Health & Safety Researchers seeking fleets to participate in first-ever Canadian sleep apnea study for truckers May 29, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – The first-ever study on sleep apnea in the Canadian trucking industry is underway and researchers are hopeful it will answer a lot of questions concerning the safety…
Health & Safety Competition heats up as the Healthy Fleet Challenge comes to an end May 26, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – There’s just one week left of the Healthy Fleet Challenge and the competition is heating up as participants are trying their best to get in all the…
Health & Safety Total Logistics to help with search for missing children May 26, 2015 VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. — Total Logistics Group has announced it will help the Missing Children’s Network locate missing children, by displaying posters on 12 of its trucks. The announcement came during…
Health & Safety Trucking industry urged to ‘wear plaid for Dad’ June 19 May 22, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario carriers are ‘wearing plaid for Dad’ this month and raising money for prostate cancer research. In order to raise awareness about prostate cancer as well as…
Health & Safety Manitoba Trucking Association names new safety director May 21, 2015 WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has named Ed Pschulski its new director of the Manitoba Trucking Safety Program. He brings more than 14 years’ safety experience to…
Business Management A police officer’s view of cargo crime May 15, 2015 Constable Trevor Archibald, who works as a detective in the Ottawa Police's auto theft unit, talks about how cargo crime is perceived and what the trucking industry can do to fight back
Health & Safety Play it safe: Why a commitment to safety is the best way to win May 15, 2015 When operating in trucking's toughest environments, a commitment to safety is the best way to win.
Health & Safety Is your driver’s health protected in the US? May 15, 2015 When describing the advantages of being a Canadian, many people point to the promise of universal healthcare. Even when serious medical conditions arise, they know that help is…
Health & Safety Safety! Safety? Safety. May 13, 2015 Safety has become a really overused word. It is used, abused, and applied to all manner of things, but in our workplace I wonder if we really understand what we…
Health & Safety TTSAO, Province of Ontario look to crack down on substandard training providers May 13, 2015 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and the province of Ontario have been in talks over cracking down on substandard driver training operators they say…
Health & Safety BE READY FOR ROADCHECK April 28, 2015 The CVSA’s International Roadcheck 72-hour North America-wide inspection blitz is scheduled for June 2-4 and they’ll be keeping a close eye on cargo securement. That’s the theme of this year’s…
Health & Safety OOIDA asks feds to reconsider speed differentials on US highways April 24, 2015 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association has voiced its opinion to two government agencies about the proposed mandate that would require speed limiting devices on large trucks. The…
Health & Safety PMTC offering online training resources April 24, 2015 OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has launched a new online training resource for drivers. The PMTC Online Drivers’ Academy, powered by CarriersEdge and KRTS,…
Health & Safety Build a sense of security with data April 23, 2015 The security procedures that are followed in fleet yards or warehouses are dedicated to exposing criminals who are hiding in the shadows. It’s why lights and video cameras are…
Health & Safety The great taste of springtime April 23, 2015 Winter’s snowy coat has melted away. Finally, our environment is turning green with spring plants sprouting buds and leaves. This is the time to take advantage of asparagus…