Coronavirus Chronicles: Mohammed Asif, team driver

Team drivers Mohammad Asif and Mohammed Abdul Qadir are happy that they have been able to save about five hours on their trip to Texas from Toronto, but they are…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Ritch Thiessen, Erb Transport

Ritch Thiessen was hauling a load of kitty litter to Portland, Oregon as the satellite messages fed him with information on the border and customer requirements relating to Covid-19. The…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Rene Robert, Trappers Transport

Rene Robert, an owner-operator with Trappers Transport, was helping to stock plenty of shelves with fresh food. But things have changed when loads arrive. “Shippers don’t want us in their…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Keith McMurdo, Associated Grocers

Keith McMurdo has stocked plenty of store shelves over the years. He’s an owner-operator with Associated Grocers in Calgary, and specializes in supplying small and mid-sized grocery stores from Saskatchewan…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Lyoness Woodstock, Erb Transport

Erb Transport driver Lyoness Woodstock has seen a quick shift in attitudes about trucking as North America fights Covid-19. “Who would have ever thought of trucking in such an essential…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport

Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but the Covid-19 outbreak ended that demand a month early –…

Virtual and augmented reality for real-world shops

Perception and reality can be more closely aligned than you think. When the general public perceives the work of a diesel mechanic as a low-tech job, that feeds into…

These are digital days for fleet shops

Transport Nalaco was clearly in a growth mode. About two years ago it had expanded to 75 power units, almost triple its previous size. But the success was breeding…

The best fuel-saving options are fleet-specific

Are products that purport to increase your fleet’s fuel mileage cases of better living through technology, or are they just more boondoggles that’ll suck the life out of your…

Digital strategies to control collision costs

Collisions are expensive, but Adam Wolk, director of fleet maintenance for Challenger Motor Freight in Cambridge, Ont., thinks some of those costs can be mitigated by analyzing root causes.

The Electrician: Marc Bedard

Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.

The Data Master: Jacques DeLarochelliere

Jacques DeLarochellière, president and founder of Isaac Instruments, understands the power of data and how it can transform a fleet.

The Social Referee: Gino Desrosiers

Gino Desrosiers of the SAAQ says social media can be a powerful force, but managing the message requires a personal voice rather than a bureaucratic one.

The Futurist: Sandeep Kar

The future of trucking is smart, and drivers will be along for more than just a ride. So says Sandeep Kar, Fleet Complete's chief strategy officer and longtime analyst of the trucking business.

The Coach: Andrea Morley

Andrea Morley is the lead nutritionist and health coach with Healthy Trucker, an organization dedicated to providing health and fitness advice to truckers.