Health & Safety

NTSB issues safety alert for drivers carrying oversized loads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert to carriers transporting oversize loads to ensure they obtain the proper permits and review all…

Property carrier compliance and safety performance data removed from FMCSA site

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of today (Dec. 4), much of the information previously available on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website related to property carrier’s compliance and safety…

Program to train trucking personnel on new food safety regulations

TORONTO, Ont. – New regulations are coming to the shipping, processing, storage and transport of food products April 2016. Both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and U.S. Food and…

Volvo commits to ongoing effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volvo Group North America vowed Dec. 2 to support the American Business Act on Climate Change Pledge, joining 153 U.S. companies in an effort to battle climate…

Trimac awarded for being a safety leader

LANGLEY, B.C. – Trimac Transportation has received Certificate of Recognition (COR) status from the B.C. SafetyDriven COR Program, winning two awards of excellence for Large Employer – General Trucking and…

Forum advocates for clean diesel technology to battle global climate change

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Clean diesel technology will be a primary component to helping the U.S. achieve its recent commitment during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) to reduce…

ONGA says natural gas cheaper and more environmentally friendly than diesel

TORONTO, Ont. – A new video released by the Ontario Natural Gas Alliance (ONGA) is touting the use of natural gas as an environmentally friendly alternative to diesel, saying it…

AMTA encourages driver diligence after reports of fifth wheel pin tampering

CALGARY, Alta. – Following reports of fifth wheel pin tampering, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising all transport drivers to ensure they follow regulations and company policy to…

PeopleNet offers white paper in wake of upcoming ELD mandate

MINNEAPOLIS, Min. – PeopleNet has released a new white paper aimed at helping companies get the most return from their fleets while abiding by the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD)…

Peterbilt offers new rollover technology to protect drivers

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt Motors Company announced Nov. 19 its new technology aimed at protecting truck drivers in the event of a rollover. The RollTek protections system, which is integrated…

B.C. approves the use of ‘snow socks’ for truckers

New technology touted as great alternative to chains

Company reaches out to trucking industry to help rid epidemic of distracted driving

HALIFAX, N.S. – Keeping Roads Safe Technologies Inc. (KRST) is searching for partners in the trucking industry to help with a pilot project that aims at putting a stop to…

HOW TO: Maintain your truck’s compressed air systems this winter

ELYRIA, Ohio – With cold weather approaching (or already arrived in some parts of North America) maintenance of compressed air systems becomes vital for fleets and owner-operators throughout Canada and…

A December resolution

In December, people start thinking about how they’re going change their act come January. If we’re talking about managing fleet taxes, though, why wait? There’s still time to…

Fleet Safety Council announces date for 2016 Educational Conference

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The Fleet Safety Council Conference Committee has announced the date for its 25th Annual Educational Conference. The conference is to be held September 30, 2016 at the…