Health & Safety Isaac Instruments describes its Covid-19 story May 7, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — A simple hockey game with friends on the street of a village in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. It didn’t take more than that for the virus to set…
Health & Safety Thank a Trucker feeds 100 drivers, to return weekly through May May 5, 2020 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – After serving up more than 100 hot meals to truckers at the TA Petro gas bar in Woodstock, Ont., May 1 the Thank a Trucker team has…
Health & Safety We cannot wish Covid-19 away, but we can adapt May 4, 2020 When will we be back to normal? When will this be over? These are the questions most asked about the Covid-19 pandemic these days. I certainly don’t have the answers…
Health & Safety Support your immune system May 3, 2020 Supporting the immune system has been a big topic of conversation lately, given the Covid-19 pandemic, but there’s another important reason to support our body in being able to heal…
Health & Safety Thank a Trucker team to serve up free meals May 1 April 29, 2020 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – NAL Insurance says its Thank a Trucker team will be set up outside the TA Petro truck stop in Woodstock, Ont., May 1 from 11 a.m. till…
Health & Safety National Day of Mourning hits home for those who’ve lost loved ones April 28, 2020 THUNDER BAY, Ont. – April 28 marks National Day of Mourning in Canada, to remember those who’ve lost their lives on the job. But for Jesse MacDonald, every day is…
Health & Safety B.C. allowing food trucks at provincially-owned locations April 28, 2020 VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia is allowing food trucks to set up at provincially-owned locations throughout the province, to help feed truckers. It is foregoing the usual restrictions and fees…
Health & Safety Recognizing six decades behind the wheel April 27, 2020 A Western Canadian truck driver is recognized for a clean 60-year driving career.
Health & Safety One truck driver’s Covid-19 nightmare April 24, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – On April 25, professional driver Nicole Folz will take her first steps in 15 days outside a makeshift Covid-19 camp at an undisclosed airport hotel in Toronto,…
Health & Safety CVSA cancels inspector championships April 23, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has canceled the North American Inspectors Championships due to health concerns surrounding Covid-19. Next year’s championships are scheduled for Aug.
Business Management Covid crisis makes waste collector stronger April 22, 2020 Waste Connections has discovered operational improvements as it reacts to Covid-19 challenges
Equipment Mack donates cash, PPE to local organizations April 20, 2020 ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Mack Trucks has supported its Lehigh Valley neighbors with a $10,000 donation to an area food bank, and the giving of personal protective equipment (PPE). The $10,000…
Business Management Keep the shop up and running despite Covid-19 April 20, 2020 Covid-19 is taking the team out of teamwork, but the best fleets are staying ahead of the virus. Kevin Bergman of Prime and Mike Gomes of Bison explain how they are adopting to social distancing in the shop.
Business Management Speedee helping those in need during Covid-19 pandemic April 17, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport is stepping up its efforts during the Covid-19 crisis, helping low income and elderly residents in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. The City of Vancouver has contracted…
Health & Safety Trucks permitted to bypass Manitoba check points April 16, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – The province of Manitoba has set up check points at various provincial border crossings with high traffic volumes to provide information to motorist about Covid-19, and other…
