Five reasons to turf the Liberals

I'm not one to force my political leanings on anyone. I just think it's important everyone gets out and votes. I'll even insist my wife accompany me to the polls when I know her ballot will cancel out my own. More than ever, I think it's...

Technology doesn’t have to spell the end of our independence

Over the past three or four months I've been focusing a lot on the health challenges we face as we go about our business of trucking.

What’s in a name?

EOBRs. Like death and taxes, they're inevitable. Or are they? When the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit tossed out the US government's proposed rule mandating the use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) last month, it raised a...

Formal hiring strategies identify the best workers

Every business is only as good as its employees. After all, they are ultimately the ones who actually interact with customers, repair equipment and safely move freight up and down the highway.

A better way to test for sleep apnea

For anyone attending shows and conventions over the past few years, there's very little chance you haven't seen a presentation or 10 on sleep apnea.

Listen up: Ear infection season is about to begin

The change of weather from summer to fall marks the beginning of yet another cold and flu season.

Digestion: a gut reaction

It's time for a fall digestive system check. Begin with a quick walk-around to note any obvious issues, overload or leakage. Then, get acquainted with each part: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine to ensure it is...

Toronto police conduct commercial vehicle blitz

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto police were out in force Sept. 20, targeting commercial vehicles during an eight-hour blitz near Lakeshore Ave. E. and Coxwell Ave.

OTA offers reward for rock-throwing hoodlums

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is assisting police in their search for "hoodlums" accused of throwing rocks at passing vehicles, injuring a truck driver.

Pete intros new features for Model 320

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt is introducing a range of new features for its Model 320, designed to improve manoeuvrability, vehicle utility and driver comfort.

Quick Truck Lube offering overnight parking as rest areas close

AYR, Ont. -- With the recent closure of the highway rest areas both east and westbound near Cambridge, Quick Truck Lube is offering free parking at its nearby location.

Trucker who killed 11 people was using cell phone: NTSB

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended banning commercial drivers from using mobile phones after it concluded a tractor-trailer driver who killed 11 people was distracted by his cell phone at the...

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...