Features
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All for one, ONE for Freight
MILTON, Ont. — Traditional is not in David Carruth’s vocabulary. He’s the president and chief executive officer of ONE for Freight – a transportation service provider that prides itself on being innovative, and a one-stop shop for all of its clients.…
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Dalton is hailed a cab: Part 4
The story so far Mark arrives at Intra-City Truck Lines yard ready to begin his time as a taxi truck driver. At first all looks good, but instead of a short trailer, Mark is given an older, longer trailer –…
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Today’s automated transmissions smarter, more versatile
Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) have come to dominate the on-highway trucking segment, but they’re also gaining acceptance in vocational applications. Once shunned by drivers who preferred the reliability and versatility of their traditional stick shift, today’s AMTs can do more…
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A run with Dad
I recently went on a trip with my father, who has been driving across North America for more than 45 years. I’ve traveled to many places with him, from the time I was a little boy until I established my…
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We have an image issue, and we are to blame
The image of the trucking industry is one of those topics that has been discussed by those inside the industry for as long as I can remember. When I first started driving 28 years ago, the CB chatter was full…
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Putting diversity and inclusion into action
Canada’s labor force is comprised of increasing numbers of women, visible minorities, newcomers to Canada, youth, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities. We also know that people come to work with different backgrounds, needs, and expectations. So, it’s important to…
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Download your ELD data other tax-prep priorities
This, of course, is the time of year for gathering up slips and receipts in advance of preparing your 2018 federal income tax return. If you’re a self-employed individual, any taxes you owe are due by April 30 even though…
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Lessons learned from a broken window
My last road trip of 2018 was supposed to be a simple one, a straight run between terminals from southwestern Ontario to Winnipeg and back. But sometimes even the simplest of plans go off the rails for the most unlooked…
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Preventing trucker shoulder
A condition so common among truckers, it was named after them
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Safeties for sale
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Heavy equipment mechanic Mark Waschke has become alarmed, after noticing trucks wearing recently-issued safety stickers with defects that should have disqualified them from being on the road. “I’ve seen fresh stickers on trucks with holes in cab floors,…
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Generating differences
CK-4 and FA-4 oils delivering better shear stability, longer drain intervals
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Read, report, repeat
Regular oil analyses readings can identify issues as they emerge – and before it’s too late
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Draining day
There’s more to an oil change than simply draining the fluid
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Mine the Data
Set reasonable targets, and reap the rewards
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The ever-changing ELD
ELDs and on-board computer systems for fleets are constantly evolving