CTA welcomes federal study into Driver Inc.

Source: CTA

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to launch a formal study into the Driver Inc. model, calling it a “long-overdue investigation” into one of the most damaging schemes facing the trucking industry and Canadian taxpayers.

The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) announced it will begin the study next month, holding at least six meetings, with a final report expected by year’s end. The Minister of Transport, the Secretary of State for Labour, and the Secretary of State for Revenue will each be summoned to testify for at least one hour.

According to the CTA, Driver Inc.—a system where truck drivers are improperly classified as independent contractors—amounts to a coordinated scheme that undermines tax laws, labour rights, immigration rules, and road safety.

CTA President and CEO Stephen Laskowski described the issue as a “national crisis” and urged lawmakers to take swift action:

“We thank all members of the committee for their commitment to examining the ongoing crisis in our industry,” he said, expressing hope that the study will lead to meaningful political action and stronger enforcement.

The CTA warned that Driver Inc. undermines compliant carriers by allowing companies to sidestep payroll deductions, employment standards, and insurance premiums, costing billions in lost revenue that would otherwise support public services such as hospitals and schools, while also increasing risks on Canada’s highways.