James Menzies Author Gravatar Image Transportation Trucks right at home at Consumer Electronics Show by James Menzies Billing itself as “the global stage for innovation,” it seems appropriate that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has drawn the attention of several major truck makers. After all, innovation is…
Angela Splinter Author Gravatar Image Health & Safety Doing more for workplace mental health by Angela Splinter In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health condition, and at some point all Canadians will be indirectly…
John G Smith Author Gravatar Image CES showcased the possible and plausible for trucking by John G Smith Continental offered an autonomous — and robotic — vision of final-mile deliveries. The only constant in life is change, and the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) demonstrates that very thing.
Ray Haight Author Gravatar Image Do your homework by Ray Haight As a young owner/operator, what I wished for was a shiny truck that didn’t break down and some extra cash when I got some downtime. I accomplished what I wanted,…
Rolf Lockwood Author Gravatar Image Has platooning reached a dead end? by Rolf Lockwood Has Daimler's Martin Daum thrown serious rain on the platooning parade? Is he right to stop investing in the technology? Will he dissuade others from doing so?
Mike McCarron Author Gravatar Image The fuel surcharge conundrum by Mike McCarron Recently I was working with a carrier on its fuel surcharge policy and was painfully reminded what a complicated and antiquated system we have for handing fluctuations in the price of diesel.
Heather Ness Author Gravatar Image Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees drop by Heather Ness If you operate into the U.S., keeping your fleet legal can be quite the undertaking. You need a USDOT number and for-hire authority, if applicable, from the Federal Motor Carrier…
Andrea Morley Author Gravatar Image Getting back on track by Andrea Morley It’s almost that time of year again that everyone dreads, the time of post-holiday pressure to lose those extra pounds that made their way onto our hips on over the…
James Menzies Author Gravatar Image As we prepare to enjoy the holidays, cargo thieves are preparing to take advantage by James Menzies As the holiday season approaches, beware the Grinches that are preparing to pilfer your loads. Holiday season is a peak time for cargo theft, according to a new report from…
Jaclyne Reive Author Gravatar Image Protect livestock loads from ‘undue suffering’ by Jaclyne Reive The need to care for cargo takes on a special meaning when transporting livestock, especially when it comes to avoiding undue suffering. Many of the related obligations were established through…
Roger McKnight Author Gravatar Image Transportation Oil woes in Alberta by Roger McKnight If I were to personify the state of this country’s interest (or lack thereof) of advancing energy production and global investor visage, I would settle on that of a one-handed…
Rolf Lockwood Author Gravatar Image Autonomous technology improving, people unpredictable by Rolf Lockwood Probably most of us believe that the onset of autonomous vehicles is inevitable, cars and trucks alike. But does anyone think it will go smoothly? I sure don’t. For the…
John G Smith Author Gravatar Image Humboldt’s Legacy: The lessons truck drivers will learn by John G Smith Few events have shaken Canada’s trucking industry more than last spring’s crash between a truck and Humboldt Broncos bus near Armley, Sask. Families were left to mourn 16 dead and support the 13 wounded. The charges against Adesh Deol Trucking and its driver are now making their way through the courts. But there are already signs that this collision will have a lasting legacy – especially as provinces look to refine the skills of those behind the wheel.
Mike McCarron Author Gravatar Image Take care of truck driver health by Mike McCarron With so much focus on attracting new truck drivers, it’s surprising we don’t pay more attention to keeping the ones we have alive longer. According to the U.S. Center for…
Catherine Luzena-Hall Author Gravatar Image 5 tips to amp up your truck driver recruiting ads by Catherine Luzena-Hall An intensifying shortage of truck drivers continues to top the list of challenges cited by carriers. But with so many people chasing many of the same drivers, how can carriers stand apart from the competition? Here are a few tips that will help enhance your recruiting ads.
