LIVE FROM GERMANY…IT’S THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING! preview image LIVE FROM GERMANY…IT’S THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING! September 30, 2014 Okay, so back to why I was in Hannover, Germany in the first place. I was there, among 500+ of my closest truck journalist friends, to see Daimler unveil its…
Business Management THOUGHTS ON THE KRISKA-MULLEN MARRIAGE September 30, 2014 A 3:30 a.m. wake-up call in Hannover, Germany for a 6 a.m. flight to Amsterdam and after a two-hour layover, the eight-hour trek from there back to Toronto. I arrived…
Transportation PST on the other side of the mountains September 25, 2014 Last month I told you about an Alberta company that took on some new work hauling specialized oilfield equipment from Slave Lake, Alta., to Prince Rupert, B.C. When…
Transportation Edmonton has trucks in its crosshairs September 25, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. – Truckers in Edmonton may have to keep a closer eye over their shoulders if a plan being considered by city hall goes into effect in…
Business Management The economy in 2015: What trends will impact your business? September 24, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — How will the countervailing economic forces play out over the next 12 months and how should that shape your business decisions heading into 2015? At the next…
Transportation Louisa McAlpine: From registered nurse to trucking professional September 24, 2014 Typical is not a word one could use to describe Louisa McAlpine’s life, her outlook on the trucking industry, or how she broke into trucking. In fact, she…
Transportation Understanding the differences between pardons and waivers September 24, 2014 Having a criminal record is hard. But having a criminal record when you drive trucks professionally is even harder. If you’re a driver, or if a driver in your…
Transportation Mark Dalton: Puttin’ on the blitz September 24, 2014 Mark was glad to be finished with the United States for the time being. Obviously the SmartWay rules had been phased in over time, but if you didn’t…
Transportation Good maintenance saves time and money September 24, 2014 Obviously as a technician and business owner my perspective will be different from that of O/Os, drivers, and that of the many businesses that use trucks in their…
Transportation Book review: ABAJAM Chronicles September 24, 2014 Aliens, spaceships and telepathy…oh my! When a trucker sets out to write a novel, one expects an autobiography, a travelogue, or an exciting tale that closely…
Health & Safety Feeling a little full? September 24, 2014 Indigestion is not a disease or illness but rather a collection of symptoms that may be experienced by an individual. The medical term for indigestion…
Transportation Go Greek this fall for your health September 24, 2014 If you are looking for a convenient, healthy snack to tide you over until your next stop, consider including yogurt as a staple for your lunch pail. You’ve…
Transportation A silent response speaks volumes September 24, 2014 Rodney Dangerfield must have owned a small trucking company. It would sure explain his famous phrase, “I don’t get no respect.” If you’re as naive…
Transportation Why I decided to run Canada only September 24, 2014 It’s all downhill from now on; I’ve had the best time of year for fuel mileage, nice sunny days, light winds and summer blend fuels. From now on…
Transportation R-E-S-P-E-C-T where it’s due September 24, 2014 Respect for individuals in business is difficult to earn. Usually it develops over a long period of time and is most often the result of attributes such as consistent…
