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There is such thing as bad press
The old saying ‘There’s no such thing as bad press’ doesn’t necessarily ring true in the trucking industry. This is an industry that has a bad rap – and for the most part, undeservingly so. Negative stories about the trucking…
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The top 25 stories in 25 years
Since its inception, Truck News has been a trusted source of information for all-things trucking. The publication has broken many big stories throughout the years and has helped truckers learn about and understand changes that affect them. I’ve pored through…
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Cabotage urged for Prairie provinces, Mid-west states
Imagine being able to haul loads from point-to-point in the US, reducing empty miles and improving your vehicle utilization. If a trio of forward-thinking transportation professionals have their way, the practice of cabotage will be permitted – at least on…
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CSR opposes LCBO deposits
CSR:Corporations Supporting Recycling has recently issued two news releases expressing opposition to, and concern about, the Province of Ontario’s decision to place LCBO wine and liquor containers on deposit, starting in the New Year. Details about the new deposit program…
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Are you afraid?
It seems truck hijackings are happening more and more frequently these days. It’s a scary thought, especially since the thieves seem to be getting more brazen. And they’re so organized that they often get away with their crimes. Recently, Donald…
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Gummy Bears fight global warming
Here’s an odd article but very detailed and interesting for our understanding of the carbon cycle. I’ve always wanted a detailed explanation of how phytoplankton convert atmospheric CO2 into their skeletons, and how this eventually re-enters either the ocean water…
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Time to crown Owner/Operator of the Year is near
Trucking can be a thankless job. The independent nature of trucking means that often nobody is there to witness the little things you do on a daily basis to get your loads where they’re headed on time in a safe…
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Ambrose position on Kyoto
You’ve likely encountered recent media coverage of Canada’s Federal Environment Minister Donna Ambrose and her government’s admission (to its citizens and international bodies) that it’s unrealistic for Canada to attain its Kyoto commitments, and that the country instead will develop…
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The fight over papermill sludge
Here’s an interesting development from the world of recycling, in this case the hauling of papermill sludge (a byproduct of paper recycling) and disposing of it on land. It’s worth thinking about whether what you’re hauling is a material or,…
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Ontario lights a fire under smokers
Anti-smoking activist Heather Crowe died on Monday without ever having smoked a cigarette. You may recognize her from the TV commercial where she spoke of her battle with lung cancer – a disease she was stricken with after working in…
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Driver’s seat
Summer season is almost here and, as I’m sure all the truckers are dreading, with it the increased traffic of daytrippers and holidaymakers on their way to the cottage or campgrounds. Whatever route they might take, it’s bound to be…
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Working the Crowds
A day in the life of a trucker as we all know is not often a picnic. But a day in the life of a trade magazine editor can also be a trying affair! For example, when we’re not in…
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Slack capacity? It won’t last long
Have you been finding it harder of late to find freight, particularly for US bound hauls? Perhaps you’re seeing competitors easing off on rate increases, maybe even backing off on some accessorial charges? Many motor carriers are reporting a lacklustre…
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The truth about cats and dogs
My brother-in-law announced at dinner the other day that he’d take a 5 % pay cut if he could bring his dog to work. Apparently, so would a third of people who got surveyed recently in a poll for the…
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Sign up today for your free Shell ROTELLA SuperRigs 2006 calendar
Trucknews.com and Shell Canada Products are offering visitors to the blog a free Shell ROTELLA SuperRigs 2006 Calendar. While it may already be March, this calendar is a true collector’s item. It features some of the snazziest work trucks from…