Debating BYOD

An interesting debate is percolating about the viability of driver-owned smartphones and tablets to serve as on-board computers, performing critical functions such as dispatch and the electronic logging of hours-of-service.

Are you LinkedIn?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- If you think social media is just about connecting with friends or disseminating what you had for breakfast, you’re not using it to its full potential.

New US hours-of-service rules create more stress for drivers

From the driver reaction I’ve witnessed on social media recently, the half-hour compulsory break included in the FMCSA hours-of-service rule changes that came into effect this past July, seem to have released a whole bunch of pent-up...

Dealing with three types of summer drivers

I was lucky enough to spend Canada Day in downtown Vancouver. I was hauling the sound system for part of the celebrations. During the unloading process I was parked right in the middle of things, where thousands of people were milling around...

Mandatory training for entry-level truck drivers:The time has come

I have again been reading in the pages of this and other trade publications about the problems associated with sub-standard training entry level truck drivers are receiving from sub-standard “training” schools (i.e., puppy mills)....

Fleets, drivers to benefit from multiple training options as feds update FleetSmart program

KING CITY, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada will be updating its popular FleetSmart program, which offers practical instruction on energy efficiency through driver awareness and fuel efficiency best practices. Bob Smith, chief, EcoEnergy for...

Ghost bridges and missing highways

Ronald Reagan left a legacy of at least three things: deregulation, the war on drugs, and public access to GPS satellites. The jury is still out on the wisdom of the first two initiatives, but overall GPS has been a boon to humanity, and...

Bridge the generation gap with some understanding

Nothing demonstrates the need to reach out to a new generation of employees better than recently released data from the 2011 National Household Survey.

The Blame Game – Part 3

THE STORY SO FAR

2013 September

In this month’s issue, we’ve got The Rookie’s Guide to Used-Truck Warranties, Rolf Lockwood on trains and regulations, 7 Great Do-Gooder Convoys, plus Heather Ness on recent changes to prorate-plate…

TRUCKS & VANS: Driving the 2013 Ford F-150

TORONTO, Ont. -- As they say in sports, streaks are made to be broken, but to date no truck maker has been able to bring an end to a remarkable streak Ford has put together as Canada’s best-selling pick-up for 47 years. Think about that...

Sandro Caccaro to head Bruce R. Smith as president, COO

SIMCOE, Ont. -- Tepper Holdings has announced Sandro Caccaro has joined Bruce R. Smith as its president and chief operating officer.

Tote refill DEF prices drop slightly in August: DEF Tracker

TORONTO, Ont. -- Average tote refill prices for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dropped slightly in August, according to the latest data from DEF Tracker, which monitors the fluid’s pricing in the US and Canada.

OTA to honour memories of two of the industry’s rising stars

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA’s) Big Wheels Car and Bike Rally has taken on a new meaning this year, with the passing of two of the industry’s rising stars.

Do you know how to effectively gather and interpret incident information?

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Gathering and correctly interpreting information and evidence are foundational to an effective safety management system.