Don’t let bacteria get under your skin

Many skin conditions become worse during the winter months for a variety of reasons: reduced sunlight; fewer fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet; larger temperature fluctuations while getting in and out of your rig; and extra layers of...

Drivers deserve PM of their own

Every professional fleet manager will recognize the importance of preventive maintenance programs. The ongoing focus on equipment health can keep trucks running like they should, maximizing performance, reducing defects and ultimately avoiding...

Paging Dr. Google

I’ve had a number of calls and e-mails commenting on my last column. For those of you who missed it (hard to believe, but it could happen), I wrote about the senior driver test changes that are hopefully taking place in the not-so-distant...

2012 March

Ground transportation costs rise for tenth straight month: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.1% in December when compared with November results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). This marks the tenth...

Trailer Wizards promotes Edmonton branch manager to VP prairie region

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has promoted Edmonton brand manager Gary Myroniuk to vice-president of the company’s prairie region.

AMTA calling for increase in allowable weight on wide-base single tires

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association is working with the province to allow an increase in the allowable weight on wide-base single tires. An AMTA delegation met recently with Alberta Transport Minister Ray Danyluk to...

FleetSmart handbook to help fleets create incentive programs for fuel-efficient driving

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart program has released a handbook designed to help fleets create incentive programs that promote fuel-efficient driving. The handbook, titled Driving for Fuel Economy - An Incentive...

US truck tonnage settles in January after December surge

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- US for-hire truck tonnage plummeted 4% in January, but American Trucking Associations chief economist Bob Costello warned there’s no reason to panic.

Hino introduces new COE crew cab Model 195

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has come out with an all-new cabover engine crew cab configuration for its 2013 model 195.

Shortcut through Maine could get underway by 2015: report

BANGOR, Me. -- A local news report indicates a toll highway from Calais, Me. to Quebec could become a reality as early as 2015.

Capacity to offer three eco-friendly engines by end of next year

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Capacity of Texas has announced it is expanding its terminal truck lineup to include three eco-friendly options by the end of next year.

BREAKING NEWS: Ontario proposes to end annual road test requirement for safe senior commercial drivers

TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has published proposed changes to the licence renewal process for senior A/Z licence-holders.

Safety Conference and AGM

The Trucking Safety Council of BC (TSCBC) will be hosting its second Annual General Meeting and Safety Conference on April 12, 2012. This year…

Used truck prices rise in January as volumes slip

COLUMBUS, IN – Used Class 8 truck prices in the US market rose  in January, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.