What’s in a name?

EOBRs. Like death and taxes, they're inevitable. Or are they? When the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit tossed out the US government's proposed rule mandating the use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) last month, it raised a...

Formal hiring strategies identify the best workers

Every business is only as good as its employees. After all, they are ultimately the ones who actually interact with customers, repair equipment and safely move freight up and down the highway.

Power to the people

BAKER CITY, Ore. - The idea of heating and cooling a truck cab and powering on-board devices such as fridges and TVs using everyday electrical power seems almost too obvious.

Golden oldies

TORONTO, Ont. - So, you've got an older engine. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, in the right hands, an older engine can be as reliable and fuel-efficient as the newest technology. Sometimes, even more so.

Training and education: keys to successful fleets

I have heard it said that people do not want to be referred to as 'human resources,' and that there are those that find the term offensive.

Law needed to protect carriers from shipper indemnification clauses in freight contracts

There has been a growing trend, particularly amongst large shippers, to include an indemnification clause in their freight contracts with carriers.

A better way to test for sleep apnea

For anyone attending shows and conventions over the past few years, there's very little chance you haven't seen a presentation or 10 on sleep apnea.

Listen up: Ear infection season is about to begin

The change of weather from summer to fall marks the beginning of yet another cold and flu season.

Digestion: a gut reaction

It's time for a fall digestive system check. Begin with a quick walk-around to note any obvious issues, overload or leakage. Then, get acquainted with each part: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine to ensure it is...

TSQ: What can OEMs do to make their trucks more fuel-efficient?

MILTON, Ont. - It's official: the first-ever fuel economy standards for heavy trucks are coming. The plan, announced by US President Barack Obama in early August, will affect trucks and buses built in 2014 through 2018, with the government...

Ground transportation costs rise 1.2% in July: CGFI report

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.2% in July when compared to June, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).   The Base Rate Index, which excludes the...

NAFTA surface trade jumps 18% in July

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 18.1% higher in July than in July 2010, totalling $72.4 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Former president George W. Bush to address Work Truck Show attendees

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The ever-growing Work Truck Show has landed itself a high-profile keynote speaker. Former US president George W. Bush will address the show's President's Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting on March 7, 2012 at the Indiana...

COMPETITION WATCH: MacKinnon Transport adds to senior management team

GUELPH, Ont. -- MacKinnon Transport has announced the addition of Dan Matthews to its senior management team.

Cat, Navistar refine NC2 Global joint venture

PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar and Navistar have revealed details about the next phase of their NC2 Global truck alliance, including the introduction of a cabover Cat for the global market.