Health & Safety AMTA pleased with turnout at Lloydminster safety conference January 28, 2016 LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) held the first of several planned safety conferences Jan. 27 in Lloydminster, Alta., and the event was bigger than expected. Michelle…
Security Some simple – and some badass – ways to prevent cargo theft January 14, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Cargo crime continues to be a growing problem in Canada, with annual losses widely reported to be in excess of $5 billion. It could be even higher…
Equipment AMTA encourages driver diligence after reports of fifth wheel pin tampering November 30, 2015 CALGARY, Alta. – Following reports of fifth wheel pin tampering, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising all transport drivers to ensure they follow regulations and company policy to…
Equipment HOW TO: Maintain your truck’s compressed air systems this winter November 18, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio – With cold weather approaching (or already arrived in some parts of North America) maintenance of compressed air systems becomes vital for fleets and owner-operators throughout Canada and…
Equipment Tremcar moves full steam ahead with Alberta expansion November 8, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West is steering its company forward through Alberta’s uncertain economic waters, opening a brand new, expanded service facility in Edmonton, Alta. The family-owned manufacturer and servicer…
Security CIFFA urges government to intervene in container hauler strike September 15, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) is calling on government to order striking Toronto-area container truckers back to work. The Container Trucking Association of Ontario (CTAO)…
Transportation Ryder gives its technicians the ultimate fix-it test September 9, 2015 MIAMI, Fla. – To showcase the skills of its technicians, Ryder System took a brand new, state-of-the-art 2015 Volvo tractor through a cycle of destruction and challenged them to fix…
Health & Safety Meritor Wabco debuts collision mitigation system in medium-duty trucks September 4, 2015 TROY, Mich. — Meritor Wabco revealed today that the OnGuard Collision Mitigation System is now available for use in medium-duty trucks. OnGuard has previously been used extensively in heavy-duty trucks…
Equipment Don’t sweat Operation Airbrake; follow these tips from Bendix September 2, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Airbrake roadside inspection campaign runs Sept. 6-12, and Bendix has offered some tips for drivers on how to pass any…
Transportation PSI: Fleets with ATIS save time during CVSA inspection August 24, 2015 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International (PSI) announced today that the data collected from fleets indicated that those with automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) on their trailers reduce the…
Business Management New NACFE Confidence Report demonstrates benefits of low rolling resistance tires August 14, 2015 A new Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has found there are significant fuel economy benefits available by running low rolling resistance (LRR) tires. The…
Human Resources Hitting pay dirt August 14, 2015 A Newfoundland auto hauler has developed a productivity-based pay structure that increased profitability while better compensating drivers
Equipment Bendix offers S-cam brake maintenance tips July 2, 2015 ELYRIA, Ohio — As part of its Tech Tips series, Bendix is offering advice on how to properly maintain S-cam brakes. “It’s easy to view preventive maintenance as a quick…
Business Management Firing a driver over a damaging tweet? Not so fast, lawyer warns. June 18, 2015 Chris Andree also outlines legislative changes affecting Ontario employers and urges employers to get their independent contractors incorporated
Business Management International makes OnCommand Connection available in Canada April 17, 2015 MONTREAL, Que. — International announced at ExpoCam that its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics platform is now available in Canada. The company also announced a partnership with Canadian telematics firm Isaac…