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The bright side of fall vegetables

The beautiful colours of fall have started to warn us that winter is on its way. Fortunately, the fall season also provides us with many colourful vegetables that can help boost our immune system to fight the colds and flu winter will bring.

Running south has become a less appealing option for drivers

The demand for drivers is concentrated in the long-haul category and US-bound drivers are particularly sought after. One of the main attractions to this profession is the opportunity to travel. Getting paid to be a professional tourist is a...

Heath and safety regulations run amok

On a recent trip out to Vancouver I was left shaking my head in dismay. For once it wasn’t the behaviour of one of my colleagues at fault, which is a refreshing change, it has to be said. The subject of my disapproval this time is health...

Better brakes, bigger decisions

Braking systems on today’s heavy trucks are better than they’ve ever been, and maybe ever will be. Advances in drum brake designs and the increased penetration of air disc brakes into the North American market, were two of the...

Understanding the whole wide world of wide-based tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wide-base single tires are often called “super singles” for a good reason. Goodyear may have trademarked the phrase for its own products – and Michelin was the first to bring these wider tires to...

Shell hints improvements may be in store with new PC-11 engine oil category

HAMBURG, Germany -- As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets.

No ‘magic-bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell

HAMBURG, Germany -- By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world - 1.2 billion more than today - doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single...

More than just remanufacturing happening at Detroit Reman’s Hibbing operations

HIBBING, Minn. -- The small northeastern Minnesota town of Hibbing has produced some notable stars, including rocker Bob Dylan and the MLB home run king of the pre-steroid era, Roger Maris. It’s also home to Greyhound Bus Lines.

Navistar to offer Cummins ISB engine in International DuraStar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International announced recently that it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks.

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Sustainable transportation practices: New programs delivering new opportunities

As a country, our cities and resources are so geographically dispersed and we so dependent on trade that we demand a great deal from transportation. In fact, much of our country’s success as a trading nation, and many of the advances in...

SmartWay program expands into Canada

Thousands of trucking companies across Canada and the United States are partners of the SmartWay Transport Partnership. This partnership is a public/private collaboration between Natural Resources Canada, the U.S. Environmental Protection...

in their words

 “We spent some time reviewing the material and making sure it fits the industry of today when it comes to learning perspectives, objectives, and technology,” said Bison Transport’s Garth Pitzel, Director, Safety and...

Looking for a smart way to reduce your fuel costs?

Those tasked with reducing their fleet’s fuel consumption face many technology and training choices and a lot of calculations before they can select solutions that will be cost-effective for them. Recognizing this challenge, Natural...

get the most out of every drop of fuel

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched the e-learning edition of its SmartDriver for Highway Trucking in 2011, and is now redeveloping the learning materials, with the support and guidance of numerous trucking industry stakeholders, to meet...