CAT SHOWS OFF CT681 VOCATIONAL TRUCK preview image Equipment CAT SHOWS OFF CT681 VOCATIONAL TRUCK November 11, 2014 There’s a new Cat truck and this one has a face only a mother could love. But that was by design, Cat officials said at a ride-and-drive attended by Fleet…
AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS preview image Business Management AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS November 11, 2014 While adaptive gearing may not be a fit for many Canadian customers due to its requirement for high road speeds and its GVWR limitations, most of the enhancements built into…
WOULD VOLVO’S ADAPTIVE GEARING WORK IN YOUR FLEET? preview image WOULD VOLVO’S ADAPTIVE GEARING WORK IN YOUR FLEET? November 11, 2014 Shortly after returning from Charleston, it was back down to the southern states – if Virginia is considered a southern state. I visited Volvo’s New River Valley truck plant in…
HOW SPRINTER’S CROSSWIND ASSIST CAN KEEP YOU ON COURSE preview image Equipment HOW SPRINTER’S CROSSWIND ASSIST CAN KEEP YOU ON COURSE November 11, 2014 Sprinter vans, by their very nature, have a way of catching crosswinds and acting as a giant sail in windy conditions. This can cause an unsettling driving experience, especially when…
FIVE TIPS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL OWNER/OPERATOR preview image Business Management FIVE TIPS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL OWNER/OPERATOR November 11, 2014 It’s not easy, being an owner/operator. Costs have been rising rapidly in recent years: fuel, insurance, tires, repairs – not to mention your most important asset, the truck. Meanwhile, pay…
Transportation WREATHS ACROSS CANADA HONOURS VETERANS November 11, 2014 Well, it’s Remembrance Day, and like all of you, I’ll be spending time today thinking about the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces, past and present. It also…
Business Management The Human Edge: Plan for success November 11, 2014 Well-thought-out HR strategies deliver tangible returns
Business Management Taking Care of Business: Selling your business? What could go wrong? November 10, 2014 Four tips to make sure you get the most for your company
Business Management Risky Business: The lost art of trip planning November 7, 2014 Better prepared drivers don't run afoul of HoS regulations
Business Management Money PIT November 4, 2014 Non-profit organization helps fleets save fuel and earn government rebates
Waiting for the rain preview image Sustainability Waiting for the rain November 4, 2014 Harvested rainwater is starting to be used to wash vehicles
Business Management RHYNO’S REPORT ON THE SEVEN ELEPHANTS October 27, 2014 From Jason Rhyno comes an interesting report on a gusty panel discussion hosted by Delta Nu Alpha. The group put together a panel to discuss the seven elephants in the…
PRESENTING THE 2014 TRUCK NEWS OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE YEAR preview image Business Management PRESENTING THE 2014 TRUCK NEWS OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE YEAR October 27, 2014 Being an owner/operator can be a thankless job. That’s why one of my favourite things to do each year is to call up the winner of our annual O/O of…
THE DANGERS OF DOWNSPEEDING preview image Equipment THE DANGERS OF DOWNSPEEDING October 27, 2014 While in San Diego for the American Trucking Associations conference I had an interesting chat with Mike Schwanzl, senior manager, field sales with Dana. He’s concerned about the increased torque…
DRIVING ERB’S NEW PROSTAR WITH ALLISON TC10 preview image Equipment DRIVING ERB’S NEW PROSTAR WITH ALLISON TC10 October 27, 2014 Allison has come out with its first automatic transmission aimed at the Class 8 tractor market and Erb Group is one of the first Canadian fleets to take delivery of…
