Health & Safety ATA implores FMCSA to keep e-log rollout on schedule July 24, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) not to delay the implementation deadline for electronic logging devices (ELDs). “Over…
Health & Safety Industry steps up for B.C. wildfire victims July 18, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – With more than 45,000 people displaced due to B.C. wildfires, the Trucks for Change Network is doing what it can to get supplies to those in need.
Health & Safety Special Olympics convoys set to roll July 14, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) this year donated $1,000 to Canadian convoys to support Special Olympics. The money was presented on behalf of speakers at…
Business Management Phillips Industries raises money for SickKids July 14, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Phillips Industries has made an annual donation to SickKids Foundation, in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC). The company says it raised $18,427 in support of…
Health & Safety CVSA brake safety blitz sees 21% out-of-service rate July 13, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – During an unannounced brake safety day enforcement initiative, 79% of commercial vehicles did not have any critical item violations, while 21% were placed out-of-service for any kind…
Health & Safety Healthy Fleet Challenge participants lose nearly 500 lbs July 13, 2017 LONDON, Ont. — The Healthy Fleet Challenge is over and in total all participants lost a combined total of close to 500 pounds. According to organizers, participants lost 479 pounds…
Health & Safety Are we taking the advice of health professionals to heart? July 5, 2017 Do we just smile and nod when our health professionals tell us that we need to cut some cholesterol out of our diet, or perhaps sodium, or sugar? Maybe we…
Health & Safety Don Anderson Haulage president passes away July 4, 2017 STOUFFVILLE, Ont. – Don Anderson, founder of Don Anderson Haulage, passed away at his home July 1 at the age of 80, his family has announced. “Through all the successes…
Health & Safety Truck crashes down 73% in Ontario thanks to speed limiters: MTO study June 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Speed-related, at-fault collisions involving large commercial vehicles dropped by an impressive 73% after mandatory speed limiter legislation took effect in Ontario, according to a recent study by the…
Health & Safety PMTC recognizes safest fleets, drivers June 16, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Trucks Council of Canada (PMTC) took time at its annual conference this week to celebrate some of the safest private fleets and their…
Health & Safety OPP kicks off Operation Corridor enforcement blitz June 15, 2017 ORILLIA, Ont. – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be targeting commercial vehicles June 15-16 as part of the annual Operation Corridor enforcement campaign. The OPP notes one in five…
Health & Safety Transport Canada posts final rule requiring stability control June 14, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has issued its final rule requiring electronic stability control (ESC) on heavy trucks. The rule, published in the Canada Gazette II and available to read…
Health & Safety Maxim raises over $200k to help fight cancer June 12, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer raised more than $200,000 during the Challenge for Life 20-km walk for charity June 10. Led by company CEO Doug Harvey, 90 employees…
Jutzi wins Central Ontario championships preview image Health & Safety Jutzi wins Central Ontario championships June 11, 2017 Home Hardware repeats as team champs
Health & Safety Making the healthy choice June 11, 2017 How to maintain a healthy diet and stay active while on the road
