Health & Safety Bendix gives tire care suggestions in light of upcoming Tire Safety Week May 29, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio – In honour of Tire Safety Week, which begins on June 1, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems released a list of suggestions to stress the importance of tire care…
Health & Safety TRUCKERS TO CIRCLE THE GLOBE BY FOOT IN JULY May 27, 2014 NAL Insurance, through its Healthy Trucker program, is issuing a challenge to companies in the trucking industry. It’s calling on fleets and suppliers to assemble teams of 10 to take…
Health & Safety MAXIM RAISES $26K IN 2.5 HOURS May 27, 2014 A shout-out to Maxim Truck & Trailer, whose annual charity barbecue keeps getting bigger and better. This year the company raised $26,500 in just two-and-a-half hours when it hosted industry…
Health & Safety Put your best foot forward May 26, 2014 Ingrown toenails are a common condition which occurs when the corners or side of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This may result in pain and swelling…
Health & Safety It’s no joke: laughter is good for you May 26, 2014 You may have heard that laughter is good for you, but do you know how good for you? Well, according to the Mayo Clinic, it’s no joke. Although…
Health & Safety Ryder, WIT team up to build safer trucks for both sexes May 26, 2014 MIAMI, Fla. — Earlier this year, Ryder Systems announced it was collaborating with Women in Trucking (WIT) to create ergonomic cab designs that would help address the challenges…
Health & Safety Speedy hires new wellness advisor and driver trainer May 26, 2014 Will the newly-created, health-focused role become more prevalent in the trucking world?
Health & Safety A timely learning experience May 26, 2014 I recently had a most interesting experience observing students learning about important aspects of road safety. It involved a high school, a group of volunteers, the Ministry of…
Health & Safety Adults bring a unique focus to classroom May 26, 2014 The mere thought of returning to a classroom can fill some drivers with dread, especially if their earlier learning experiences were shaped by droning teachers, pop quizzes, and…
Health & Safety Montrealers get a sad lesson in road safety May 26, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — It was pure coincidence that on April 30, just two days after a cyclist died in an accident with a truck, police put on a…
Health & Safety The implications of medical marijuana May 26, 2014 You knew it would happen eventually. Since the federal government okayed the use of medicinal marijuana in 2001, many Canadians have resorted to the treatment to ease the suffering…
Health & Safety Impending US food safety rules will affect carriers May 18, 2014 The US is modernizing its food safety regulations and Canadian carriers will be affected
Health & Safety What the drivers want May 16, 2014 Earlier this week I attended my first Best Fleets to Drive For seminar. For those who don’t know, Best Fleets to Drive For is a competition that highlights companies…
Health & Safety THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA CONUNDRUM May 13, 2014 You knew it would happen eventually. Since the federal government okayed the use of medicinal marijuana in about 2001, many Canadians have resorted to the treatment to ease the suffering…
Health & Safety Medical marijuana and trucking: A legal minefield for carriers May 9, 2014 COOKSTOWN, Ont. — Patti Satok wasn’t surprised when she failed her pre-employment drug test. She was more surprised when the trucking company that had offered her a driving job suddenly…