"Toronto city council has voted to adopt four transit projects designed by the Doug Ford government. Council voted 22 to 3 in favor after an hours-long debate at city hall on Tuesday. The Mayor’s Executive Committee recommended the council approve a deal hashed out between the Ford government and city and TTC staff. It would see the province, with aid from the federal government, pay for nearly $30 billion in expansion projects in exchange for the city adopting its transit pl

“The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday changes to the commercial vehicle program within the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (MOEP) will make the province the leader in North America for enforcing heavy truck emissions rules. The measure highlights a phased-in approach that will align environmental testing of trucks’ emissions control systems with the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Periodic Mandatory Commercial Vehicle Inspection requirement, the association said.

“First Capital (FCR-T) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) each contributed $26 million to acquire the former site of a Christie cookie-making facility from Mondelez Canada in 2016. The proposal includes one million square feet of retail, restaurants, neighborhood services, office and commercial opportunities, and six million square feet of residential space, with a range of housing options. It is anticipated business at the development will employ up to 3,500. T

I just love my job! Gino R. At Mulmer Services, our drivers are our greatest asset. Each day, they transport thousands of passengers safely and efficiently to offices, community centers, and hospitals across the GTA and Ottawa. Our newest blog series will showcase some of our over 50 dedicated shuttle bus drivers and staff. To kick off the series, meet Gino, our Driver’s Trainer! Mulmer Services Staff: Meet Gino! Gino began working at Mulmer Services seven years ago. He was f

Employee Development Our drivers are our most important asset. Their passion, skill, and expertise are what allow us to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We foster employee development and engagement through our comprehensive in-class and on-site training at hire, and continuously via our Monthly Driver Review and Assistance Program. Our drivers enjoy competitive wages, referral bonuses, flexible vacation time, quarterly safety meetings, Recognition of Service Aw

Welcome back to our blog series on advanced technology initiatives! Our previous post in the series explored the benefits of GPS technology and telematics software. This week we focus on two of our newest tech initiatives: digital display screens and CRM software. Digital Display Screens We can use in-vehicle screens in different areas. For instance, showing display service and route information, hospital notices, safety messages. Moreover, to convey non-travel content, such

Mulmer Services Ltd. proudly supports charitable initiatives in the communities where we operate through donations and sponsorship programs. Our Initiatives We proudly sponsor a number of charitable organizations, initiatives, and foundations, including the Baycrest Foundation, Evergreen Brickworks, McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation, Oakville Hospital Foundation, Trillium Health Centre Foundation, and Sunnybrook Foundation. Mulmer Services Ltd. understands the unique so

High-Tech Mulmer Services Ltd. strives to be an innovator and leader in our field. GPS We accomplish this by leveraging available technologies to create value-adds. They both optimize fleet performance and deliver a better customer experience. We embrace the transformative impact new technologies have within our sector. Moreover, we continually seek new ways to integrate them into our operations. GPS Technology & Telematics Software GPS fleet tracking allows us to maximize ve

We are proud to be the first private transportation company to develop a secure, route-specific bus tracking MSL mobile App for our customers. The MSL Mobile App Benefits Bus Tracking: The MSL Mobile App allows our passengers to view the bus’ location and estimated time of arrival (ETA). Notifications: Passengers can further opt to receive notification when the bus is 5, 10, or 15 minutes from their location. Simply Download: This App is available for download on the Apple an

GPS Mulmer Services strives to be an innovator and leader in our field. We accomplish this by leveraging available technologies to both optimize fleet performance and deliver a better customer experience. For example, all of our vehicles are equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. It allows us to relay critical information – such an engine codes, and exact vehicle location – each and every minute that our vehicles are in service. The benefits of GPS systems are

Every year the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) asks drivers, cyclists and transit riders to identify the roads they think are in most need of improvement. The CAA publishes the results of its Worst Roads campaign annually. So, what makes a “worst road”? On one hand, it could be a number of potholes, uneven or crumbling pavement, congestion and confusing signage. On the other hand, it also could be poorly coordinated traffic lights, and roadways that pose significant ris

Mulmer Services proudly announces that it will once again serve as the Official Transportation Sponsor for the 2016 Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer's. We support Baycrest Foundation, a leader in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, research, and education. The tournament will take place at Scotiabank Pond on May 14 and 15, 2016. About Pro-Am: The Pro-Am is a unique fundraising initiative that provides amateur hockey players a great opportunity. They will be able to

Distracted Drivers Facts Drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to be in a collision than drivers who focus on the road. When drivers take their eyes off the road for more than two seconds, their crash risk doubles (Ministry of Transportation) Ontario Provincial Police are warning drivers that distracted driving is still the number one factor in fatal collisions on provincial highways. In 2015, there were 260 fatal motor vehicle collisions and 299 people kille

Sunday March 20 marks the first day of spring. And though this season brings longer days and warmer temperatures, it also presents a unique set of driving challenges. Keep the following tips in mind as you prepare for variations in temperature, driving conditions, and activity on the roads this spring season. Tips, including: 1. Be patient with your winter tires. Experts recommend waiting until the ambient temperatures reach 7  degrees C to replace your winter tires with all-

While using your smartphone while driving is illegal, many smartphone apps can help make your journey much more enjoyable when used before or after your time on the road. Take a look at our pick of top apps for Canadian drivers. Google Maps Price: Free Get it on: Apple iOS and Android devices Google Maps may be basic in terms of lacking many fancy features other GPS apps have; but what it does do, it does very well. Directions are crystal clear, especially with the voice opt