Put your best foot forward April 22, 2019 Safety at work is a priority and well-fitting work boots are necessary components of your personal safety equipment. CSA-certified boots offer many features, including a protective toe cap and the…
Looking out for number one April 22, 2019 Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything new to say about the “driver shortage” issue, some fuel gets thrown on the fire. The long-standing myth vs. crisis debate…
The private fleet advantage April 22, 2019 A recent Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) panel concluded that to reduce driver turnover, carriers must pay drivers adequately and on time. While this is no doubt true, the fact that…
The federal skills and training budget April 22, 2019 The 2019 federal budget introduced in March is indeed a skills and training budget. It promises money for big-ticket items that can improve human resources management for trucking and logistics…
Road Runners founder passes the baton April 18, 2019 OSHAWA, Ont. — Craig Irwin knows his best years are behind him. The founder of Road Runners Equipment of Oshawa, Ont., is seriously ill, but he takes comfort in the fact…
Why refuse a helping hand? April 18, 2019 One of my pleasures every Saturday morning is listening to the Trucker Radio News and Talk podcast with Stan Campbell. This podcast is a great way to stay current with…
Tremcar reaches a milestone April 18, 2019 SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. — An object of stainless steel and red enamel beauty was the centerpiece of a March event in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to celebrate the 20,000th tank trailer Tremcar has built since…
Transportation Keep or toss? April 16, 2019 There’s nothing like a good Spring cleanup. Hauling out all the things you let pile up in the garage over the winter. Sweeping up dirt and tacking up a shelf…
A tribute to Bill MacKinnon April 16, 2019 On March 22, after a long illness and a brave fight, Bill MacKinnon passed away at home, as was his wish. The MacKinnon family has lost a dear husband, father,…
A perfect storm April 15, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — A perfect storm is embroiling the Canadian trucking insurance industry, preventing trucking start-ups from entering the business and limiting who established fleets can hire. Increasing risks and evasive…
The benefits of CK-4 and FA-4 oil March 29, 2019 CK-4 and FA-4 oils delivering better shear stability, longer drain intervals
Emerging issues are hiding in your oil analysis reports March 28, 2019 Regular oil analyses readings can identify issues as they emerge – and before it’s too late
Climbing one step of the ladder at a time March 25, 2019 SASKATOON, Sask. — There’s a saying in the Punjabi language that says, “sarab saanijhi,” which means “every employee is an owner and they work in the same way.” This is not…