Truckers Train on Internet Highway

MONTREAL, Que. - The Quebec Trucking Association (QTA) will turn on the media machine in September to spread the news about an Internet-based continuing education program. Under development for two years, it will let truckers evaluate their genera...

Keeping Three Eyes on the Road

CALGARY, Alta. - Calgary's East West Express is the first trucking company in the world to implement a new vision-based safety system that combines a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) capabilities as well as...

PMTC Elects Board

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada ratified the following slate of directors at its annual general meeting and conference:...

Four Drivers Inducted Into PMTC/Cancom Tracking Hall of Fame

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Truck drivers rarely, if ever, get recognition for their work.

Comfortable Cabs Mean Happier Drivers, More Productivity

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - It's no secret that spec'ing trucks with driver comfort in mind can go a long way to maintaining a stable and satisfied workforce.

Efficiencies for Log Haulers

TIMMINS, Ont. - The Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada (FERIC) recently held a conference that explored ways of improving efficiencies for log haulers.

A Dream Come True

BOISE, Idaho - Smoothwheel recently introduced its lightweight aluminum wheel.

Mack Debuts Advantage Highway Chassis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Mack Trucks, Inc. recently unveiled its new chassis, called Advantage, which the company is introducing to better serve the needs of highway customers. The new chassis will be used in all Mack Vision and CH models.

FERIC Developing Virtual Transportation Manager

TIMMINS, Ont. - The Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada (FERIC) is developing a Virtual Transportation Manager (VTM) that can plan forest hauling routes for log haulers.

Freightliner Offers New Engine Option for Medium-Duty Customers

PORTLAND, Ore. - Freightliner's Business Class M2 line of medium-duty trucks can now be paired with a new 2004 Mercedes-Benz MBE926 7.2 liter engine.

Volvo Deliveries Rise

GOTHENBURG, Swe. - Total deliveries of trucks from Volvo Group's three truck companies increased 20 per cent through May this year, compared with the year-earlier period, report officials.

AMTA’s Kim Royal Speaks About Everything Trucking

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has more for-hire carrier members than any other provincial association except for Ontario, thanks to an arrangement with the Workers' Compensation Board. With 12,000 carriers to represent, the associ...

Preventive Maintenance: Fantastic Fruits and Vegetables

Summer! The fields are full of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is the season to enjoy these foods that add colour to our diets. Fresh fruits and vegetables look good, taste good and keep us feeling good.

Back Behind the Wheel: Osteoporosis: The Silent Thief

Have you ever wondered why some elderly people have a "hunch" or "hump" back? This is usually caused by multiple compression fractures in their spine.

Private Links: You Really Should Have Been There

If for some reason you didn't make it to the 2004 Annual Conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada in Niagara-on-the-Lake in June you missed a very educational event. The accolades from attendees keep coming in (and we love to get th...