BCTA elects board, executive committee and chair preview image Business Management BCTA elects board, executive committee and chair June 10, 2014 Kevin Johnson has been named the new chair of the BCTA after the organization held elections to pick its new board of directors and executive committee.
Business Management Teamsters against HoS restart changes June 10, 2014 Teamsters take aim at proposed hours of service changes, trucking equipment regulations and Wal-Mart's safety record after the accident that injured Tracy Morgan and killed a comedian.
Business Management Plan your succession online June 10, 2014 Trucking HR Canada offers a new business management tool
Health & Safety MORE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND TRUCKING June 9, 2014 We’ve been all over this medical marijuana issue like Snoop Dogg on a bong! The July issue of Truck News, which will hit the streets Friday, examines the issue of…
Business Management Leaders: Taking risks and changing the rules June 6, 2014 Tom Kretsinger, Jr., past chair of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), talks about legal threats and drivers' pay.
Business Management Risky Business: Selling safety to the CEO June 6, 2014 Running a safe operation is good for profits and productivity
Business Management The Human Edge: Competitive Compensation June 6, 2014 Offering the right combination of base pay, variable pay and desirable benefits makes a company more attractive.
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada conducting surveys about women in trucking industry June 3, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada is conducting a series of surveys so it can better understand the issues and challenges faced by women in the trucking industry. The surveys…
Business Management Con-way makes automated transmissions a mainstream spec’ May 29, 2014 JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Truckload has ordered 550 new tractors, 540 of which were spec’d with automated transmissions. The company figures the switch will help it attract new drivers. Tandem-axles…
Business Management Winners of first-ever Top Fleet Employers program announced May 27, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — Ten of the best workplaces in the Canadian trucking industry were recognized as part of the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, organized by Trucking HR Canada. The…
Business Management COMPOSITE SKETCH OF A BEST FLEET TO DRIVE FOR May 27, 2014 This composite sketch of a Best Fleet to Drive For provides a roadmap on how to become one
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 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…
Human Resources Incentives and disincentives May 26, 2014 Many carriers have incentive programs in place for their drivers and I’ve been wondering how effective these programs really are. Most programs are based on quarterly…
