Health & Safety

Utility Trailer makes roll stability standard

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer has announced it is the first manufacturer to make roll stability a standard spec’ on refrigerated trailers. The company has standardized roll stability…

US does away with most vehicle inspection reports

WASHINGTON – Washington is eliminating the need to file the majority of inspection reports. Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) No-Defect Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report rule, as of December…

WHAT’S INSIDE GREG DECKER’S WINTER SURVIVAL KIT?

Last time out in Hooked Up, on the heels of the massive Buffalo “snow-pocalypse” that left some Canadian drivers stuck for days in their trucks, I asked readers to send…

Risky Business: Medical marijuana causing pains for HR managers

It's the job description, not the drug that really matters

Detroit Diesel adds IPM to D12

DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Diesel Corp. has standardized some transmission options. The company has decided to include its Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system on any Detroit D12 automated manual that…

Central Ontario chapter of Fleet Safety Council names driver of the year

STRATFORD, Ont. – The Central Ontario Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council has named its 2014 driver of the year. This year the award was given to James Tiegs, a…

Old Republic Insurance offers new online training library

HAMILTON, Ont. — Old Republic Insurance is introducing a new online library of training resources for its customers. The training material will be provided by Infinit-i Solutions. The model is…

DETROIT ASSURANCE: ITS CAPABILITIES ARE NOT NEW, BUT IS IT BETTER?

From Daimler Trucks North America comes Detroit Assurance, a suite of active safety systems that are Daimler-designed and fully integrated into Freightliner trucks with Detroit engines. This system was demonstrated…

WINTER SURVIVAL KITS: WHAT’S IN YOURS? TELL US AND WIN

From assistant editor Sonia Straface comes this interesting first-hand account of a J.G. Drapeau Transport driver who found himself stranded in upstate New York this week after a…

TRAILER WIZARDS WANTS TO MAKE HUNGER DISAPPEAR

If you live or work near a Trailer Wizards branch, you can help the company drive out hunger through its Haul Away Hunger food drive. The organization will be collecting…

Reversing – Serious Business

It’s not every day you take a call from the Coroner’s office, and it is certainly not one I expected. It did, however, start an interesting chain of events. The…

In-cab distractions waste precious time

The danger of distracted driving appears to be a tough lesson to learn. Despite increasing fines and enforcement efforts alike, we still see drivers with phones stuck to…

Plan for happy, healthy holidays

We will soon be enjoying the Christmas season with all its parties and holiday treats. Now is a good time to plan to control your eating habits for…

All about stress fractures

Recently, a patient came into my clinic complaining of foot pain. The patient reported that he first noticed the pain about two months ago and the pain had slowly…

Westcan Bulk Transport recognized for corporate culture

EDMONTON, Alta. — Westcan Bulk Transport has been named as having one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. “We are honoured to be receiving this recognition, as it is…