Viewpoint: Make Driving a Career Move

Roy Craigen, who became well known in trucking circles for his innovative approach to driver management during his days with Economy Carriers, had a message for the folks attending the Private Motor Truck Council's annual conference earlier this s...

Does Your Family Read Truck News or Keep Up With What’s Going on in the Industry?

GUELPH, Ont. - The Canadian trucking industry is powered by 250,000 drivers and each one of them needs a support system to overcome the challenges that come with life on the road. That support system often includes the fleet dispatcher, manager, t...

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: No Symptoms, No Problems?

Have you ever gone to the dentist, medical doctor, chiropractor or other health practitioners on a regular basis, because you were feeling well? If you have, congratulations! You are a minority. Most North-Americans go to the doctor when they are...

Future Uncertain

OTTAWA, Ont. - Don't expect it to be business as usual when dealing with Ottawa, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the industry following the return of a minority Liberal government to power.

Fergus Truck Show to Host Top Notch Performers

FERGUS, Ont. - The 19th annual Fergus Truck Show will take place July 23 to 25 and will have a stellar line up of musical entertainment, say organizers.

2004 Out-Of-Service Rate Increases Slightly

MILTON, Ont. - Seventy-eight per cent of vehicles inspected during the 2004 Roadcheck safety blitz passed inspections and were considered to have a high level of mechanical fitness, according to a report released by the Canadian Council of Motor T...

Sound Safety Practices are Not Optional

Goodwin made his remarks to an audience of 160 people at the first ever Markel Safety and Innovation National Conference, which was held June 15-16 at the Doubletree International Plaza in Toronto, Ont.

Manufacturers Deflate Natural Gas Balloon

TORONTO, Ont. - Natural gas vehicles may be taking off in some areas of Europe, but for North American heavy-duty engine manufacturers, diesel is still the way to go.

Canadian Embassy Asks FDA to Release Food Shipments on Weekends

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Embassy in Washington has written to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request sufficient staff coverage at Canada-U.S. border crossings during peak evening and weekend shipping hours.

PMTC Delegates Updated on HOS, Pre-Trips

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Canada's new hours of service regulations probably won't be adopted until January 2005, delegates learned at the Private Motor Truck Council's annual general meeting and conference in June.

Drivers are Best Asset: Craigen

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Roy Craigen, founder and self-styled "coach and general manager" of Transcom, wants carrier management to recognize drivers are at least as valuable, if not more valuable, than the high-priced equipment they operate. Th...

The Rolling Stop?

TORONTO, Ont. - It appears that everything old can be new again - even when you're updating manufacturing standards for commercial vehicles.

Loggers Preparing to Use Self-Steer Axles Due to VW&D Reforms

TIMMINS, Ont. - As Ontario continues overhauling its Vehicle Weights and Dimensions in an effort to phase out lift axles, many trailers used in the forestry sector are being targeted.

Can a Simple Formula Prevent Rollovers?

CALGARY, Alta. - Meet Grant Aune and Mike Morigeau. Both are former accident reconstructionists who say they've visited far too many tractor-trailer rollovers. Both have a broad understanding of what causes rollovers and have made it their mission...

Company Claims Hydrogen Unit Cuts Emissions, Saves Fuel

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - It might be called hydrogen-a-go-go. Or the little box that could.