How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every activity field on the planet. Transport is not an exception. Some transportation companies are in dire straights these days, while the others…

How Ontario’s general trucking sector can address driver fatigue among professional drivers

Traffic conditions, unhealthy lifestyles, mental health, lack of education to recognize driver fatigue, and training gaps in licensing all appear in the top five causal factors of driver fatigue.

Driver fatigue is a top ranked risk in Ontario’s trucking industry

Road safety authorities and trucking professionals agree that driver fatigue is a top risk in Ontario’s trucking industry.

Leveraging Canadian ELDs for doing much more than Elogs

Motor carriers in Canada are preparing for the upcoming ELD mandate. Those who are still planning to purchase ELDs have time to assess their business needs, review competitive offerings, test functionality, and make a decision to start a roll-out.

Answering your top 15 questions on the Canadian ELD Mandate

The Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate is drawing nearer every day. To continue preparing our customers and prospects, I hosted an online event — or webinar — on Wednesday,…

New president at Wilson’s Truck Lines

James Wilson Sr. is proud to announce the appointment of James Wilson Jr. as President of Wilson’s Truck Lines. James Jr.’s most recent assignment of Vice President Operations…

Be prepared before heading out onto the roads this winter

Winter in British Columbia can be beautiful — especially when a fresh layer of snow covers the ground. But winter also means increased safety risks when driving. Black…

New mobile app helps workers and employers access WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 resources on the go

Like many other essential services, trucking companies had to act quickly to protect their workers, do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and continue to…

Trailcon Leasing moves B.C. branch to new location

Trailcon Leasing is excited to announce that, effective November 2, it is relocating its British Columbia branch from Surrey to a new location at 7867 Express Street, Unit…

Trailcon launches new TrailerCare service

Program manages, maintains and repairs trailer fleets of all sizes. BRAMPTON, Ontario, September 29, 2020 – Trailcon announces the launch of TrailerCare, a new fleet maintenance…

Leaner, Cleaner

Day & Ross leverages three NRCan programs to reduce emissions, fuel bills On Day & Ross’ corporate website there is a section titled “Props from our peers”, where it…

Air Lanes

Discussing truck aerodynamics with Brian McAuliffe, Senior Research Officer at the National Research Council Q: Let’s focus on aerodynamics for most heavy-duty vehicles? Why is it important to…

A Truckload of Safety Technology

There are approximately 2 million semi-trucks on the road in America, each one capable of hauling 80,000 pounds and logging 2,000-3,000…

Virtual and augmented reality for real-world shops

Perception and reality can be more closely aligned than you think. When the general public perceives the work of a diesel mechanic as a low-tech job, that feeds into…

These are digital days for fleet shops

Transport Nalaco was clearly in a growth mode. About two years ago it had expanded to 75 power units, almost triple its previous size. But the success was breeding…