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Health & Safety
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Manitoba carriers awarded for their safety culture
WINNIPEG, Man. –A pair of Manitoba trucking companies received some hardware recently, with Fast Lane Freight the winner of the RPM Award and Bison Transport getting SAFE Work Manitoba’s Safety Culture Award. The Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) RPM Award recognizes…
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Can you take the heat?
Heat rash isn’t a condition that only affects infants and children
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You’ve got gall
After eating a burger, or other greasy foods do you ever feel pain in the center or upper right part of your abdomen? Does pain sometimes spread to your right shoulder or back? If so, you may have gallbladder issues.…
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OOIDA supports proposed HoS changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is welcoming proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules. The association, representing independent truckers in the U.S. and Canada, said the proposed rule changes represent a “common sense approach.” “Truckers have…
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FMCSA administrator discusses proposed HoS changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules address the two most frequently-cited pain points for drivers and give them greater flexibility in managing their workdays. That was the message from Ray Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
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UPDATED: Split sleeper berth provision among proposed changes to U.S. HoS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much-anticipated changes to the U.S. hours-of-service (HoS) rules have been proposed by the U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Five key provisions are being proposed. They are: Tying the 30-minute break requirement to…
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Sutco goes from pink to plaid in effort to raise funds to fight cancer
SALMO, B.C. – On the heels of its success “driving toward a cure” to raise money to fight breast cancer, Sutco Transportation Specialists is at it again with a new initiative, transforming from pink to plaid. Five years ago, the…
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U.S. to make Crash Preventability Determination Program permanent
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to make the Crash Preventability Demonstration Program permanent. The pilot project was launched in 2017, and was originally intended to last just two years. On Wednesday, the agency proposed…
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Addressing potential concerns with technology
In my last column, I talked about how carriers should consider the technology revolutionizing the trucking industry as an incentive to attract the young workers it needs so badly. In other words, companies need to consider both the finer details…
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Finding work for those with disabilities
WCB claims costs continue to rise, driven by lost-time claims
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NACFE urges fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The organization dedicated to improving freight efficiency in North America is urging fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies to attract and retain drivers. The recommendation was contained in the latest Confidence Report, released Tuesday by the…
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NSTSA to celebrate safety at gala dinner
HALIFAX, N.S. – The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner Nov. 2. The event, themed Camo and Chrome, will be held at the Westin Halifax Hotel. Safety Excellence Awards will be…
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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…
