The Next Big Thing?

CALGARY, Alta. - A Calgary man has developed a comprehensive truck safety system he says can reduce heavy-duty truck accidents by 50 to 75 per cent.

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: Happy New Year to You – Happy New You

Happy New Year - Happy New You! Is the title of this month's column. I think it is fitting, as we usher in a new year, we of course reflect on the past.

Changing Horses – How to Find a Great Job

ETOBICOKE, Ont. - Jobs for life are rare in any industry. My dad worked 30 years for Massey-Ferguson, but my last three trucking jobs have ended suddenly: Eaton's went bankrupt and the other two fleets I drove for both got the outsourcing bug.

Eastern Associations Share Similar Concerns

DIEPPE, N.B. - The trucking community in the northeast corner of North America is big enough to keep the regional economy rolling yet small enough to be one big family. And the goal for the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) in 2005 wi...

TRIB Helps Dispell Misinformation About Retreading

The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) has an agenda of educating the public about retreading. The organization routinely responds to letters from the general publc.

Industry Quibbles Over Hours of Service

TORONTO, Ont. - Thanks to what some Canadian trucking industry insiders are describing as inaccurate reporting on the part of the national media and a misunderstanding on the part of Teamsters representing Canadian truck drivers, the debate over C...

Western Reps See Glass as Half Full, Half Empty

VANCOUVER, B.C. - On the left coast, B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) president Paul Landry said there's reason for optimism, but also for concern.

Editor’s Comment: Should On-Board Computers Be Mandatory?

It seems everyone in the trucking industry has been weighing in on the ongoing discussion about mandating on-board computers in trucks. Some associations have touted on-board computers as an effective way of monitoring drivers' on-duty time and dr...

CTEA Still Fuming Over Handling of Impact Guard Rules

QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Members of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) continue to chafe at a decision to introduce Canadian-made rules for rear impact guards, which were finalized Oct. 6.

Let’s Talk Insurance: Do Captives Really Work for Carriers?

Lately, we've been hearing about an insurance alternative called "captives." A captive is a group of businesses that try to self-insure their own risks. This means getting together with some of your competitors and pooling funds to pay for claims...

Peterbilt Forging Ahead With 335

SAINT-THERESE, Que. - Peterbilt is forging ahead in the medium-duty market with the 335 model, which truck writers got a chance to drive recently on a test track at the company's assembly plant in Saint-Therese, near Montreal, Que.

Dana Spicer’s TMS Enhanced

LUGOFF, S.C. - Dana Corporation has enhanced its Tire Maintenance System (TMS) for trailers by adding several new features.

New Dana Spicer Axles Target Canadian Market

LUGOFF, S.C. - With legislation in Canada phasing out the use of lift axles, self-steering axles are thought to be the most logical solution for most applications.

Publisher’s Comment: A Question of Good Faith …

Up until last Thursday, I had complete faith in our health system. A number of years ago, I had a serious problem that without the care of some very talented doctors would have certainly resulted in a one-way ticket to the pearly gates. I survived...

Viewpoint: Time to Reinvest

I've got one wish for the industry this year, and it's important to everyone making a living plying our highways.