Health & Safety Would you hire a medical marijuana patient to drive truck? January 14, 2015 It’s no secret this industry is starved for drivers, especially young drivers. I received a letter the other day from a 26-year-old with aspirations of becoming a professional truck driver.
Business Management Dana president and CEO retiring January 13, 2015 MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. is set to undergo a major business transition. The company’s president and CEO announced his retirement plans. After five years, Roger J. Wood will…
Health & Safety Charity looking out for truckers January 12, 2015 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Even though it only began operations last year, a trucking charity is already planning its future growth. Founded by Robert Palm, an OTR driver with over 30…
Business Management Trucking HR Canada helps fleets find government funding January 8, 2015 OTTAWA, Ont. — Government money exists to help trucking companies. The biggest trick is knowing how to find it and that’s something Trucking HR Canada wants to help you figure…
Health & Safety Americans keep up drug-testing rate December 31, 2014 WASHINGTON. D.C. — Nothing will change in 2015 when it comes to how many US truckers have to undergo random drug tests. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced…
Business Management Check Call: The next best thing to being there December 31, 2014 Transportation Media brings the conferences to you
Health & Safety A new IDEA to honour great drivers December 30, 2014 GREENBELT, MD. — Safe driving doesn’t get the attention bad driving often garners, but news of a new award honouring those will proven skills behind the wheel may help level…
City Smarts: Tuning up preview image Business Management City Smarts: Tuning up December 24, 2014 St. John's shares some of its fleet maintenance strategies.
Human Resources The Human Edge: Five ways to open your doors to solutions December 23, 2014 Being able to talk to senior managers makes employees feel respected
Business Management PACCAR honours Canadian and US service managers December 18, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wa. – Service managers from Manitoba and Ontario were named as some of the best in the PACCAR Leasing Company’s network. Kelly Whyte, of C.T.S. Lease and Rental,…
Business Management Unhappy drayage truckers plan meeting December 18, 2014 SURREY, B.C. — Changes put in place to improve the working conditions for truckers who haul into and out of Port Metro Vancouver aren’t making drivers happy.
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada reveals proposed National Occupational Standard for truck drivers December 17, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada released today the proposed National Occupational Standard that will more clearly define a commercial vehicle operator’s (truck driver’s) job. The company is inviting all…
Human Resources Why succession planning is important for fleets December 16, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. — If you’re looking to expand your business, you have to identify the people and the skills that you need to make that happen.
Human Resources The 2015 business outlook December 16, 2014 The sun shone brightly on the trucking industry in 2014. But what does 2015 have in store?
Human Resources Panelists for Women with Drive Leadership Summit revealed December 15, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont.— The panelists have been named for Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive Leadership Summit, that takes place March 5 in Toronto. “We’re excited to welcome such a high-profile…
