Business Management Breaking down barriers February 7, 2020 BANFF, Alta. – Industry’s improvements in safety can lead to recruitment challenges.
Health & Safety U.S. approves oral fluid drug testing for truckers January 10, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Truck drivers could soon face oral fluid testing for controlled substances under a new directive from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The…
Health & Safety Trucking HR to hold mental health workshop January 9, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada will host a half-day workplace mental health workshop in Toronto next month. The workshop, which will offer employers hands-on training to better deal…
Health & Safety Healthy Fleet Challenge to kick off Jan. 6 December 19, 2019 LONDON, Ont. – Registration is now open for the first Healthy Fleet Challenge of 2020. It will kick off Jan. 6 and will run until Feb. 7, promising 33…
Health & Safety Preventive maintenance: Save your breath December 17, 2019 Although the winter season offers breathtaking scenery, it can also create an environment that negatively impacts your health. In addition to slips, falls, and overexertion while shoveling, winter’s cold, dry…
Health & Safety Driver health and safety are linked December 10, 2019 At Healthy Trucker, we’ve been repeating the phrase, “A healthier driver is a safer driver,” since we set out to improve the health of the industry over six years ago.
Health & Safety Don’t let yourself slip November 15, 2019 Have you ever hurt your ankle while jumping down from your rig? Although ankle injuries are often considered sports injuries, any activity that forces your foot or ankle into an…
Health & Safety Partnership to offer programs to improve workplace safety October 20, 2016 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) signed a memorandum of understanding to increase awareness for improved workplace safety in…
Health & Safety New rules in place for dangerous work refusals November 10, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The federal government wants to be more efficient and spend less money ensuring workplaces are safe. On October 31, 2014 amendments to the Canada Labour Code…