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B-Zero: National biodiesel mandate fails to achieve objectives

Remember the “national” biodiesel mandate; how it was supposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new opportunities for farmers and rural communities even though the government’s own Regulatory Impact Analysis...

A film worth watching

As we all know, this industry has witnessed an incredible evolution in engine technology over the past decade. Granted, many of us went into this period of environmental responsibility kicking and screaming.

Putting your best foot forward can help prevent plantar fasciitis

When you first step out of your rig after a long drive, do you ever feel a stabbing pain in your heel?  If so, you may have plantar fasciitis.  

Dealing with septic arthritis

This month, I am going to cover a fairly rare condition called septic arthritis. Although it is rare, I recently saw a case in my practice. Septic arthritis is essentially an infection in a joint. The joint may become infected by an organism...

Don’t set sights too high when striving for better health

Last month I introduced you to my personal doctrine that has improved my health and quality of life on the road. This personal wellness program has three principles: First you have to answer the question, ‘Do I really want to...

It’s up to each of us to break down trucker stereotypes

I quite often get told that I don’t look like a truck driver. I used to think it was because of my youthful good looks, but even I have to accept that the years have taken their toll on me. So, I can only assume that it’s because I...

The path of least resistance

February saw the release of yet another report on Canada’s driver shortage. This one, Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap and Its Implications for the Canadian Economy, is meant to “quantify driver supply...

Collision review committees can look much deeper than a single crash

Every crash site tells a story. Skid marks can be used to calculate vehicle speed, direction, and where the brakes were applied. Gouges in the road, when matched to damaged equipment, help determine the direction and force of impact.

Like a lamb to slaughter: Part 2

THE STORY SO FAR...Mark has put the accident in Ontario behind him and delivered a load of snowmobile parts to Vancouver. Bud gives him a load of livestock from B.C. to Quebec, and a return load back to B.C., to be driven in a convoy with two...

TSQ: Is the industry trending towards a substantial driver shortage?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A recently-released report from the Conference Board of Canada surmises that the driver shortage is not only real, it’s dire, with the Canadian trucking industry facing a shortage of up to 33,000 drivers by the...

Are your data backup procedures compliant with CBSA requirements?

Understanding the transportation and logistics industry, Canada Border Services Agency regulations and the Patriot Act as they relate to your data can mean the difference between keeping your trucks on the road or having them parked while you...

Hold your water

While on the road, you often find yourself miles away from the next rest area; so, it’s necessary to be able to hold your water. You already know that a healthy bladder is important.

Coping with Sacroiliitis

The sacroiliac joints are located at the bottom of the spine where it joins to the pelvic bones. These joints play an important role in the movement of the lower limb. Just like most joints in our body, the sacroiliac joints can be injured....

Clean air standards caught in Canadian jurisdictional limbo

The heavy truck air quality regulations culminating in the 2010 “smog-free” truck engines have been heralded by governments and industry alike as among the most important clean air initiatives in history.

NOC and FCR: Both are overdue for revision

We seem to have general agreement that there is a shortage of qualified truck drivers in Canada, and now the attention of the industry and the government needs to be turned towards remedies.