Transportation Time to google yourself November 1, 2011 Much to the chagrin of the rest of the McCarron tribe, my foray into social media began about a year ago when I started dabbling in the world of Facebook and LinkedIn. I had loads of fun catching up with pals from all over the world and even...
Transportation economic outlook November 1, 2011 Despite a steady stream of apocalyptic media reports on the economy, the US is actually experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, wages are holding steady and Canadians have hoarded away an unprecedented amount of cash.
Transportation Regulatory Outlook November 1, 2011 The North American trucking industry is facing considerable change on the legislative front. Some of the proposals currently in the works, such as revised hours of service, threaten to have a severe impact on the industry. David Bradley and...
Transportation see the light November 1, 2011 Light Emitting Diodes (LED) have been used in the trucking industry for various purposes for over 20 years. However, many people still consider them to be “new”. LEDs are now being used for any of the exterior lighting, including...
Transportation Heat rash affects adults too November 1, 2011 When I tell patients that the red itchy skin irritation that they are suffering from is heat rash, many respond by saying, “I thought only babies get heat rash!” Although heat rash is far more common in children and infants, heat...
Health & Safety Canadian cancer convoys set to roll October 1, 2011 TORONTO, Ont. - If you're scratching your head at the countless gangs of trucks populating the roads this fall, not to worry, you're not seeing double (or more): it's just convoy season in Canada. Convoys from across the country are gearing up...
Transportation War paint October 1, 2011 FERGUS, Ont. - "Art is long, and time is fleeting/And our hearts, though stout and brave/Still like muffled drums are beating/Funeral marches to the grave." American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote these words in his work, A Psalm of...
Health & Safety Five reasons to turf the Liberals October 1, 2011 I'm not one to force my political leanings on anyone. I just think it's important everyone gets out and votes. I'll even insist my wife accompany me to the polls when I know her ballot will cancel out my own. More than ever, I think it's...
Business Management Look in the mirror October 1, 2011 For owner/operators and fleet executives finally starting to raise their heads above water, the latest news that we could be heading right back into recession, or at least a period of very slow growth, is hard to stomach.
Infrastructure Montreal traffic troubles far from temporary October 1, 2011 MONTREAL, Que. - "The following lanes will be closed for major roadwork from eleven o'clock Tuesday till five o'clock Wednesday: Two of the three lanes on the Champlain Bridge in the Montreal direction; two of the three northbound lanes on the...
Sustainability PIT’s hybrid study bears fruit October 1, 2011 MONTREAL, Que. - Diesel-electric hybrid trucks use about 25% less fuel than a diesel truck of the same size in urban driving. And drivers' road habits can be monitored and analyzed to develop a manual of best practices for getting the best...
Human Resources Recruiting from abroad October 1, 2011 OTTAWA, Ont. - There's much ballyhoo over whether Canadian carriers should be recruiting drivers from overseas.Some call the provincial nominee programs, created by some provincial governments to allow Canadian companies to hire foreign...
Business Management Three decisions to make when you shop for a truck October 1, 2011 Shopping for a truck involves three separate decisions. There's the vehicle itself, the money to pay for it, and the taxes. Like legs on a stool, all three need to bear weight if that truck is going to help you make a good living.
Health & Safety Technology doesn’t have to spell the end of our independence October 1, 2011 Over the past three or four months I've been focusing a lot on the health challenges we face as we go about our business of trucking.
Human Resources Professional truck drivers need better representation October 1, 2011 The trucking industry is unique; every day brings new challenges to everyone involved and there are many things that influence our day.