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Health & Safety
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Preventive maintenance: Save your breath
Although the winter season offers breathtaking scenery, it can also create an environment that negatively impacts your health. In addition to slips, falls, and overexertion while shoveling, winter’s cold, dry air can also trigger asthma attacks. Asthma is a medical…
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MELT and NELT are works in progress
In recent months, I have made several presentations on mandatory entry-level training (MELT) and provided updates and information on where we sit in each jurisdiction. I’ve also discussed where the national entry-level training (NELT) standard file is at. MELT is…
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APTA names David Dowden Driver of the Year
DIEPPE, N.B. – David Dowden of East Can Transport Services has been named the Driver of the Year by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. Dowden was among seven people honored last week for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the…
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A primer on the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
This is a is a summary of the key points of the U.S. Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program. A PowerPoint presentation of the same is available here. If you have any questions, please email me at dmarcello@cdl-law.com The U.S. Drug…
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Union calls for more truck safety inspectors
TORONTO, Ont. – The union representing commercial vehicle safety inspectors is urging the provincial government to hire more enforcement officers in the wake of a scathing report from Ontario’s auditor general. In her annual report, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk said…
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CTA calls for mandatory drug testing
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the federal government to introduce mandatory drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers. It claims a scathing Ontario auditor general report on commercial vehicle enforcement supports its case. “CTA…
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Bruce Cail: Armour’s ambassador of safety
‘I went and got my licence one day, and the next day I was on the road.’
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Women with Drive: The journey continues
On Dec. 3 in Ottawa, Trucking HR Canada, along with partners from across the country, wrapped up our Women with Drive Hits the Road tour. The initiative builds on the success of the national Women with Drive leadership summit that…
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Industry: Strengthen driver training standards
TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking industry leaders are calling for a strengthening of driver training standards in Ontario in the wake of a bid by a Tory legislator to abolish the written test on air brakes at licence renewal. Amarjot Sandhu,…
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Driver health and safety are linked
At Healthy Trucker, we’ve been repeating the phrase, “A healthier driver is a safer driver,” since we set out to improve the health of the industry over six years ago. Every driver out there wants to be among the best…
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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.…
