How to make sales happen just a little faster

Building trust and creating a sense of urgency go a long way towards moving the sales cycle forward...

Tele Atlas and ProMiles partner on routing, logistics solutions

Tele Atlas, a provider of digital maps and location content, and ProMiles Software Development Corp. (PSDC), are collaborating to bring the power of ProMiles XF and TruckMiles truck routing applications and Tele Atlas' turn-by-turn map data to tru...

No Rest for the Weary

OTTAWA, Ont. - Difficulties finding a safe and legal haven to sleep are only going to get worse for truck drivers, according to the executive director of the Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada (OBAC), Joanne Ritchie.

Alberta May Close Highways During Storms

EDMONTON, Alta. - Alberta Transportation is considering closing highways during severe winter weather for snow-clearing efforts and to deter motorists from driving when conditions are hazardous.

TransForce Continues Buying Spree With Highland Acquisition

TORONTO, Ont. - Ontario carriers beware - there's a new kid on the block.

Driver “Muskles” His Way Into the Hearts of All Who Know Him

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Come Sept. 10, Denne Kornechuk will be trading his truck driving clothes for the starched white navy outfit of Popeye the Sailor Man.

On-Road Editor: Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator

TORONTO, Ont. - Becoming an owner/operator is as easy as eating apple pie, right? There seems to be plenty of work out there, truck dealers have parking lots full of bargains, and carriers are competing to attract independent contractors.

Tips on Running Veggie Oil

DRURY, Mo. - If the idea of free fuel appeals to you and you wish to explore the idea further, here are a few tips on how to do it from www.greasel.com:...

Life-Saving Winterization Tactics for Your Truck

TORONTO, Ont. - This is Canada, eh? We're supposed to be tough. A little thing like winter? Break out the skates. A wind chill? Bring it on. We can use it to chill our beer.

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: Good Nutrition: Premium Fuel for Your Engine

Well, here we are, it's October already and those cool fall days are upon us and that innate mechanism which causes many of us to "conserve" our calories is revving up.

Search ongoing for highway heroes

AKRON, Ohio - Goodyear is still searching for highway heroes- truck drivers who keep the nation's economy moving an...

Cancom Tracking increases donation to Juvenile Diabetes research in 2004

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Cancom Tracking has once again raised money for the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda...

The Timken Company names Brian Walters as director of heavy-duty sales

CANTON, Ohio -- The Timken Company recently named Brian Walters director of heavy-duty sales.

Idle Free campaign kicks off Oct. 4

BRANDON, Man. -- Canada's third annual Idle Free--Quiet Zone campaign kicked off at the Brandon/Husky Car/Truck Sto...

Ministers reviewing HOS and MVTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety met last week i...