Health & Safety Second leg of Healthy Fleet Challenge begins July 1 June 30, 2016 LONDON, Ont. — Leg two of the 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge is about to get underway July 1. There will be a fresh leaderboard as the July walking challenge begins.
Health & Safety Cargo theft a concern during July 4 weekend June 29, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – CargoNet has analyzed cargo theft data in Canada and the US from 2012 to 2015 and found that between July 2-9, nonalcoholic beverages, major appliances and…
Health & Safety Mandatory entry-level driver training officially introduced June 28, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Starting July 1, 2017, Ontario drivers who want to take the Class A road test will first be required to successfully complete a mandatory entry-level training course.
Health & Safety Express Mondor raises money for breast cancer research June 27, 2016 LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor’s annual golf tournament raised $28,000 for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, bringing its three year total to more than $80,000. The charity event saw 204…
Health & Safety Peterson holds annual Fleet Forum to address key issues facing the industry June 24, 2016 GRANDVIEW, Mo. – Peterson Manufacturing held its 5th annual Fleet Forum at its Grandview, Mo. headquarters June 14-15, with representatives from nine national trucking fleets and speakers from the American…
Wear plaid for dad and help OTA lead nation in fundraising campaign preview image Health & Safety Wear plaid for dad and help OTA lead nation in fundraising campaign June 16, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The ‘90s grunge era may be long gone, but plaid has stuck around, and is currently in a battle with prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Canada’s Wear Plaid…
Health & Safety Time running out to register for OTA’s Council Summit June 16, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Those hoping to attend the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Council Summit June 22 have less than a week to sign up. The OTA said just about every…
Equipment Mack and Volvo offering Omnitracs to increase productivity and safety June 16, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North American have both launched the expansions of their fleet management services with Omnitracs Integrated Telematics. Mack has utilized the new fleet…
XTL spec’s new tractors with Bendix safety systems preview image Health & Safety XTL spec’s new tractors with Bendix safety systems June 15, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — XTL Transport has ordered 100 new International ProStar tractors decked out with the latest safety gear. The trucks have Bendix disc brakes on every position, while 80…
Business Management Dealing with a disaster June 13, 2016 BCTA conference attendees get lesson on managing catastrophic incidents
Central Ontario’s best drivers go head to head preview image Health & Safety Central Ontario’s best drivers go head to head June 13, 2016 A full field of 43 drivers competed in the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships
Health & Safety Knowledge, commitment all that’s needed to be a healthy trucker June 2, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — It takes just two things to live a healthy life as a professional driver: knowledge and commitment. That was the message from an inspiring panel discussion on…
Health & Safety AMTA safety conference to address key issues during tough economic times June 1, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will hold a one-day safety conference in Lethbridge, Alta. June 17 aimed at addressing vital safety issues transportation professional must not…
Business Management Maxim raises $23K for CancerCare Manitoba May 27, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer raised $23,000 for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life campaign during a May 26 barbecue at the company’s Winnipeg, Man. location, which saw…
Five tire management tips for Tire Safety Week preview image Equipment Five tire management tips for Tire Safety Week May 27, 2016 Suppliers offer tire care advice in advance of Tire Safety Week, International Roadcheck
