cut yourself loose from the past

The driver shortage, and what to do about it, is once again rising to the forefront of fleet executive concerns. The American Transportation Research Institute's latest release of its Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report shows that...

let’s get personal

Building understanding into how one "ticks" is key to leadership development at Versacold-a Canada-based global 3PL specializing in cold storage and distribution.

Metrics management

Once new hires have signed on, smart employers are using their assessment data to help manage their new talent.

Time to google yourself

Much to the chagrin of the rest of the McCarron tribe, my foray into social media began about a year ago when I started dabbling in the world of Facebook and LinkedIn. I had loads of fun catching up with pals from all over the world and even...

economic outlook

Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have hoarded away an unprecedented amount of cash.

Regulatory Outlook

The North American trucking industry is facing considerable change on the legislative front. Some of the proposals currently in the works, such as revised hours of service, threaten to have a severe impact on the industry. David Bradley and...

see the light

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) have been used in the trucking industry for various purposes for over 20 years. However, many people still consider them to be “new”. LEDs are now being used for any of the exterior lighting, including...

Heat rash affects adults too

When I tell patients that the red itchy skin irritation that they are suffering from is heat rash, many respond by saying, “I thought only babies get heat rash!” Although heat rash is far more common in children and infants, heat...

2011 November

Stolen tractor-trailer being chased across GTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The chase is on to catch a stolen tractor-trailer. Ontario Provincial Police are currently tailing equipment that was stolen from a Husky Truck Stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake early this morning, according to a report by CP24.

Goodyear names Mark Pillow business solutions director

AKRON, Ohio, -- Mark Pillow has been named director of business solutions for Goodyear's commercial tire systems division.

Isuzu, Utilimaster partner to create new commercial walk-in van

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Isuzu and Utilimaster have partnered to create an all-new Reach commercial walk-in van. Production began earlier this week at Utilimaster's assembly facility in Wakarusa, Ind.

CTHRC initiatives move forward while feds’ funding refocused

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Federal grants and contribution programs that support the work of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) are in the midst of a comprehensive change, but according to CTHRC officials, several existing initiatives...

Detroit Diesel launches new driver training video series

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has launched the first of its new, four-part driver training video series. Officials say the videos were developed to help drivers enhance their engine's performance. The four videos include general product...

Hankook Tire Canada intros three new commercial tires

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire Canada has introduced three new tires to its truck and bus line: the DH06, the AH15 and the AH24. The trio were designed with Hankook's e3 technology (energy, economy, and environment) are intended for medium haul...