Transportation Ontario truck drivers identify shortcomings in entry-level training June 10, 2022 Most truck drivers surveyed for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation believe entry-level training (ELT) helped them pass road tests, but many question whether the training actually prepared them for real-world…
Transportation Researchers to determine if fuel-efficient driving lowers crash rates May 14, 2021 The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is looking to see how fuel-efficient driving practices affect truck crashes and crash severity. The research initiative is funded by Natural Resources Canada, and…
Health & Safety Could cognitive road tests help to screen aging drivers? March 17, 2021 Traffic safety experts have been running enhanced road tests in the search for a way to determine whether aging drivers should remain behind the wheel – rather than relying on…
Health & Safety Distracted Driving report calls for fleet action October 2, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from the Traffic Industry Research Foundation (TIRF) is calling for employers to take action on distracted driving, at a time when motor vehicle collisions…
Transportation Canadian texting and driving rates double in last decade May 27, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Don’t read this article on your phone if you’re behind the wheel. New research by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) continues to demonstrate that…
