Despite pandemic, DriveTest makes gains in increasing commercial testing

TORONTO, Ont. – Despite shutdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Serco’s DriveTest set a record number of monthly commercial road tests this year. The new record came in October, the…

TTSAO joins fight against Driver Inc.

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has joined the fight against Driver Inc. The controversial employment model sees carriers employ drivers as independent service providers,…

The importance of a strong finishing program

TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers that hire entry-level drivers need to provide additional training, document it, and continue monitoring their performance after putting them on the road. Companies that don’t employ…

TTSAO carrier, insurance group members to meet Nov. 25

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will host a joint carrier/insurance group meeting Nov. 25 to discuss insurance and training issues. Steve Newton of Challenger…

Five tips for telematics training

Steve Fields, a professional driver with YRC and America’s Road Team Captain, doesn’t mind having his driving critiqued using video. He likens it to an NFL team that analyzes every…

Training available on working safely in Covid-19 world

Covid-19 has been a major part of our lives, day in and day out, since government shutdowns and restrictions took place in mid-March of this year. We have been living…

Three ways fleets can work with educators to solve their technician shortage

Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than…

Aspiring female truck drivers get assistance in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) and YWCA of Saskatoon are launching the first Women Shifting Gears 12-week training program to help women obtain a Class 1A licence…

Training, technology and driver health keys to fleet safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hiring the right drivers, supporting them with technology, and keeping them healthy are three winning strategies when it comes to operating a safe fleet. Those were some…

Smart Driver for Forestry Trucks training now online

MONTREAL, Que. – Forestry truck drivers are now able to take the Smart Driver for Forestry Trucks program online. The training program was developed by FPInnovations and the Office of…

Four ways to improve your fleet’s safety culture

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – There’s no magic wand for creating a safety culture within your trucking organization, but two fleets shared their own secrets to success June 24, during the Truckload…

Bendix’s online brake school reaches milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix says its Brake-School.com online training platform has been in operation for seven years and now has 100,000 registered users. The online platform offers nearly 90…

Mack, Volvo offer students free online tech training

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack and Volvo are temporarily offering free e-learning courses for high school and secondary technical school students. Access will be given for free for 90 days, according…

What to look for in a driver-trainer

Many truck drivers are drawn to the profession by the promise of independence, solitude, and tranquility behind the wheel. So, it’s little wonder it’s challenging to find driver-trainers willing to…

Meritor to host training sessions in Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alta. – Meritor will hold a series of aftermarket product training events in Edmonton, Alta., later this month. The sessions are geared toward those in parts and sales, as…