Smart moves May 28, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. — An expert assessment can efficiently guide a fleet towards reduced fuel use by analyzing what it already does right and how it can improve in other areas,…
New oil category gets a lukewarm reception May 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Doug Kading, vice-president of maintenance for C.R. England would love to use FA-4 engine oils across his entire fleet of 4,000 tractors. Instead, the FA-4 factory fill…
Do no harm May 24, 2019 With some of the poor driving skills I’ve been exposed to at the hands of my fellow truckers on Hwys. 401 and 400 over the past year, I thought I…
Coping with seasonal allergies May 24, 2019 Although we have had a fairly cool and wet spring in many parts of Canada, it is fair to say that summer will eventually arrive. With that being said, allergy…
Transportation Weighty issues May 24, 2019 We all know that an active lifestyle really benefits our overall health. Unfortunately, trucking limits your ability to engage in regular physical activity. As a result, occasional weight fluctuations may…
Transportation What your software won’t tell you May 22, 2019 This year more than 91% of all T1 income tax returns were filed electronically, either by professional tax-preparers or by individuals using tax-prep software. That’s up from 78% five years…
Is Ontario really open for business? May 22, 2019 The issues involving spring weight restrictions have not been addressed and need to be brought to the forefront once again. These laws have been around in most Canadian provinces since…
New Smart Freight Centre launches in Peel Region May 17, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. — It’s been estimated that approximately $1.8 billion worth of goods move through the region of Peel every day by trucks alone. So, it’s no wonder that a…
Transportation Changes coming to WSIB May 17, 2019 Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will introduce a new way of setting premium rates for almost 300,000 businesses across the province. Our new…
A shining example preview image A shining example May 17, 2019 Highway Star of the Year enjoys paying it forward
Transportation Back to basics April 26, 2019 SOUTH MOUNTAIN, Ont. — Edwin Duncan’s motto for his business is simple, yet effective: We get it there, with time to spare. And it’s one that his company, JED Express, takes…
Safety first: Part 3 April 24, 2019 THE STORY SO FAR Mother Load is in need of her annual safety inspection and while Mark is talking about that with another driver, a third man approaches and tells…
Medium trucks require big decisions April 24, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — The medium-duty truck market has been steady over the past year; healthy, but lagging the historical pace of orders seen in the Class 8 segment. Medium-duty Classes 5-7…
Is trucking giving you a headache? April 24, 2019 As spring arrives and the weather begins to change, some drivers will experience an increased frequency of headaches. Although there is no conclusive scientific evidence to link changes in weather…
