towards cleaner diesels

The legislative efforts on both sides of the border to control tailpipe emissions on heavy duty vehicles is something all maintenance managers have had to become familiar with over the past few years. Given the impact of such legislation,...

rules for the team

In advising a client on updating a Shareholder Agreement, I spoke to lawyer Jordan Dolgin, LLB a seasoned corporate lawyer with deep insight.

magic buttons, little closes, and other keys to a deal

Getting to know the customer starts with finding a "magic button" you can push to make a personal connection. That button is the one thing that ignites the guy's interest. Maybe it's kids. Or travel. Or sports. Something you...

2011 September

Harvard researchers examining new sleep apnea screening tool

SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- A simple test that measures attention, alertness and reaction time could one day be administered to drivers when they renew their licence to determine if they are likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a...

Another Ontario trucker fined for smoking in his truck

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Another truck driver has been fined under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act for smoking a cigarette in the cab of the company-owned truck he was driving.

Canadian border city ranks second on list of N.A. cities with most speed traps

WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- Windsor, Ont. has the second-highest number of reported speed traps in North America in the past two years, according to a list released by the National Motorists Association. The list included the top 25 cities in Canada and...

Do brokers pay better than shippers? Report says ‘yes’ on 24% of US lanes

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A special report from TransCore indicates that broker rates exceeded those paid by shippers in 24% of US lanes in the second quarter.

CBSA’s ACI eManifest portal goes live

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched its ACI eManifest portal for carriers.

B.C. launches mobile version of DriveBC Web site

VICTORIA, B.C. -- Drivers in B.C. can now receive live updates on road conditions via their mobile phones.

Court tosses US EOBR mandate over harassment concerns

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is lauding a US court decision that has scrapped the US FMCSA's limited electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) mandate over fears the devices could be used to harass...

US trucking industry eager to access Canadian oil

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American trucking industry has lauded an environmental review that may help pave the way for the US to better access Canadian oil.

Fleet Profile: Heavy-Metal Classics

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- Classic Freight Systems, a 25-truck self-described "boutique" fleet out of Dartmouth, N.S. is a little like an ambitious university student who has moved out from their parents' place and sees nothing but opportunity in the...

Mack names new national fleet manager for Eastern Canada

MONTREAL, Que. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephane Gauthier its national fleet manager for Eastern Canada.

Manitoba Trucking Association doles out annual scholarships

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) handed out nine scholarships at its annual Scholarship Presentation Luncheon Aug. 25.