Health & Safety A warning about Lyme disease June 1, 2010 During the summer months, many people venture outdoors to participate in activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Spending time in heavily-wooded or grassy areas increases your chance of contrac...
Health & Safety Addressing myths about head lice May 1, 2010 Due to their lifestyles on the road, professional truck drivers are more susceptible to catching head lice than many other professionals.
Health & Safety Keeping the spring in your step May 1, 2010 Your feet; every year, you put many miles on them. You count on them to take you wherever you want to go, yet you probably don't think about them unless they hurt. I bet your trailer tires get more vi...
Health & Safety Trucking’s health crisis April 1, 2010 Most knowledgeable and informed members of the trucking industry will candidly admit there is a serious health crisis amongst truckers. Sure, it's easy to identify the most obvious contributing factor...
Health & Safety Trucking’s health crisis can be addressed by employers April 1, 2010 Most knowledgeable and informed members of the trucking industry will candidly admit there is a serious health crisis amongst truckers. Sure, it's easy to identify the most obvious contributing factor...
Health & Safety As summer nears, remember to stay well-hydrated April 1, 2010 As spring approaches and the weather begins to warm up, our body is required to sweat more in order to maintain its core body temperature. Thus, physical exertion during the summer months can cause se...
Health & Safety Minding your pees and queues April 1, 2010 On the road, frequent pit stops can really affect your bottom line. Yet, if you've ever come down with a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know that the need for frequent urination is one of the firs...
Health & Safety There Are Steps You Can Take To Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s March 1, 2010 Seeing as January was Alzheimer's month I am going to discuss Alzheimer's disease in this month's article. Alzheimer's disease is caused by the degeneration of healthy brain tissue which eventually le...
Health & Safety Countdown to CSA 2010: Are you prepared? February 14, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. -- Mere months before a new carrier safety rating system is rolled out in the US, many Canadian ...
Health & Safety Major conference to focus on sleep apnea February 8, 2010 BALTIMORE, Md. -- The trucking industry is finally waking up to the risks of driving while suffering from...
Health & Safety Bison president to carry Olympic Torch today January 5, 2010 WINNIPEG, Alta. -- Bison president Don Streuber will be partaking in a historic event and enjoying a personal ...
Health & Safety Truck stop association provides free online H1N1 toolbox November 11, 2009 ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) Foundation has created an onl...
Health & Safety No WSIB rate hike for trucking in 2010, but couriers, warehousing to see hikes July 30, 2009 TORONTO, Ont.– The…
Health & Safety Foundation chosen as official charity for David Virgoe Memorial Golf Tournament July 27, 2009 TORONTO, Ont.-- The OTA Education Foundation has been selected as the designated charity for proceeds fro...
Health & Safety OBAC to use NASCAR simulator at Fergus to raise funds for Convoy for a Cure July 20, 2009 FERGUS, Ont. -- The Owner-Operators’ Business Association of Canada (OBAC) will be offering rides i...
