Proposed HoS reduction would impact wages, economy: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) continues to plead with US lawmakers to leave the existing hours-of-service regulations in tact.

Sties: no crying matter

I recently had a driver come into my clinic complaining of pain in his upper eyelid. During the examination I noticed a small red lump on the inside of his eyelid.

Harvard researchers examining new sleep apnea screening tool

SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- A simple test that measures attention, alertness and reaction time could one day be administered to drivers when they renew their licence to determine if they are likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a...

Court tosses US EOBR mandate over harassment concerns

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is lauding a US court decision that has scrapped the US FMCSA's limited electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) mandate over fears the devices could be used to harass...

Western Ontario gearing up for second Convoy for a Cure

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- The second instalment of the Ontario West version of Convoy for a Cure is set to hit the highway Oct. 15. Last year's event, which featured a convoy of "pinked out" trucks travelling along the roads of western Ontario, raised...

PeopleNet expands lane departure warning system availability

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- PeopleNet has expanded the availability of lane departure warning systems with the addition of offerings from Takata SafeTrak and Mobileye.

Meritor Wabco to demonstrate safety systems

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Meritor Wabco is providing fleet managers and dealers with the opportunity to experience its stability control and collision avoidance safety systems first-hand at a ride-and-drive at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sept. 14.

Peterbilt dealers encouraging drivers to buckle up

DENTON, Texas -- A group of four Peterbilt dealers in the Midwestern US are voicing their support for the "Buckle Up In Your Truck" safety campaign of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The three of the four...

You’re tired, take a rest

KING CITY, Ont. – Imagine being able to roll back the clock and speak to a tired driver before they are involved in an accident. A high-tech, real-time fatigue advisory system being tested by Praxair's Canadian fleet is allowing the...

The payback on driver training

KING CITY, Ont. -- It's a constant source of frustration for Rick Geller, director of safety and signature services with Markel Insurance. Carrier executives often tell him they're reluctant to invest in driver training programs for fear the...

Motor carriers asked to weigh in on CSA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to identify the impacts of CSA (Compliance, Safety and Accountability) enforcement on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and...

The ABCs of summer fruit

At this time of year, the highways are flanked by fields growing a large variety of produce. You may even be delivering a load of it, yourself.

Hemorrhoids

Although not often discussed, hemorrhoids are a very common condition. In fact, it is estimated that half the adults in North America over the age of 50 have suffered from hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.

Sleep apnea screening

The threat of sleep apnea might seem like a safety manager's worst nightmare.

Study looks at handling of senior drivers across Canada

WATERLOO, Ont. -- A new study has highlighted inconsistencies in how provinces licence older drivers, a contentious issue in the trucking industry - especially in Ontario, where commercial drivers are required to do an annual road test after...