidents as well as malware deployments, such as ransomware attacks. The latter have received […]
Transportation of lithium batteries by motor carriers
Transportation of products containing lithium batteries by motor carriers is becoming increasingly common. This type of battery is found throughout items we use in daily life and can be divided into two categories: lithium ion and lithium metal. Lithium ion […]
‘Tis the Season: For a Spike in Cargo Theft
Private Motor Carrier Magazine, Vol. 8, Issue 5 - Winter 2020, pp 32-34
The cost of cargo crime in Canada is estimated to be around $5 billion annually, perpetrated primarily through the theft of trucks and transport trailers full of merchandise. The Greater Toronto Area reportedly has among the highest rates of cargo […]
Legal Perspectives on a Global Pandemic: COVID-19 as a ‘Teachable Moment’ for Carriers
Private Motor Carrier Magazine, Vol. 8, Issue 3, pg 31 - 33
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, private motor carriers may need to hit the reset button, learn from this experience, and look for ways to improve operational efficiency and scalability going forward. Contract terms, policies, practices and procedures should […]
