Policy Statement : All commercial truck operators shall be officially recognized as self-employed small business owners, allowing them to receive earnings through their registered corporations.
This classification accounts for their extended work hours, travel-related costs, and operational expenses, providing fair taxation benefits, improved deductions for business expenses, and financial stability.
- Purpose To formally recognize commercial truck operators, including drivers using third-party equipment and owner-operators, as self-employed small business owners due to the unique nature of their work. This recognition acknowledges their extended working hours, high travel-related expenses, and business-related financial commitments, ensuring they are compensated appropriately and can operate through their registered corporations.
- ScopeThis policy applies to all commercial truck operators engaged in cross-border, inter-provincial, and local freight transportation, including: Truck drivers operating third-party commercial vehicles, Owner-operators managing and operating their own trucks, Drivers under lease agreements with trucking companies.
- Definitions
- Commercial Truck Operators: Individuals who operate heavy vehicles for commercial transport of goods across borders, between provinces, or locally.
- Self-Employed / Small Business Owners: Operators who work 70+ hours per week, incur personal expenses for lodging and meals while away from home, and manage their operations like a small business.
- Corporate Payment Structure: Allowing truck operators to be compensated directly through their incorporated business entities for tax and financial benefits.