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Health & Safety
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Caring for drivers
Study aims to better understand and help truck drivers involved in traumatic incidents on the road
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ELDs as a time management tool
What if electronic logging devices (ELDs) were used as time management tools rather than enforcement devices? Sure, they would still limit the amount of time you are able to drive each day, but the primary intent of the device would…
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North York tops list of safest cities to drive in Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. – North York is the safest city to drive in Ontario, a study released Wednesday said. Rounding out the top five communities are Toronto, East York, Etobicoke and Mississauga. The worst five cities to drive according to the…
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SafetyDriven’s Speaker Series headed back to Prince George this fall
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – On the heels of a successful 2018, SafetyDriven – Trucking Safety Council of B.C. is headed back to Prince George for its speaker series. The event will address a slew of topics and offer several speakers,…
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CTA calls on provinces to adopt federal ELD rule
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on provincial transport ministers to apply the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate to provincially-regulated carriers. The Alliance wants the recently announced federal rule – requiring third-party certified devices to be…
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What does the ELD mandate mean to you?
On June 12, Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) posting in Canada Gazette Part 2 finally occurred. As far as the Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) and its members are concerned, this announcement is a positive step forward for the…
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Becoming well-heeled
How to combat plantar fasciitis
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Millennials warming up to non-trucker jobs, says report
BRAMPTON, Ont. – While a longhaul driving career may not be on their radar, a large number of millennials could still be open to other jobs in the trucking industry, a Trucking HR Canada survey has revealed. The survey of…
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U.S. imposes lifetime ban on commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has permanently banned drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The ruling was issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Tuesday. “This is an important…
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Premiers reaffirm commitment to MELT program
SASKATOON, Sask. – Canada’s premiers have reaffirmed their commitment to adopting a minimum national entry-level training standard for truck drivers by 2021. The announcement came at their meeting in Saskatoon this week, where trucking issues were a major topic of…
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Setting the highest standards for road safety
Highway safety is everyone’s business, and for those whose businesses involve moving people and products throughout our province on a daily basis, transportation comes with even greater risks and responsibilities. When you consider there are over 25,000 carriers on Alberta…
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Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape
OTTAWA, Ont. – A federal government program aimed at reducing workplace harassment and violence in the trucking sector is taking shape following its launch last spring. Up to 400 employees will get sector-specific harassment and violence prevention training under the…
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Back behind the wheel: Protect your eyes
Every profession has its tools of the trade. For professional truck drivers, one of their most important tools is their eyes. Drivers rely on their eyes to safely navigate their trucks through busy streets and highways. In my clinic, I…
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Preventive maintenance: It’s in your hands
What your fingernails can tell you about your overall health
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Volvo marks 60 years of saving lives with seat belts
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – It was 60 years ago this year Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seat belt while working at Volvo. Now a standard feature in all vehicles, the seat belt is seen as the world´s most important…
