Transportation It’s not the EOBRs we should be concerned about June 1, 2011 It's time for me to throw my two cents worth into the EOBR debate. As someone who has many years' experience of a 'spy in the cab,' I've got a good idea of what the EOBR will do to trucking. I'm a driver, through choice. The most enjoyable part...
Transportation Two items for your financial planning agenda June 1, 2011 After tax season, I get calls from our self-employed clients wanting to review their past year in terms of both the business operation and their personal income tax.
Transportation Please, not the same old railway half-truths and misinformation on the environment June 1, 2011 Recently, Claude Mongeau, the relatively new CEO at Canadian National Railway was speaking in the media about his company's enviable financial results and outlook. Mr. Mongeau is clearly a very capable man.
Transportation Continuous learning is always time and money well spent June 1, 2011 Many of the signs are pointing to an economy that is in recovery mode, and I'm sure we are all relieved about that. It has been a long, hard road for the past several years and we decidedly deserve some respite.
Health & Safety Getting healthy June 1, 2011 Alright, enough about burning out and everything that's wrong with the world. At the beginning of May, I decided it was time to stop procrastinating and get rid of those extra winter pounds.
Health & Safety Looming driver shortage threatens the bottom line June 1, 2011 As challenging as the recent economic downturn has been, it may be masking a bigger threat that's still to come - in the form of a looming driver shortage.
Health & Safety Understanding headaches June 1, 2011 I think it is safe to say that most of us have had a headache at some time in our life. However for an unlucky few, these headaches can become debilitating and affect their ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
Transportation Every rose has its thorns June 1, 2011 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - If you thought Rosedale Transport was named after the affluent Toronto neighbourhood of the same name, think again. In reality, the trucking company was named after an apartment building in the gritty city of Hamilton - an...
Transportation CFMS is a Canadian institution June 1, 2011 The 2011 edition of the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar has just wrapped up.
Health & Safety Take a load off your shoulders June 1, 2011 It's no surprise to you - driving a truck can be physically demanding. During a long haul, the cab's limited space and restrictive seating create stress for your neck, back and shoulders while bouncing over bumps and potholes for...
Transportation Insurance matters June 1, 2011 TORONTO, Ont. - Truck insurance is as highly specialized and finely nuanced as the industry it serves. But once the slip gets tucked into the ownership pouch, it usually doesn't get much attention until renewal time comes around - or something...
Transportation Dealing with DPFs and DEF June 1, 2011 MARKHAM, Ont. - Their acronyms may sound alike, but the care and attention required of DPFs and DEF are very much different. Diesel particulate filters (DPFs), of course, have been on all new trucks since 2007. Their job is to trap and then...
Sustainability Getting a charge out of hybrids, electric vehicles June 1, 2011 MARKHAM, Ont. - With each passing year, it's becoming more economically viable to introduce low-emission hybrids or no-emission electric vehicles into an urban truck fleet.
Sustainability Getting SmartWay June 1, 2011 MARKHAM, Ont. - Canadian regulators are planning to mirror the impending fuel economy regulations for heavy-duty trucks in the US, presenting it as a greenhouse gas emissions-reducing program here at home.
Transportation Want to grow? May 1, 2011 After two years of unprecedented pressure on margins, maximizing profitability during the upturn in demand tops the agenda for most shippers. Dr. Alan Saipe and I presented our annual look at transportation trends during the recent SCL-CITA...