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Finance 6 min

HST and GST for Canadian Trucking: What Every Carrier Needs to Know

Charging the wrong tax rate on a freight invoice is one of the most common billing mistakes in Canada. The pickup province sets the rate — not the delivery province. Here's how it works.

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Operations 7 min

What Is a TMS and Does a Small Canadian Fleet Actually Need One?

A transportation management system used to mean six-figure enterprise software with a year-long implementation. That's changed. Here's what a modern TMS does, what it costs, and the five signs your fleet has outgrown spreadsheets.

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Compliance 9 min

Canada vs US Hours of Service Rules: What Cross-Border Carriers Need to Know

Canadian and US hours of service rules are similar but not identical. The wrong ruleset at a US weigh station is a violation. Here's exactly what changes at the border and how to plan around it.

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Operations 6 min

What Is Proof of Delivery and Why It Matters for Canadian Carriers

A disputed delivery without a signed POD costs you the invoice and the customer relationship. Here's what belongs on a proper proof of delivery, what makes it defensible, and why paper fails at the worst possible moment.

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Finance 5 min

How to Calculate Fuel Surcharge for Canadian Trucking Loads

Fuel surcharge is standard in Canadian freight — and consistently underbilled, miscalculated, or forgotten entirely by small carriers. Here's the formula, how DOE pricing works for US loads, and what needs to be on the invoice.

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Fleet 7 min

Owner-Operators vs Company Drivers: How Canadian Carriers Manage Both

Most Canadian fleets run a mix of company trucks and owner-operators. The dispatch flow, pay calculation, and compliance obligations work differently for each. Here's how to manage both without two separate systems.

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Technology 8 min

Best Dispatch Software for Small Canadian Trucking Companies in 2026

Most TMS software sold to Canadian carriers was built for US operations. The Canadian-specific requirements — HST/GST, CVSA compliance, cross-border HOS, PIPEDA — are either missing or add-ons. Here's what to actually look for.

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Operations 6 min

How to Switch Your Trucking Company from Spreadsheets to a TMS Without Losing Your Mind

The fear of switching systems keeps carriers on spreadsheets longer than they should be. Here's what the transition actually looks like, what you need to prepare, and what you can safely ignore.

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Compliance 8 min

PIPEDA and Trucking: What Driver Data Your Canadian Fleet Can and Can't Collect

Canadian carriers collect GPS location, medical details, licence records, and payroll data on their drivers. PIPEDA regulates all of it. Here's what's allowed, how it must be protected, and what the risks look like when something goes wrong.

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