Equipment Strict protocols will keep workers safe at heights April 7, 2022 When your job takes you to great heights, falls and accidents could be your downfall. Literally. Trucks with buckets and cranes are designed to offer access far above the ground,…
Equipment Augmented reality, software help deliver next-generation training in the shop January 28, 2022 As the underlying technology rapidly develops, a growing number of fleets are taking advantage of augmented reality and online training tools to train technicians quickly and efficiently. Saving time and…
Business Management Loving that lease December 17, 2019 Energy Transportation Group prefers leasing so it knows its fixed costs and doesn’t have to staff up a shop. Several factors can influence a carrier’s decision to purchase a…
Transportation Your friendly ghost in the transportation industry November 25, 2019 It didn’t take long for Ghost Transportation to spook up a bunch of customers. SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Though it didn’t come in the form of a premonition in the…
Human Resources Action needed to combat abuse of foreign workers November 25, 2019 Early in October, the Globe and Mail reported that some trucking companies, primarily based in Surrey, B.C., are profiting from abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the…
Ron Boyd’s tireless work ethic a perfect fit in Alberta October 23, 2019 Long hours and hard work have paid off for Boyd Ventures, and its charismatic leader. EDMONTON, Alta. — In Ron Boyd’s world, there’s no such thing as being too…
Human Resources MELTing things down October 23, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – A recent report in the Globe and Mail indicated that Alberta has eased its testing standards when it comes to mandatory entry level training (MELT) for some…
Transportation Winter conditions already a reality in Western Canada October 23, 2019 Winter weather has hit several areas of Western Canada already, and that requires a shift in mindset when it comes to driving behavior. RICHMOND, B.C. – Drivers will again…
Transportation Construction company not ‘Whisselling Dixie’ when it comes to moving freight September 27, 2019 It’s hard to miss the type of freight Whissell hauls throughout Western Canada. CALGARY, Alta. — Whissell Contracting doesn’t mess around when it comes to moving freight. Since 1970,…
Transportation Opportunity aplenty in a thriving trucking industry September 27, 2019 The greatest resource the trucking industry has is its people. As technology moves toward various stages of automation, the people in the industry – the truck drivers, dispatchers, shippers, and administrators – are…
Regulations MTA makes a friend at the federal level September 27, 2019 Blake Richards WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) had the ear of a federal member of parliament recently, taking advantage of the opportunity to address issues in…
Transportation Serving country and industry September 25, 2019 Manitoba Driver of the Year takes pride in his many years of service
Infrastructure Western Canadian highways need upgrades September 25, 2019 Government can never keep pace with ongoing infrastructure needs, and in light of a recent priorities list from the Canadian Trucking Alliance, several western Canadian roads are in need…
Transportation Fifteen years in the making, patience pays off in the end August 26, 2019 Bill Plaskett took his time getting Iron Bull off to the races, but now business is rolling. OSOYOOS, B.C. — Better late than never, as they say, and a…
Transportation Free training for aspiring women drivers in B.C. August 26, 2019 B.C. program looks to get more women behind the wheel of a commercial truck. LANGLEY, B.C. — Attention hopeful female truck drivers in B.C., there is an opportunity that…