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Health & Safety
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BCTA opposes tunnel option to replace existing George Massey Tunnel
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) believes the proposed eight-lane tunnel which would replace the existing George Massey Tunnel (GMT) is not only a less safe and costlier option than a bridge, but would also be more harmful…
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WIT launches Female Driver of the Year award
PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association and Walmart are seeking nominations for the inaugural WIT Female Driver of the Year award. The goal is to recognize outstanding female professional drivers who lead the industry in safety standards while actively…
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Prolonged rail strike will impact trucking industry
CALGARY, Alta. – The effect of the current CN Rail strike could have both positive and negative impacts on the trucking industry in Western Canada when it comes to the movement of grain products like wheat, barley, and canola. Though…
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Human Trafficking to be focus of TTSAO meeting
TORONTO, Ont. – Human trafficking will be the main focus of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario’s (TTSAO) general meeting Dec. 11. Truckers Against Trafficking will present, giving information on human trafficking and how trucking can help combat the…
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Don’t let yourself slip
Have you ever hurt your ankle while jumping down from your rig? Although ankle injuries are often considered sports injuries, any activity that forces your foot or ankle into an unnatural position can cause an ankle strain, sprain, or break.…
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Drivers’ mental health getting more attention
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The main focus lately regarding driver health is on mental health, according to Healthy Trucker nutritionist and program manager, Andrea Morley. She was speaking at ISB Global’s annual Biz and Breakfast Nov. 13. And she told attendees…
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New lighting standard comes into force in 2021
OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its website. As of September 2021, the Canadian Vehicle Lighting Regulation will require…
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Westcan and MADD aim to stop impaired driving with holiday campaign
COQUITLAM, B.C. – With the holiday season around the corner, Westcan Bulk Transport and MADD Canada are shining a light on the perils of impaired driving. As part of the 2019 effort, Westcan and MADD have made Jeremy Cook the…
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Why not us? How to improve fleet performance
I have done a dozen or more Retention Action Plan rollouts over the past couple of years. One of the key questions that I pose to folks during the onsite workshops revolves around the TCA’s “Best Fleets to Drive For”…
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Saskatchewan seeks federal funds for MELT
TORONTO, Ont. – Saskatchewan is seeking financial help from the federal government to fund truck driver training, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper reported this week that the province made the request in February, a month before its…
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UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately
TORONTO, Ont. – A major study released Wednesday suggests that large trucks contribute disproportionately to emissions on Canada’s roads. The Near-Road Air Pollution Pilot Study was conducted by the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research at the University of…
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MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt
REGINA, Sask. – The influence of Saskatchewan’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program has been far-reaching in both a positive and negative way on the province’s trucking industry. That was the opinion of a diverse panel discussion at the Saskatchewan Trucking…
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U.S. truck fatalities rise slightly in 2018
WASHINGTON – Overall fatalities on U.S. roads have declined for a second consecutive year, but deaths involving large trucks have risen slightly. That is according to a report released this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It said…
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Mental health issues impacting trucking industry
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mental health, bullying, harassment, diversity. These are issues the trucking industry have historically tossed to the wayside, but can do so no longer. An employees’ well-being encompasses more than their physical health, and how employers can…
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The Last Word: Keeping our head in the game
You can make sure your phone is in airplane mode when you drive, never snack when you’re behind the wheel, always have both hands on the wheel, and yet still be a distracted driver. Keeping your head in the game…
