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Bridge the generation gap with some understanding

Nothing demonstrates the need to reach out to a new generation of employees better than recently released data from the 2011 National Household Survey.

The Blame Game – Part 3

THE STORY SO FAR

Why we do what we do

Despite being passionate about what you do and the enjoyment you may derive from your work, there are times when you ask yourself why it is you do what you do. It’s a question that usually arises after an unusually busy or challenging...

Identifying harmful moles

Chances are, you will have one or more moles somewhere on your body.

Pre-trip inspection tips can ensure nothing is overlooked

Pre- and post-trip inspections play vital roles in fleet safety and maintenance programs alike, and there is little wonder why. These regular circle checks can uncover emerging mechanical defects long before the issues morph into costly...

Gone fishing

What can you do this summer to boost your health? Go fishing in your grocery store. 

Coming to terms with the death of the long-nose classic truck

The trucking industry is unique in the business world in that it hasn’t really moved with the times. One of the most commonly uttered phrases is “That’s how we’ve always done it.’ However, there are now far better...

Private fleets meet to learn and honour

The 2013 annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, which took place in June, once again proved to be the single best educational and networking forum for the private trucking community.

Yanks, Canucks and HoS

Canadians must be biologically superior to Americans. Our respective governments know what’s best for us, and Canuck regulators have deemed a 13-hour driving day within the limits of human endurance, while our pitiful American partners...

CITA-OTA Shipper-Carrier Forum to meet again in November

One of my favourite TV shows of all-time is Monty Python’s Flying Circus (yes I do have a sense of humour). There is one sketch that always made me laugh. It was a play on those popular mechanics-science shows where people get together...

Why small fleets tend to remain small

Believe it or not, I occasionally get e-mails about this column that are not calling for my head on a platter. In one last year, a gentleman was in complete agreement with my criticism of the rates and driver pay practices of large carriers, as...

Mark Dalton O/O: The Blame Game Part 2

THE STORY SO FAR

Pay attention to the signs

How tall am I? How wide am I? How heavy am I? These are questions we do not often want to ask ourselves, but in the transportation industry, they are important questions that pertain to our equipment, our loads and our destinations. It is...

Implementing a successful incentive program

KING CITY, Ont. -- Using technology to monitor driver behaviour can result in immediate improvements, but unless there’s a benefit to drivers, those improvements may be short-lived.

An effective retention program begins with the recruitment process

KING CITY, Ont. -- Does your company have a driver retention problem, or is it actually a recruitment issue? Tamara Miller, director of programs and services with Trucking HR Canada said the two causes of turnover should not be lumped together....