Health & Safety

Swift action, government subsidies support Mullen Group rebound

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group provided a mid-quarter update today, to update investors on how its business has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The trend is up,” said Murray…

Covid-19 presents truck fleets with a new normal

Life is far from normal in these days of Covid-19. Businesses have modified operations or shut doors completely, waiting for news on how and when they can return to work.

ICBC to resume commercial road tests

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Insurance Corp. of B.C. (ICBC) will resume commercial road tests next week, by appointment only. Beginning June 11, customers wishing to obtain a commercial licence can…

Feds establish online hub to source Covid-19 PPE

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Government of Canada has created an online hub to help businesses source personal protective equipment (PPE) in the fight against Covid-19. Information on best practices…

Canadian truckers expect Covid-19 measures to last for months: Survey

TORONTO, Ont. – Surveyed Canadian truckers expect health and safety measures like social distancing and face masks to continue for six months to two years, even as businesses begin to…

National Truck League’s poster contest honors truckers

LONDON, Ont. – National Truck League has hosted a poster contest for employees’ kids, to show their support for truck drivers. The winning entries will be announced June 10, with…

The office will be a different place when doors re-open

As the coronavirus curve continues to flatten, so does the enthusiasm for working exclusively from home. The office is a community and cultural place where chit-chat at the water cooler…

SafetyDriven offering free meals for truckers

KELOWNA, B.C. – SafetyDriven is taking part in the Meals for Truckers initiative, and will be providing free meals at three locations next week. On June 10, the organization will…

New ‘Essential Trailer’ accepting sponsorships to help truckers

LONDON, Ont. – A new trailer designed to recognize truck drivers and other essential workers for their work will be making the rounds, with funds raised from sponsorship going towards…

A truck driver’s guide to masks, gloves and cleaning during Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – Loads might be delivered with a smile, but in the days of Covid-19 those smiles are increasingly covered by face masks. The Council of Ministers Responsible for…

Grain haulers in B.C. sought for dumping partial loads at roadside

CLEARWATER, B.C. – The Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS) and provincial partners are looking for grain haulers who’ve been dumping partial loads at roadside pullouts on Hwy. 5 between Valemount…

Recognizing white male privilege

On May 28, my wife and I sat down together to have our morning coffee. Thursdays are my first full day home each week, so this is when we catch…

What if they don’t return to the workplace?

As we slowly enter the next phase of the pandemic and businesses start to reopen, some employees are refusing to return to work. They offer a number of reasons for…

New Brunswick truck drivers encouraged to take voluntary Covid-19 tests

FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick truck drivers are being “strongly encouraged” to be voluntarily tested for Covid-19 when facing such requests at a provincial weigh station. The request comes in…

Mack Trucks produces, donates PPE

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has manufactured and donated about 500 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local organizations. The equipment was produced at the company’s Lehigh Valley Operations…