Leo Barros

Truck stop etiquette for drivers

Pirates had them. The Marines, too. Lots of groups of like-minded people have codes, like pilots, police officers, golfers. Among other things, golfers are expected to dress respectably, replace their…

Keeping tabs on drivers

Safety systems such as lane departure and following distance warnings seem friendly and helpful when you are a new driver, but can get annoying after a while, says an experienced…

How technology has evolved the safety manager’s role

Safety systems such as lane departure and following distance warnings seem friendly and helpful when you are a new driver, but can get annoying after a while, says an experienced…

Goodyear finalizes Cooper Tire acquisition

Goodyear has completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire, finalizing a merger agreement reached Feb. 22. The company says the move will provide customers with more options, and will strengthen its…

Ottawa invests in Alberta hydrogen fueling station for trucks

The federal government on Thursday announced a $2.3-million investment in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project. Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of natural resources, said, “Hydrogen’s moment has come, and Canada is leading…

Be your own advocate, trucking school CEO says

“Remember that your voice matters and your ideas matter just as much as your male counterparts,” Meenakshi Walia says. When you feel you are being disregarded, you must be your…

Randhawas balance work, family life

“We talk for at least three hours every day,” says Navjot Randhawa. Communication is key for husband and wife who drive tractor-trailers for a living. “I do most of the…

Volvo, UAW reach tentative deal

The New River Valley, Va., plant. (Photo: Volvo Trucks North America) United Auto Workers (UAW) union members at Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant have reached a tentative deal with…

Be proactive to stop cargo theft, expert says

Security tends to be reactive as opposed to proactive and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for companies, says an expert.  Most companies cover the basics and need to examine their…

Research, subsidies will give EVs a boost

Research shows the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at present is likely to be more costly than anticipated and subsidies will be needed, professor Genevieve Giuliano said during a…

Drivers ‘like’ honesty, consistency on social media

Be honest and consistent, highlight your culture, focus on the positive and have fun when using social media, experts advised at a webinar on recruiting and retaining drivers. “Facebook is…

Sidhu shares technical expertise

“Go with what you like to do. If you do not like what you do, you are setting yourself up for failure,” says Isher Sidhu. “If someone forces you to…

Proper pre-trip key to passing Roadcheck inspection

The annual Roadcheck inspection will be held May 4-6 and commercial vehicle inspectors will be focusing on lighting issues and hours-of-service violations. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA),…

Seat, posture help improve driver wellbeing

Truckers spend many hours on the road, sitting in the cab while being jostled around on bumpy roads, steering a big rig that hauls heavy loads. So, it’s little wonder…

Get ELDs quickly, expert tells carriers

“Do not delay, start implementing electronic logging devices and get drivers trained,” urged Scott Stofer, director, safety and compliance at Orbcomm. Canada has set June 12 as the date for…