Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation largest in Alberta history preview image Health & Safety Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation largest in Alberta history May 4, 2016 Area highways restricted to emergency use only
Terry Smith wins 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year Award preview image Health & Safety Terry Smith wins 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year Award April 29, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. – Terry Smith, a professional driver for SLH Transport, was named the 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year after completing five million accident free miles.
Health & Safety Drivers can still ‘roll strong’ to a healthier lifestyle April 26, 2016 If you read my column last month, you would have gained an understanding of how important I feel it is that truck drivers make an effort to maintain…
Tremcar to host XMAN Race in Barrie preview image Health & Safety Tremcar to host XMAN Race in Barrie April 22, 2016 BARRIE, Ont.– Tremcar is holding an XMAN Race event on May 7, 2016 at Horse Shoe Valley Ski Resort in Barrie, Ont. The XMAN Race is an obstacle race event that…
Health & Safety Protect your knees April 21, 2016 The knee is one of the most important and complex joints in the body. In addition to being a major weight-bearing joint, it also plays a vital role…
Health & Safety Pump iron to prevent anemia April 21, 2016 Do you wake up still feeling really tired and weak even after a good night’s sleep? Do you often get infections? Do your feet and hands always feel…
Health & Safety Changes coming soon to DoT drug testing rules April 21, 2016 Alcohol and drug testing for truck drivers operating into the US has been a reality for Canadian carriers for about two decades. But now the US DoT…
Health & Safety Spring into fitness with this challenge April 21, 2016 With the return of longer days and warmer weather, it’s usually not long before thoughts turn to barbecues, beer and lazy days in the summer sun doing pretty much…
Health & Safety Completion of eight new weigh scales in Lower Mainland part of B.C.’s CVSE strategy April 20, 2016 DELTA, B.C. – As part of a new strategy for Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) and the province’s trucking strategy On the Move, the British Columbia government has completed a…
Health & Safety Report indicates decline in fatal truck-related collisions April 15, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The US Department of Transportation announced that fatal truck crashes fell by 3.7% in 2014, something the American Trucking Association was pleased to hear. “It is a…
Health & Safety International Roadcheck set for June 7-9 with special emphasis on tire safety April 12, 2016 GREENBELT, Md. – The date for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 29th annual International Roadcheck has been confirmed. This year’s International Roadcheck is set to take place June 7-9…
Cellcontrol and TomTom partner to help reduce distracted driving April 9, 2016 NEW ORLEANS, La. – Cellcontrol has teamed with navigation device company TomTom to bring fleets in both Canada and the US a specially designed version of its safe driving platform…
Health & Safety Space limited for PMTC medical marijuana event in Wetaskiwin April 5, 2016 WETASKIWIN, Alta. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will welcome Dr. Barry Kurtzer to discuss the use of medical marijuana during its May 3 event in Wetaskiwin,…
Health & Safety Can FMCSA-banned trucker return to Ontario roads? April 4, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently banned an Ontario-based trucker from operating commercial vehicles in the US, after a series of incidents over four days…
