6 ways to lower driver turnover The trucking industry is notorious for having high driver turnover rates, often above 100%. However, those fleets that reduce driver turnover have enjoyed benefits such as improved safety records, reduced…
Transportation Cleaning a bit at a time helps the cab shine Japanese organization expert Marie Kondo has said that the objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel…
Equipment Versatility, efficiency key when choosing aggregate trailers During the Covid-19 pandemic, the trucking industry enjoyed a rare moment in the sun, lauded for keeping the economy moving…
Equipment The A-Z story of truck safety Evolving safety systems and programs ensure that tractor-trailers are safer than ever. But what do you know about the underlying…
Paid Technology Fleets Reap Benefits From Weigh My Truck App Fast access to scale tickets and scale data is a big plus for fleets. Drivers are not the…
Paid Technology CAT Scale’s Heather DeBaillie Answers Questions About App Weigh My Truck app streamlines process at weigh scale; benefits drivers and fleets. Heather DeBaillie, vice-president of marketing at…
Paid Technology A step-by-step look at how drivers can save time at weigh scales App simplifies weighing process at the scale. While it’s important to ensure trucks are legally loaded, the process of…
Paid Technology Saving drivers time is a simple way to retain them Time is a valuable commodity for truck drivers. An app allows them to save time at the weigh scale.
Sustainability Canadian businesses play leading role in race for electric trucks Discussions about electric trucks traditionally focus on California or China for good reason. They represent two of the world’s fastest-growing…
Sustainability Will battery- and fuel-cell-electric trucks both find a home? Until someone invents a flux capacitor or discovers dilithium crystals somewhere in our solar system, the transition away from fossil…
Sustainability 6 things to consider before electrifying your fleet The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles is exciting. Drivers love the lack of noise and vibration, and the immediate torque.
Sustainability Electric trucks come with unique infrastructure needs Fleets accustomed to paying for fuel on weekly terms with an oil company are in a for a shock when…
Border, Health/Safety, Regulations Truck driver vaccine mandate in place until at least Sept. 30 Canada’s vaccine mandate for border-crossing truck drivers will remain in place until at least Sept. 30, extending restrictions that have been in place since Jan. 15. The rules are maintained…
Border, Economy Shippers see improving conditions U.S. shippers saw business conditions improve in April to the best conditions since September 2020, according to industry analyst FTR. Its Shipper Conditions Index improved to a reading of -1.7…
People, Technology Transflo’s executive team grows Transflo has appointed Mario Duckett as senior vice-president of growth and Scott Gray as vice-president of IT and infrastructure. “It’s an exciting time at Transflo as we continue to expand…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Box trucks ideal for electrification: NACFE Every box truck in North America could be electrified today, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). It has based its findings on results from its…
Trucking Life Connecticut most pet-friendly state, Trucker Path says Connecticut is the most pet-friendly state for truck drivers and the I-95 the best trucking lane for truckers with dogs, Trucker Path has found. The app celebrated Bring Your Dog…
Equipment, People, Trucking Life Simard Suspensions names Kidd as regional sales manager Simard Suspensions has appointed Christopher Kidd as regional sales manager for the Ontario and Maritimes markets. Kidd has 10 years experience in the heavy vehicle and transport industry. He worked…
Health & Safety ELD certification process: Who got it right? This week marks the latest date when Canada was supposed to begin enforcing its electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. However,…
Equipment PMTC honors fleet graphics in 37th annual awards The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) unwrapped seven winners of its 2022 Vehicle Graphics Design competition, calling them…
Equipment Canada Post promises to electrify 14,000-vehicle fleet Canada Post announced it will electrify its entire fleet of 14,000 vehicles by 2040 as part of its plan to…
Transportation Nova Scotia looks to block truckers from ‘gaming’ insurance system Nova Scotia has approved Facility Association’s approach to rating commercial auto in a way that trucking operators cannot “game…
Transportation Women with Drive returns, drive to recruit more women to trucking continues The last time Trucking HR Canada hosted its Women with Drive event in Toronto, Angelique Magi noticed a lot of…
Equipment Ontario group looks to revive idea of TRU trade designation Al Smith of Thermo King Eastern Canada was thoroughly impressed by the young job candidate as they talked about work…
Sustainability Many options being explored to eliminate TRU emissions Smaller engines that power transportation refrigeration units (TRUs) will not escape scrutiny as the trucking industry faces the broader challenge…
Equipment Canadian-made tech plants flag at ACT Expo California is clearly ground zero in the race to develop zero-emission vehicles, thanks to aggressive emissions rules and sales targets…