Equipment Choosing the right PPE for mechanics October 15, 2020 Trucking-related safety discussions often look to address on-road dangers, but there are plenty of threats closer to home. Look no further than service bays for proof of that. The hoses…
Health & Safety Trucking technology put to work in Covid-19 fight July 6, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — Necessity is said to be the mother of invention. In that spirit, several trucking-focused technical innovations are already being updated and repurposed because of Covid-19. Here are…
Transportation Winter conditions already a reality in Western Canada October 23, 2019 Winter weather has hit several areas of Western Canada already, and that requires a shift in mindset when it comes to driving behavior. RICHMOND, B.C. – Drivers will again…
Health & Safety Mental health issues impacting trucking industry October 23, 2019 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mental health, bullying, harassment, diversity. These are issues the trucking industry have historically tossed to the wayside, but can do so no longer. An employees’ well-being…
Health & Safety It’s time for drivers to ‘Shift into Winter’ September 30, 2019 RICHMOND, B.C. – Drivers will again be “Shifting into Winter” in B.C. and across Canada in the coming weeks, and for the 11th year, WorkSafeBC wants to remind truckers to…
Business Management SafetyDriven’s Speaker Series headed back to Prince George this fall July 23, 2019 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – On the heels of a successful 2018, SafetyDriven – Trucking Safety Council of B.C. is headed back to Prince George for its speaker series. The event…
Business Management Driver safety focus of new WorkSafeBC videos and information sheets March 27, 2019 RICHMOND, B.C. – WorkSafeBC wants truck drivers to be safe, and has released a new video series and information sheets to help them do just that. According to WorkSafeBC, the…
Health & Safety Get ready to ‘Shift into Winter’ October 11, 2018 RICHMOND, B.C. – With winter fast approaching – and already a reality in some areas of Western Canada – the Winter Driving Safety Alliance (WDA) is urging truckers and all…
Transportation Former grand champion repeats as winner at B.C. Professional Truck Driving Championships June 24, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. – A repeat winner claimed his third grand champion title at the B.C. 2014 Professional Truck Driving Championships. Dean Grant, a Duncan, B.C.-based driver for Agrifoods International Co-op,…