Making a smooth transition to ELDs When implementing electronic logging devices (ELD) to comply with the Canadian mandate set to take effect in June, focus not only on what they can do for hours-of-service compliance, but…
Equipment Are standards for trailer underride guards strong enough? Canadian regulators didn’t invent trailer underride guards, but they undoubtedly raised the bar. Rules on this side of the border…
Business Management Don’t get stuck in your spec’ Spec’ing the right powertrain for your fleet’s application often equates to a tug-of-war between various priorities. Do you spec’ for…
Equipment Maxim tech takes knowledge to the computer screen More than 15,000 people have watched as Roger Chitty carefully examines the exhaust fitting on an air brake treadle valve,…
Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple…
Sponsored Regulations 8 benefits of ELDs Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more…
Sponsored Business Management Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more…
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation 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.
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Business Tips Break down internal fleet silos, panelists stress Every truck fleet needs to address safety, operational and recruiting demands, but Challenger Motor Freight commits to breaking down the barriers between the related departments. Driver safety coordinators now sit…
Business Tips, Regulations, Trucking Life Making a smooth transition to ELDs When implementing electronic logging devices (ELD) to comply with the Canadian mandate set to take effect in June, focus not only on what they can do for hours-of-service compliance, but…
Border, People Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator The U.S. government has appointed transportation consultant Meera Joshi deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). She was among a slew of U.S. Department of Transportation…
Equipment Paccar signs autonomous truck deal Paccar is taking another step in the journey toward highly autonomous trucks, signing a global agreement with Aurora to test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth models. Under the deal,…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Aperia awarded by EPA Aperia was given a Clean Air Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award, for transportation efficiency innovations, was presented for the Halo Tire Inflator and is…
Equipment, People Deloupe adds four new reps Quebec semi-trailer manufacturer Deloupe has welcomed four new employees. Léonard St-Yves joins the company as a sales representative for western Quebec. Olivier Langis has been named national director, sales and…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with new workplace violence and harassment rules Angela Splinter
Equipment SPIF rules saved lift axles in Ontario, CTEA says OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) is publicly supporting Ontario updates to Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) dump…
Business Management New ownership sets Bison up for future growth WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has new ownership it says will enable it to better meet…
Equipment MTO is firm on enforcing SPIF regime TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is showing no signs of wavering in the face of renewed pressure…
Business Management 5 reasons why 2021 will be better Congratulations. You’ve made it through one of the most unpredictable, volatile, chaotic years in the history of trucking. Or as…
Business Management The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2020 It was a year like no other. A raging global pandemic. An unprecedented economic shutdown. Truckers feted as frontline heroes.
Transportation Cross-border truck drivers reuniting ‘pandemic pets’ and families Leon Schreven traditionally travels alone, but the owner-operator shared his truck cab with 48 passengers this year. Jake was the…
Technology Read the fine print when buying telematics apps MONTREAL, Que. — Who takes the time to read the fine print at the bottom of contracts? Not you? Me…
Health & Safety Workplace Covid-19 screening tests continue to evolve TORONTO, Ont. – Workplaces looking to screen employees for Covid-19 are beginning to access cheaper and quicker tests, but DriverCheck’s…