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Zero-emission truck models surge, orders hold steady during Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – The market for zero-emission truck models is hardly a zero-sum game. In fact, the number of electric vehicles available in Canada and the U.S. continues to surge.

‘They stole it right in front of us’

Fleets consider making telecommuting permanent

Freight indicators suggest the worst is in trucking’s rearview mirror

Industry flirts with paperless trucking

Hauling livestock during Covid-19

Fleet data offers contact tracing tool for Covid-19

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…

Featured

Human Resources

Faces: Neha Bhatia harbors a secret dream

BRAMPTON, Ont. — It was a random online application that landed Neha Bhatia the recruiter’s job at SGT, a transportation…

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…

Knowledge Centres

Coronavirus Chronicles: Nicole Folz, Transport N Service

On April 25, professional driver Nicole Folz took her first steps in 15 days outside a makeshift Covid-19 camp at…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Petko Ganachev, Ken Johnson Trucking

Petko Ganachev didn’t expect to be on the front lines in a battle against a worldwide pandemic, and certainly never…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Dave Legge, Shandex Truck

Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport

Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but…

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.

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”.

Truck crossings continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – Border restrictions are not applicable to commercial vehicles, but the number of truck drivers entering the country continued to fall last week. Photo: CBSA Arrivals during the…

Economy, Trucking Life

Manitoulin opens new terminal in The Pas

THE PAS, Man. – Manitoulin Transport has opened a new terminal in The Pas, Man., which replaces its existing terminal. The new location is 36 Industrial Road, The Pas, Man.

Events

TMC fall meeting goes online, tech competition dropped

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations is moving its fall meeting online, responding to the health and economic crisis linked to Covid19.

Border, Economy, Infrastructure

OOIDA welcomes new U.S. highway bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has welcomed the new highway bill, released Wednesday by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee chairman Peter DeFazio said,…

Opinion

Health & Safety

Recognizing white male privilege

Al Goodhall

Health & Safety

What if they don’t return to the workplace?

Carole McAfee Wallace

Business Management

Time to rethink the global supply chain

Lou Smyrlis

Business Management

How to build an effective in-house driver recruiter strategy

Ray Haight

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…

Transportation

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies,…

Equipment

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