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Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project finally completed

DETROIT, Mich. – As passing trucks honked, officials from the State of Michigan and US federal highways department last month announced the long-awaited opening of three freeway ramps that will effectively take truck traffic off of...

Ambassador Bridge to go to all-electronic tolling

WINDSOR, Ont. – The Ambassador Bridge will be the first international crossing to install all-electronic tolling (AET) for trucks. The two gantries – both located on the US side – are now in place for incoming and outgoing...

Quebec’s Highway Ambassador program going strong

MONTREAL, Que. – Talking trucking to kiddies on the television with Annie Brocoli, discussing fatigue with Isabelle Marechal on 98.5 FM and manning a booth at the Salon national de l’education in Montreal are just three examples of...

Ontario may have to pry CBs from our cold, dead hands

The modern trucker has an array of communications technology at his or her fingertips. I’ve heard one estimate that half of long-distance drivers carry laptops, 80-90% have cell phones, and some even pack iPhones.

The small fleet’s dilemma

As if there were not enough maddening challenges to being a small carrier in recent years, probably the biggest is rearing its ugly head lately. You’ve survived the speed limiter debate. The EOBR debate continues, but I believe we have...

Preparation is key to surviving winter driving season

Winter driving season is upon us. With a few clicks of your computer mouse or a few touches of the screen on your smartphone, you are able to find any number of Web sites with a list of winter driving tips for truckers.

EOBRs are fine, but should be accompanied by hourly pay

It’s been a while, so I thought it was time for me to wade into the EOBR debate once again. As usual, I heard something that triggered my renewed interest in the subject. The thought provoking comment was that EOBRs ‘make the roads...

It’s time to wake up to obstructive sleep apnea compliance requirements

Driver wellness is an increasingly important issue. It is recognized as such in the report from the CTA Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage.

If it’s their last ride, let’s make it their best ride

As challenging as different categories of freight can be, you could say that livestock shipments are a different sort of animal.

Whatever your beliefs, membership in a like-minded group has its benefits

I don’t suppose for a moment that there are many people in the trucking community who could hazard an accurate guess as to how many years trucking associations in Canada have been serving their members.

Happy Birthday, Bulldog!

One of trucking’s most widely recognized symbols celebrated a birthday earlier in the month. The Mack bulldog turned 80 on Oct. 11.

Early CPP and your tax bill

I’ve always said that as I near retirement I’m going into a line of work where every customer is happy. Like car sales. Everyone who buys a new car drives away happy. A new vehicle looks right, feels right, every thinga-majiggy...

Don’t let Lyme disease tick you off this fall

There is still time to enjoy the fall colours. A long walk in the countryside is an excellent way to get a bit of exercise. The crisp air will clear your lungs; the beautiful scenery will clear your mind.

Drivers susceptible to painful bunions

When we think of bunions, many of us will picture our grandmothers with their feet up on the living room table complaining about their “aching bunions.”  Although bunions are more common in older people, they can occur at any...

Starting from scratch

SASKATOON, Sask. – They’ve been in business for barely two years, yet Saskatoon’s TimeLine Logistic is already making a name for itself.TimeLine was born in September 2010, after Troy Stimpson, Bob Grunow and Murray Schumacher...