Research project to study truckers’ health issues in Atlantic Canada

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has approved funding for a three-year project to research and study health issues in professional truck drivers in an effort to enhance driving performance. 

#MATS: Volvo offers new cab interior

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo used the Mid-America Trucking Show as the launching pad for three redesigned interior options and 10 new seat coverings, aimed at increasing comfort and productivity - and attracting and retaining drivers.

Money well spent

With diesel pricing continuing to rise and shippers becoming more reluctant to accept fuel surcharges unless carriers can prove they are doing everything they can to conserve fuel, dealing with this issue is becoming paramount. Whether you are...

Hours-of-Service rules: Let’s not fix what isn’t broken

Every so often a load comes along that simply has to be looked after. The HoS (hours-of-service) rules must allow the flexibility for us to do that. Tinkering with the present HoS rules that exist south of the border seems to me like 'fixing...

Sometimes, you’ve just gotta go

By definition, constipation is simply infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools. It is a very common condition, which effects most people at some time during their life.

How good are your information sources?

It's been tough sledding for the past couple of years, and most businesses, including that of trucking, have been in hunker down, belt tightening mode just trying to make it through to better times.

Yanke driver awarded for logging one million miles

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Ronald Breakey, a driver with Yanke Group of Companies, has received an award for achieving one million miles with the company. He received the award at the company's Key Business Indicators ceremonies on March 24.

Hydrogen-generating systems are a tough sell

Despite constant pressure to reduce fuel costs and particulate emissions, many carriers ignore an innovation that could fix both problems.        

Yanke hosting career fairs in Calgary, Winnipeg

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Yanke Group is hosting career fairs in Winnipeg and Calgary as it looks to meet the demands of its growing business.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts strong Q4 results

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac closed the books on 2010 with a strong fourth quarter and full-year 2010.

Peterbilt Manitoba named Dealer of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Peterbilt Manitoba has been named Peterbilt's North American Dealer of the Year.

Fleet Profile: Winds of change

TORONTO, Ont. -- As an admirer of the trucks that ply Canadian highways, I've always been intrigued by those belonging to L. Ritchie Cartage. Their black and red Western Star tractors - a mixed fleet of sleepers and day cabs - can be seen...

So, you got a letter from the taxman

You may have received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency recently with information about deductions you claimed on past tax returns. You're probably wondering whether you're being audited, watched, or should feel scared. Well, the answer...

Achilles tendonitis: Heel pain in truckers

Heel pain is a common occurrence in professional truck drivers. Although there are several causes of heel pain, I will be concentrating on one specific condition called Achilles tendonitis.

It’s time to re-examine pay per mile vs pay per hour

At the time of writing this column, diesel prices have been on the rise for seven straight weeks and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has newly proposed rules for hours-of-service (HoS) and for electronic on-board...