Here comes winter, there goes traction

As a safety consultant, I am often asked by my clients to put on driver seminars this time of year. From late October till Christmas, I find myself speaking at safety meetings all over the province.

The War of 1812 is behind us, but the border battles continue

It has been two centuries since US President James Madison and the US Congress declared war on Great Britain, starting what became known as the War of 1812. Enemies have become allies, foes have become trading partners and we now share the...

Giving tires some TLC

WINDSOR, Ont. - When fuel prices began skyrocketing in the mid-2000s, it forced truck fleets to re-evaluate every aspect of how they consume the precious resource. Surcharges were put in place, drivers were trained on efficient driving and...

Man and Moose on the Loose: Part 1

The road was desolate and cold, but what made it even more eerie in the early morning light was the fog that drifted and shifted over the pavement like restless ghosts. Mark was headed west toward Montreal with a trailer full of fresh herring,...

TSQ: Do company drivers do enough to take care of their equipment?

MILTON, Ont. - A recent blog from executive editor James Menzies (Want to run nice trucks? Treat your people right, the nice trucks will follow) prompted a barrage of responses from both fleet owners and drivers.

B.C. touts infrastructure spending to boost trade

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The province of B.C. says it has wrapped up one of its busiest construction years ever as it bolsters infrastructure to support growing trade with Asia.

US Secretary of Energy to speak at Green Truck Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- US Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will be the keynote speaker at the Green Truck Summit here March 5.

Quebec fleets applying congestion surcharges

MONTREAL, Que. -- Local media is reporting truckers in Quebec are moving to apply congestion surcharges on deliveries into car-clogged Montreal.

Western Star to host driving challenge at World of Concrete

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Western Star has announced it will host its second annual Serious Trucks Challenge at the World of Concrete, providing visitors to the show with the chance to take part in the first public ride-and-drive of the 4700 model.

Trailer orders surge in November, setting stage for strong start to 2012

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- November marked the strongest month for new trailer net orders since March 2006, setting the stage for a strong start to 2012, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Bison Transport driver reaches two million accident-free mile mark

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport driver Randy Steingart has reached two million consecutive, accident-free driving miles with the company. Steingart has been with Bison for 18 years as a company driver and is the carrier's eighth driver to...

N. Yanke Transfer driver named Highway Angel

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Gyslain 'Juice' Lemelin, a driver for N. Yanke Transfer, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) after he helped save a couple and their belongings from their burning pick-up truck.

OBAC calls for moratorium on yearly road tests for senior A/Z drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Owner-Operator's Business Association of Canada (OBAC) says it is pleased Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli is seemingly willing to put an end to the discriminatory licensing requirements for senior commercial drivers.

Fairness at last, for senior drivers in Ontario?

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it's encouraged by comments from Ontario Transport Minister Bob Chiarelli that acknowledge the licence renewal process for senior drivers in Ontario could be less onerous.

OTA responds to Ontario wheel-separation fatality

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) chief David Bradley today issued an advisory following a deadly accident in Ontario involving what is believed to be a separated tractor-trailer wheel.