The federal government is promising to crack down on allegations of widespread fraud in the trucking industry , a phenomenon that has become known as “Driver Inc.”

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu told a House of Commons committee Thursday the government has set aside millions to deal with what experts say is the widespread misclassifying of truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees to exploit tax and labour law loopholes that benefit employers.

This practice — “Driver Inc.” — has also been described as a threat to public safety out of fears those same companies will also cut corners on driving training, maintenance and safety protocols.

“The ultimate goal is to make sure that we send an even stronger message to the cheaters out there that we’re going to find you and

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