Thoughts on first year as an O/O

My first year as an owner/operator in Canada has passed under the bumper. It’s been a good year, I’m pleased to say, not always going according to plan but…

Slick decisions

The PC-11 engine oil category will bring fleets fuel savings – and possibly some added complexity

Managing high blood pressure

Driving down the road, you can monitor the pressure systems in your rig by reading the gauges on the dash. During a physical, you can monitor the pressure in…

We need training, not speed limiters

There are many very good reasons to limit truck speeds to 65 miles per hour. In fact, there are many very good reasons to limit all vehicle speeds to…

The power of purple

A truck is painted purple to raise awareness for an often-overlooked form of cancer

Roundabouts and rollovers

Are we getting better at design and education?

Analyzing accidents

Sometimes, it pays to conduct an expert analysis of the crash scene

Let’s keep the OTDC growing

Last year at this time I first shared with you the story of the Ontario Truck Driving Championships (OTDC). It’s a story that does our industry proud and…

New Windsor-Detroit bridge to be named after Gordie Howe

TORONTO, Ont. – This week, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced the new $2 billion second crossing at Detroit-Windsor will be named the Gordie Howe…

Detroit River Bridge to be Named for Gordie Howe

WINDSOR, ON — Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday announced that the future publicly owned bridge between Windsor and Detroit will be named the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Previously known…

Don’t get caught underinflated

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Tom Brady may not be the only one with underinflation problems – you could too if you don’t have the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by…

Canada Cartage recognizes its ‘everyday heroes’

TORONTO, ON – Canada Cartage is recognizing two of its drivers for being everyday heroes who went above and beyond to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Jake’s Cab Solutions rolls out new bed sheet size for sleeper cabs

VILLE SAINT-LAURENT, Que. — Jake’s Cab Solutions has announced this week that it is rolling out a new size in its catalogue of bed sheets specified for sleeper cabs. The new…

Mike Pennington Honored by Alma Mater

MEMPHIS, TN -- An award has been established in memory of a familiar trucking industry figure who suddenly passed away late last year. The University of Memphis, located in Tennessee, has set up the D. Mike Pennington Award for Outstanding Mentoring in the Department of Journalism.

Truckers Turn Out to be Everyday Heroes

TORONTO, ON - Fast action by two truck drivers working for the same fleet helped defuse two separate and dangerous situations with their carrier calling them "everyday heroes."