Health & Safety Worried about wheel-offs? FSC seminar to help January 7, 2016 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The Central chapter of the Ontario Fleet Safety Council will hold a seminar Jan. 12 examining wheel-offs and how to prevent them. It’s a timely topic, given…
Love’s to add more locations and truck parking preview image Health & Safety Love’s to add more locations and truck parking January 6, 2016 OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. — Love’s Travel Stops has announced a major expansion for 2016, which will add 40 new locations and more than 3,200 truck parking spaces in the US.
Health & Safety CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver results released January 5, 2016 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) found that non-commercial motor vehicle drivers speed significantly more than commercial vehicle drivers, exceeding the limit 27.3% of the time compared…
Business Management PIC welcomes three new carriers to its inventory of members January 5, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – Alberta’s Partners in Compliance (PIC) has announced three new businesses to its group of excellent carriers – Horizon North, V.D.M. Trucking Service and 3-S Contracting. The PIC…
Optronics adds to its GloLight line December 16, 2015 TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle light manufacturer Optronics International has expanded its GloLight product line with a new six-inch oval and four-inch round stop, tail and turn lamps, as…
Health & Safety ATA urges passing of cross-border bill December 15, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) welcomed the passing of a cross-border bill in House of Representatives Dec. 15, one it says will improve trucking efficiency, security and…
Health & Safety This will be music to your ears December 15, 2015 As you travel the roads, do you pass the time listening to talk radio? Sure, social issues are important, but why not tune your radio to a music…
Health & Safety Don’t worry about ‘Big Brother’ December 15, 2015 George Orwell didn’t describe Big Brother in a flattering light. In his book 1984, the slogan “Big Brother is watching you” offers a recurring reminder that everyone is…
Product helps keep wheel nuts secure December 15, 2015 KINGSTON, Ont. – Luglox Canada has introduced its new commercial safety product, which it says will greatly reduce or eliminate the possibility of loose wheels while travelling a range of…
Business Management Kriska partners with Unilever to create safe haven parking program December 15, 2015 How one shipper took a challenging run and made it a driver favourite
Business Management Mexico’s top trucking companies leading a safety movement December 13, 2015 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — In Mexico, a new breed of trucking company is emerging. These fleets are highly sophisticated, safety-conscious, environmentally aware and driver-oriented. But they’re also in the minority,…
Health & Safety ATA says ELD mandate a positive step toward improved safety December 10, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) lauded the release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) Dec. 10, calling it a step forward for…
IBC brings cargo theft reporting program to Western Canada preview image Health & Safety IBC brings cargo theft reporting program to Western Canada December 9, 2015 EDMONTON, Alta. – With cargo theft becoming a national concern, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced the expansion of its reporting program into Western Canada Dec. 8 in Edmonton.
Business Management Volvo Trucks North America makes move toward renewable diesel fuel December 9, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America announced Dec. 9 that it has approved the use of renewable diesel fuel for all its proprietary engines, becoming the first original equipment…
Health & Safety Should truck passengers be required to wear seatbelts? December 9, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking for public input on whether passengers riding in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles should be required to use…
