Features
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Breaking up is hard to do
Last month, I talked about an unhealthy relationship with sugar- filled, processed foods and the negative effects they can have on your health. Now the big question – how do we change that relationship? Anyone who has been to a…
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Know when to hold ’em
Kenny Rogers got it right with his old country hit, “The Gambler.” You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em. You, my friend, are leaving money on the table when it comes to managing your…
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The kings of auctioneering
Ritchie Bros. has come a long way since its modest B.C. beginnings
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Driver training in the spotlight
Associations have been advocating for mandatory entry-level driver training for a long time
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Got milk?
How Raymond Conroy, a self-made truck driver, made a name for himself transporting milk across Ontario
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I have an (in) voice – Part 2
THE STORY SO FAR Mark is in a coffee shop outside Calgary where a trucker is on the phone with a company that’s late in paying. The man makes a spectacle of himself and Mark offers to give him a…
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Oil’s well with CK-4
Transition has been “seamless” for fleets that have changed over to the new oil category
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Ontario crash stats a disappointment
A multi-faceted approach is needed to improve road safety
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Avoiding athlete’s foot
Many professional truck drivers are at an increased risk of developing athlete’s foot due to their job demands. Long, hot days spent in your truck wearing work boots, as well as using public showers are the main reasons truckers are…
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Take care of your kidneys
Long periods of sitting can contribute to kidney conditions
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Get it right the first time
One of the first things you should do as a new owner-operator is register a GST/HST account with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The sooner, the better: CRA can only back-date a new account 30 days so if you wait you…
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Doing all the ‘small’ things really well
OAK BLUFF, Man. — Go big or go home, the saying goes, and REK Express takes this to heart when it comes to the freight they haul and their vision for the future. Company president Ryan Mitchell may have told Truck…
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Don’t underestimate the importance of the driver
Drivers are ultimately responsible for safety, productivity, and profitability
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In-cab coaching systems help drivers improve fuel economy
Real-time coaching using telematics can significantly improve fleet fuel economy. That was the message from Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, vice-president of sales for Isaac Instruments, who discussed the topic during a Truck World Knowledge Stop session April 19. The company got into…
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Four habits of highly-efficient drivers
Drivers from the Run on Less fuel economy challenge give tips on achieving maximum fuel mileage
