Health & Safety

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.

Need a boost? Put down the energy drink and go for a walk

Last month, I wrote that Vitamins A, B, C, D and E can help keep your mind functioning well. Outside of eating foods containing these, engaging in some other practices could give you additional short- and long-term benefits.

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...

TSQ: Is there an acceptable alternative to electronic on-board recorders?

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - The prospect of mandatory electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) has been a hotly contested topic since the US DoT introduced legislation in January that would require all interstate motor carriers to use the devices to track...

Independent review finds flaws with FMCSA HoS proposal

ARLINGTON, Va. -- An independent review of the FCMSA's proposed new hours-of-service has found the agency overstated the proposal's benefits.

Giant Tiger installs Yeti snow removal system

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Giant Tiger has made a sizeable investment in snow removal equipment at its Ottawa-area distribution centre for its private fleet trucks and third-party carriers.

COMPETITION WATCH: Clark Freightways garners praise for safety

COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Clark Freightways was recognized Feb. 2 for becoming the first B.C. carrier to join the Certificate of Recognition safety program.

Canadian fleets looking to shine at Volvo safety awards

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Canadian fleets are looking to continue their winning streak at the third instalment of the Volvo Trucks Safety Awards, with two Canuck fleets having taken home the prize in the first two years of the awards program. Bison...

CTA urges feds to pick up pace with EOBR legislation in light of US proposal

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has weighed in on yesterday's FMCSA proposal that would see virtually all interstate carriers required to use EOBRs to monitor driver hours-of-service.

Is FMCSA cooking the numbers?

If you haul into the US no doubt the firestorm of debate raging right now over the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) new proposed hours-of-service rules for trucking has captured your interest. And possibly left you...

Working for a good carrier makes it easier to overcome life’s challenges

As the new year gets underway, we drivers are faced with a host of issues to cope with. The list gets longer with each passing year. Hours-of-service, CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability), electronic on-board recorders, speed limiters,...

It’s the thought that counts

As a truck driver, you know how important it is for you to stay alert while driving, unloading and even filling out your paperwork at the end of the day. Yet, it can be a challenge to remain attentive mile after mile, day in and day out. How...

Jumper’s knee

At first glance, truck driving may not seem like a profession that would be prone to knee injuries. However, due to the physical demands of their job, many drivers develop painful and sometimes debilitating knee conditions.

Benchmarking data can predict the threats to come

Few business leaders would pass up the chance to gaze into a crystal ball that identifies costly problems before they occur. They are the details which could mean the difference between a profit and loss; a competitive edge in the days of...

Snow removal: Easy as 1-2-3

BADEN, Ont. - What to do with snow and ice that's accumulated on trailer tops has been a quandary since, well, since folks began hauling freight in van trailers.