For the health of it

I had to go to Dallas to do it, but I finally got to run with Jazzy...well, alright, not actually with Jazzy, but we were in the same 5-km race...and, okay, so I didn't really run, I walked, but at le...

How do you compare?

TORONTO, Ont. - Motortruck Fleet Executive and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada are conducting groundbreaking research that will establish fleet management benchmarks for private fleets. Priv...

Contact dermatitis: skin rashes

Quite often I have drivers come into my clinic complaining of skin conditions such as rashes. By far the most common skin rash I see is called contact dermatitis.Essentially, contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by...

Yanke awards truck as part of safety program

SASKATOON, Sask. - A long-time Yanke driver has won a Ford F-150 pickup truck by participating in the carrier's innovative safety program dubbed 'Be the One.'

B.C. launches Certificate of Recognition program

LANGLEY, B.C. - B.C. trucking companies are now eligible for Work-Safe BC premium rebates upon completion of a newly-developed Certificate of Recognition program.

Beating burnout

Any economic downturn can be rough on a fleet's sales force. Even the top performers in the group can suddenly find it difficult to secure a sale. They begin to lose faith in their abilities. Nothing ...

Take good care of your eyes

As a professional driver, taking care of your eyes is essential. Regular eye check-ups can help you stay on top of any deterioration in your sight. They can also discover unusual conditions that may a...

A warning about Lyme disease

During the summer months, many people venture outdoors to participate in activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Spending time in heavily-wooded or grassy areas increases your chance of contrac...

You Can Make Simple Choices To Lower Your Weight

Last month, we considered why it's better for our body frames not to be carrying around an oversized load. Now, let's explore some necessary components of a lifestyle that will keep our load within he...

About Alzheimer’s Disease

Seeing as January was Alzheimer's month I am going to discuss Alzheimer's disease in this month's article. Alzheimer's disease is caused by the degeneration of healthy brain tissue which eventually le...