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Predicting the Unpredictable: Attempting to plot out the economic recovery

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The sudden, devastating economic collapse caused by the Covid-19 pandemic was so unprecedented, that even seasoned economists admit it’s difficult to predict what the recovery will look…

Understanding the dark art of engine oil analysis

Canadian truckers brave American Covid crisis

First State of Sustainable Fleets report highlights efforts to reduce emissions

Montreal port strike could be costly: ACQ

Used truck market rebounds

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Health & Safety

A truck driver’s guide to masks, gloves and cleaning during Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – Loads might be delivered with a smile, but in the days of Covid-19 those smiles are increasingly…

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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Equipment

Understanding the dark art of engine oil analysis

Every oil analysis tells a story — and the plot is one of destruction under the hood. The related fluid…

Transportation

Care for the air system that feeds your truck brakes

The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is…

Equipment

Mack’s back in medium duty

We haven’t seen the Bulldog on the hood of a medium-duty truck since the early aughts when Mack retired the…

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”.

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Peterbilt wins leadership awards

DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has received two leadership awards from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). They are in recognition of Peterbilt’s leadership in manufacturing as well as…

Equipment, Fuel/Emissions

Navistar moving e-mobility operations to new facility

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Navistar has announced it will move its NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit to a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich. The 19,000 sq.-ft. facility is about…

Health/Safety, Trucking Life

DriverCheck moving Covid-19 testing to London Flying J

LONDON, Ont. – DriverCheck will take its free Covid-19 testing for truck drivers to the Flying J in London, Ont., beginning Aug. 18. It has been offering Covid testing at…

Border, Health/Safety, People

Coming soon: New version of ArriveCan

TORONTO, Ont. — Public health authorities plan to release a new version of the ArriveCan app Tuesday, according to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). ArriveCan 2.5 will include an…