Feature Stories

The story behind 'Best Fleets to Drive For'

Having completed its fourth year, the Best Fleets to Drive For competition has already become one of the most sought after awards a North American trucking company can win.
Apr 24, 2012


COMPANY PROFILE: The time was right for TimeLine

SASKATOON, Sask. -- They’ve been in business barely a year-and-a-half, yet Saskatoon’s TimeLine Logistic is already making a name for itself.
Apr 17, 2012


Load securement: Take a load off your mind

TORONTO, Ont. -- Load securement rules for flatdeck haulers are a constant concern; the rules are often in a state of flux and enforcement’s interpretation of the rules is not always consistent.
Mar 19, 2012


The trucking industry's musculoskeleton in the closet

TORONTO, Ont. -- In many jurisdictions across Canada, workers’ compensation premiums have continued to climb in recent years even as trucking’s on-road safety record has improved. The rise in premiums – sometimes in the double...
Feb 27, 2012


Let's get personal

Building understanding into how one "ticks" is key to leadership development at Versacold-a Canada-based global 3PL specializing in cold storage and distribution.
Feb 3, 2012


Autogreasers 101: An in-depth overview of automatic lubrication systems

In a study conducted by a major component manufacturer, improper lubrication accounts for 53% of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant maintenance costs. The majority of failures are caused by: contamination...
Jan 10, 2012


Towards cleaner diesels

The legislative efforts on both sides of the border to control tailpipe emissions on heavy duty vehicles is something all maintenance managers have had to become familiar with over the past few years. Given the impact of such legislation,...
Jan 4, 2012


Carrot and stick

A new venture in B.C. claims to offer truckers a way to enhance their bottom lines, saving them money via reduced diesel fuel purchases while putting cash in their pockets by selling carbon offsets.
Dec 5, 2011


A smooth move

LANSING, Mich. -- Moving day, which happens for more than four million Canadians each year, is said to be one of the most stressful days in a person's life.
Nov 30, 2011


SPECIAL REPORT: The I-Shift shines in Sweden

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - It may pain us to admit it, but the Europeans are far ahead of us when it comes to adopting certain truck technologies that have the potential to transform the industry for the better. Take, for example, automated...
Nov 9, 2011


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