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New record set for Ontario Convoy

PARIS, Ont. -- The Ontario leg of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy lived up to its name Sept. 14, with truckers, law enforcement officers, Special Olympians and other industry friends gathering at the Paris Fairgrounds to celebrate...

Ontario’s entry-level driver training industry is a mess

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- A debate has been raging within the pages of Truck News in recent months, about the need for heightened standards within the entry-level commercial driver training industry.

Can a high-tech wrist band measure driver fatigue and predict crashes?

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Managing fatigue has always been an issue in the trucking industry, all the more so as the professional driver population ages.

Five steps toward easier tax payments

I hope you had a busy summer of running hard and avoiding all those vacationers in their overloaded, pillow-crammed-in-the-back-window vehicles.

A focus on safety ratings can deliver real financial benefits

Carrier safety ratings create a minimum barrier of entry for anyone who wants to run a truck fleet. At the very least, a poor score – caused by factors such as driving violations or equipment defects - will trigger added attention from...

Solving the driver shortage: a game of inches

One man practicing sportsmanship is better than 100 preaching it; so said Knute Rockne, the Notre Dame coaching legend, who went on to be one of the greatest college coaches of all time. His point was that when it comes to inspiring others and...

Matching the right driver with the right fleet

During the PMTC’s annual conference in June of this year, we had the opportunity to examine some best practices in the area of hiring and managing drivers, and we followed that up by celebrating the induction of some true driving...

The bright side of fall vegetables

The beautiful colours of fall have started to warn us that winter is on its way. Fortunately, the fall season also provides us with many colourful vegetables that can help boost our immune system to fight the colds and flu winter will bring.

Running south has become a less appealing option for drivers

The demand for drivers is concentrated in the long-haul category and US-bound drivers are particularly sought after. One of the main attractions to this profession is the opportunity to travel. Getting paid to be a professional tourist is a...

Heath and safety regulations run amok

On a recent trip out to Vancouver I was left shaking my head in dismay. For once it wasn’t the behaviour of one of my colleagues at fault, which is a refreshing change, it has to be said. The subject of my disapproval this time is health...

Better brakes, bigger decisions

Braking systems on today’s heavy trucks are better than they’ve ever been, and maybe ever will be. Advances in drum brake designs and the increased penetration of air disc brakes into the North American market, were two of the...

Understanding the whole wide world of wide-based tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wide-base single tires are often called “super singles” for a good reason. Goodyear may have trademarked the phrase for its own products – and Michelin was the first to bring these wider tires to...

Shell hints improvements may be in store with new PC-11 engine oil category

HAMBURG, Germany -- As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets.

No ‘magic-bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell

HAMBURG, Germany -- By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world - 1.2 billion more than today - doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single...

More than just remanufacturing happening at Detroit Reman’s Hibbing operations

HIBBING, Minn. -- The small northeastern Minnesota town of Hibbing has produced some notable stars, including rocker Bob Dylan and the MLB home run king of the pre-steroid era, Roger Maris. It’s also home to Greyhound Bus Lines.