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Don't set sights too high when striving for better health

Source: Print Archives | 2013-04-01
Last month I introduced you to my personal doctrine that has improved my health and quality of life on the road. This personal wellness program has three principles: First you have to answer the question, ‘Do I really want to...

Volvo Trucks offering Bose, Sears seats as factory-installed options

Source: Daily News | 2013-03-15
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has announced that the Bose Ride seat suspension system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on its VNM and VNL highway tractors. Officials say Volvo is the first North American truck...

Justice will be served, and so will breakfast!

Source: Daily News | 2013-03-15
BURLINGTON, Ont. -- The Hamilton-Niagara Falls Fleet Safety Council is presenting a mock trial for the transportation industry for its Annual Spring Seminar this March 28 in Burlington.

Canadian truckers say lack of quality parking affects operations, health

Source: Daily News | 2013-02-08
OTTAWA, Ont. -- More than 60% of truck drivers say they routinely have trouble finding parking or places to rest while operating in Canada, while an overwhelming majority report that facilities and basic amenities are lacking from public rest...

Volvo Trucks searching for safest fleets in North America

Source: Daily News | 2013-01-23
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The search is on, once again, for the safest fleets in North America, with Volvo seeking recipients for its annual Volvo Trucks Safety Award. For the fifth consecutive year, two fleets with the safest driving records and top...

Handle with care

Source: Print Archives | 2012-09-01
Every fleet is expected to handle cargo with care.

Indecent exposure

Source: Print Archives | 2012-09-01
OTTAWA, Ont. – A clarification on the use of window film for ultraviolet (UV) light protection will make the road ahead safer for long-haul truck drivers and those who make a living driving for long periods of time. So far, the...

Trucking Safety Council of B.C. appoints new executive director

Source: Daily News | 2012-04-09
LANGLEY, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. (TSCBC) has appointed John McMahon as its new executive director.

Sending a message

Source: Print Archives | 2012-02-01
CALGARY, Alta. – The province of Alberta is hoping fines assessed to a trucking company and employee after a tragic accident can provide learning experiences that help ensure such incidents don’t happen again.

Workers' compensation rates for trucking industry to increase 2% in 2012

Source: Daily News | 2012-01-03
TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced that workers' compensation premiums for the trucking industry will increase by 2% in 2012. Rates jumped by 11.1% in 2011.

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