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Remember to stop and smell the roses

On the Wednesday following Easter I found myself in Edmonton enjoying a day off.

Setting national fuel economy standards for trucks requires unique understanding

Recently, Canada's Minister of Environment, the Honourable James Prentice, indicated through the media that the government of Canada, perhaps in conjunction, or at least consistent, with the federal government of the US, will be unveiling draft...

Surveys: Boone or bane?

Have you ever been asked to complete a survey?Okay, that was a rhetorical question.

Take good care of your eyes

As a professional driver, taking care of your eyes is essential. Regular eye check-ups can help you stay on top of any deterioration in your sight. They can also discover unusual conditions that may a...

A warning about Lyme disease

During the summer months, many people venture outdoors to participate in activities such as hiking, biking and camping. Spending time in heavily-wooded or grassy areas increases your chance of contrac...

More than the sum of its parts

GREENSBORO, N.C. - In the months leading up to the launch of EPA2010-compliant engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR), much was made of the driver's role in ensuring compliance by monitoring and maintaining diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...

As economy improves, Challenger revs up

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - Dan Einwechter has seen the future, and the future is long. That's the conclusion one could arrive at following a recent visit to Challenger Motor Freight headquarters. Parked in the...

APPS delivers donated GM engines to local schools (June 01, 2010)

TORONTO, Ont. - A generous donation of 128 GM engines to Toronto high schools has been matched by an equally generous offer from APPS Transport.

Bison Transport receives ‘green’ award from SCL

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -Bison Transport was awarded the 2010 Supply Chain and Logistics (SCL) Green Supply Chain Award May 5 at the organization's annual supply chain and logistics conference.

Top petro product haulers awarded

CALGARY, Alta. -Call it a twofer for Wheeler Transport.

Are energy drinks a loaded gun for young drivers?

TORONTO, Ont. - So-called energy drinks: The new generation of truckers is increasingly relying on them, instead of coffee, to get from point A to Z without the 'Zs.' But are they really an effective ...

Roll On

TORONTO, Ont. -On Sept. 12, 1993, Claudia Belair lost her husband and best friend Jean-Claude. He was a born trucker who worked hard to provide for his family. His sudden death of a heart attack stunn...

Trailer dealer introduces scrap program to rid industry of old equipment

BRESLAU, Ont. - Does Challenger's recent order of 600 trailers (see pg. 34) signal the recovery of the trailer industry? Perhaps not on its own, but there's reason to believe the trailer industry is i...

US fleet orders 1,050 Kenworths with Paccar MX

KIRKLAND, Wash. - A major order of 1,050 Kenworth T660s with Paccar MX engines may serve as further evidence the North American trucking industry is on the mend.

Canadian dealer crowned Mack’s best

REGINA, Sask. - Mack Trucks has named Redhead Equipment in Regina, Sask. its 2009 North American Distributor of the Year. Each year, Mack acknowledges the efforts and contributions of its dealer netwo...