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Hauling livestock during Covid-19

BLUMENORT, Man. – Steve’s Livestock Transport drivers are well isolated as they complete their regular shipments. Footwear and clothing are changed before animals are unloaded. Trailers are washed, disinfected, and…

Fleet data offers contact tracing tool for Covid-19

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

Quebec truck driving instructors protest Covid-19 layoffs

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21

ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking has likely bottomed, but recovery will be slow

Covid-19

Health & Safety

Transport Canada offers truck drivers tips on masks, cleaning practices, and more

OTTAWA, Ont. – New information from Transport Canada offers additional guidance on how truck drivers can identify and use personal…

Health & Safety

Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers

TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be…

Transportation

How to keep truck cabs clean in the fight against Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. — How often did your mother remind to wash your hands after using the washroom and before sitting…

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Business Management

Prepare for VUCA when managing the supply chain

Although the term VUCA was coined in 1987 by the U.S. Army War College at the height of the Cold…

Equipment

Father-son technician duo gets the job done

Since the age of 12, Randy Pace has wanted to be in the business of pulling engines apart. “Sometimes I…

Equipment

Spec’ a work truck that’s ready to work

Not many customers buy a work truck right off the lot. While there are standard spec’s for certain types of…

Knowledge Centres

Oil changes should involve more than filling a sump

Oil changes have evolved in many ways, the most obvious probably being the oil drain intervals associated with advances in refining and additives chemistry.

Understand the benefits of CK-4 and FA-4 oil

The latest evolution in engine oil gave birth to a pair of categories – CK-4 and a fuel-efficient FA-4. Each delivers unique features and benefits.

Support APUs and batteries with solar power

Sola panels can help power anti-idling systems, extend battery life

Truck driver onboarding involves more than a toss of the keys

All too often, the process of recruiting a truck driver comes to an abrupt end with a toss of the keys; a passing comment to “be careful”.

The Car Guy: Wally Horodnyk

Wally Horodnyk, the founder of TFX International, specializes in hauling luxury autos -- and the business was anchored in his love for cars.

The Coach: Andrea Morley

Andrea Morley is the lead nutritionist and health coach with Healthy Trucker, an organization dedicated to providing health and fitness advice to truckers.

The Data Master: Jacques DeLarochelliere

Jacques DeLarochellière, president and founder of Isaac Instruments, understands the power of data and how it can transform a fleet.

The Electrician: Marc Bedard

Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.

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Equipment

Rush Truck Centres of Canada offering Alutrec trailers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has announced it’s now the Ontario distributor for Alutrec trailers. Alutrec is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an aluminum semi-trailer manufacturer this…

Economy

Joseph Haulage acquires Bergland Transport

MOUNT ELGIN, Ont. – Joseph Haulage Canada has announced that it has acquired Bergland Transport, a 20-truck bulk fleet headquartered in Mount Elgin, Ont. “Founded in 1998 by John and…

Economy, Infrastructure

New CN intermodal lane to reduce container truck traffic

MONCTON, N.B. – CN is offering a new intermodal service between Moncton and Halifax, it says will reduce shorthaul trucking in Halifax. “This intermodal service will play a key role…

Trucking Life

Hauling livestock during Covid-19

Opinion

Transportation

Petroleum commentary: The world is trying to fight off an invisible enemy

Roger McKnight

Business Management

Freight conditions are tough, but are brokers really to blame?

James Menzies

Equipment

Daimler, Volvo venture a breakthrough for hydrogen trucks

Rolf Lockwood

Transportation

Petroleum commentary: Irving just may have woken us all up

Roger McKnight

Why fuel economy tests should be left to professionals

Despite all the effort put into a fuel economy test, the results can easily be buried in the noise. Even…

Business Management

Trucking employment dives in latest signs of Covid-19’s impact on industry

Skyrocketing unemployment. Cratering freight volumes. Plummeting spot market freight rates. Record-low Class 8 truck orders. These are just a few…

Equipment

Canadian technician among Penske’s best

Mark Parisotto has gone from tearing down lawnmower engines in his father’s garage, to being recognized as one of the best Penske technicians in North America