PLATOONING DEMONSTRATION HINTS OF THE FUTURE preview image Equipment PLATOONING DEMONSTRATION HINTS OF THE FUTURE September 16, 2014 There has been much hoopla of late about autonomously-driven trucks, which can take most of the driving responsibilities out of the hands of the driver, potentially improving safety and efficiency.
BEST FLEETS TO DRIVE FOR NOMS NOW OPEN September 16, 2014 It’s that time of year again – time for drivers and owner/operators who are happy with the company for whom they drive to nominate those carriers for recognition under the…
Regulations Courtroom drama comes to the Fleet Safety Council’s Annual Educational Conference September 11, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Jodi Burness, president and lead paralegal of Burness Paralegal Services, will be bringing the drama of the courtroom – and the important lessons to be learned…
Green to Gold: Waiting for the greap leap forward preview image Business Management Green to Gold: Waiting for the greap leap forward September 10, 2014 Diesel engines are becoming cleaner and more efficient, but alternative fuels are gaining in popularity. Will diesel still be king of the road in 2025?
Business Management Taking Care of Business: When USB flash drives go missing September 8, 2014 Preventing your company's information from falling into the wrong hands
Business Management Human Edge: Know how to get the know-how September 5, 2014 Seven steps to capture knowledge before it walks out the door
…AND THE MODEL 567 VOCATIONAL TRUCK preview image Equipment …AND THE MODEL 567 VOCATIONAL TRUCK September 2, 2014 Since I was in town, Peterbilt was gracious enough to also provide a 567 dump truck for me to drive. I took this truck out on some rough, under-construction highways…
DRIVING THE PETERBILT MODEL 579 EPIQ preview image Equipment DRIVING THE PETERBILT MODEL 579 EPIQ September 2, 2014 Peterbilt’s new Model 579 has been a hit right out of the gate and it promises to be even more popular with the introduction of its EPIQ package, which the…
Equipment MERITOR STEPS UP CAMPAIGN TO LEGALIZE 6×2 AXLES IN CANADA September 2, 2014 As reported last time out in Hooked Up, the province of Ontario has finally announced it will allow full-length trailer tails through a deferred enforcement policy that will be in…
Sustainability WOULD FLATTENING THE CREDIT VALLEY DIP REDUCE CONGESTION? September 2, 2014 I had an interesting conversation the other day with a Mississauga businessman who feels strongly that when Hwy. 401 is widened to 12 lanes next year between Mississauga and Mavis…
Business Management FOUR WAYS TO GET INTO TROUBLE USING THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM September 2, 2014 Is there a more contentious issue in Canadian trucking today than the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? As most of you know, this program allows trucking companies and other employers of…
Business Management The View with Lou: Not ready to jump on the bandwagon August 29, 2014 Why I'm taking a wait-and-see approach to the TransForce-Contrans mega deal
Transportation Know when to permit, when to prorate August 21, 2014 You can make a fortune hauling oilfield equipment between Alberta and British Columbia. You can also lose it if you miscalculate the real cost of using single trip permits. I…
Transportation Getting to know MTA’s new executive director August 21, 2014 WINNIPEG, Man. – There’s a new person at the helm of the Manitoba Trucking Association. Terry Shaw, who spent three years as the association’s general manager, moved into…
Transportation Jake and Mary Siemens: A dynamic driving duo August 19, 2014 When your children grow up and leave the nest, it’s not uncommon to breathe a sigh of relief and relaxation – just you and your spouse, home alone…
