Health & Safety Carriers recognizing importance of driver health and wellness May 3, 2021 If drivers are the lifeblood of the trucking industry, then it’s important (some would say, essential) to look after them, and it all starts with their physical and mental health.
Business Management Westcan truck driver loses challenge over drug and alcohol testing February 9, 2021 Truck driver Randall Phillips has failed in a legal bid to challenge Westcan Bulk Transport’s random drug and alcohol testing program. Phillips had argued the fleet shouldn’t be able to…
Human Resources Westcan drivers raise $100K for charity December 1, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport drivers have raised $100,000 for local charities, through their Driver Advisory Board. “Our Driver Advisory Board has a long-lasting commitment to use their funding…
Sponsored Equipment Prepare your drivers for ELDs October 26, 2020 To say 2020 has been a year of disruption in the trucking industry would be a gross understatement, particularly when it comes to drivers who have been on the front…
Equipment Alberta to eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits through regulatory update July 29, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta will eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits as of Jan. 1 as it updates regulations to reflect equipment like wide-base single tires, tridems, and stinger-steer auto carriers.
Sponsored Transportation Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport April 26, 2020 Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but the Covid-19 outbreak ended that demand a month early –…
Health & Safety Westcan’s safety program receives gold recognition October 30, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport recently took home gold for being Canada’s Safest Employers in the transportation. The award was handed out by Canadian Occupational Safety in Toronto, recognizing…
Business Management Image can be everything October 29, 2018 Panel says industry must step up to attract more people into trucking
Business Management Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers…
Business Management Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy October 1, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising $25,000. The money will…
Human Resources AMTA names its annual award winners April 23, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) doled out a handful of awards this past weekend, including the Volvo Trucks Provincial Driver of the Year Lawrence Reichert. Reichert,…
Sustainability NAIT partners with industry to offer low-carbon fuel to long-haul segment November 9, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has partnered with industry stakeholders to bring low-carbon fuel that can withstand all weather conditions to the long-haul truck segment.
Regulations Super singles approved in Alberta July 24, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – As of July 1, the Government of Alberta has given the green light to the use of wide-base single tires on provincial roadways. Following in the recent…
Regulations Transportation industry changing fast, says MLA Westhead April 28, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – Cameron Westhead, Alberta MLA for Banff-Cochrane, says the transportation industry is on the brink of some major changes. “We are now standing on the edge of a…
Health & Safety Trucking tycoon makes sizeable donation toward new Alzheimer’s center November 1, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Trucking mogul Paul Albrechtsen has donated $4 million for the creation of a new, state-of-the-art Alzheimer Centre of Excellence. The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Albrechtsen, who…
