Transportation Dalton is hailed a cab: Part 2 December 2, 2018 The story so far After returning from a long haul to the west coast, Mark Dalton’s dispatcher Bud asks him for a favor. He reluctantly agrees to do some local…
Tips to spare preview image Tips to spare November 30, 2018 Canadian fleets share tire purchasing advice
Transportation Communication the biggest barrier drivers face November 30, 2018 I did something at the end of October I haven’t done for a very long time – I attended a trucking symposium. Sponsored by the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada…
Transportation Revamped Bill 148 should balance economy and wages November 30, 2018 Within minutes of his election as Ontario Premier, Doug Ford declared Ontario is open for business. The provincial government’s announced review of Bill 148 is definitely a step in the…
Protect your eyes November 27, 2018 Professional truck drivers rely heavily on their eyes to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Therefore, eye conditions can be devastating, or even career-ending. This month I am going to…
Core values November 27, 2018 Now that winter and slippery walking conditions are just around the corner, it’s a good time to take a fitness inventory. Make sure your balance and flexibility are good enough…
Combating the mental illness stigma November 27, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The workplace plays an important role in mental health. For some, work gives a sense of purpose and the chance to feel productive, but for others, work can…
Adding women to the mix November 23, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian trucking industry is in the midst of a demographic transformation, but it has had limited success increasing the number of women behind the wheel. Only 3%…
The changing face of trucking November 23, 2018 Readers of industry publications are no doubt aware of the reporting that Newcom Media has done, on the changing demographics in the trucking industry. The stats were reported on in…
With PSBs, Driver Inc. doesn’t make sense November 23, 2018 Looking through past columns, I’ve written about driver services and self-employed drivers four times in the past 12 years. This is the second-to-last column I’ll write about it, and, because…
Transportation A look at the numbers November 21, 2018 Why risk being a contract driver, when you can make more money as an owner-operator?
It’s the science preview image It’s the science November 21, 2018 BLAINVILLE, Que. — Left unfettered to do its job, science will perform amazing feats, and this is just what the researchers at Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) Group, with the enthusiastic support…
Blockchain delivers preview image Blockchain delivers November 21, 2018 SUNRISE, Fla. — The first trucking shipment using blockchain and a smart contract has been made. The shipment was made using dexFreight, a decentralized logistics platform. The shipment was a 5,320-lb…
Running with his sons has been a dream come true preview image Transportation Running with his sons has been a dream come true November 9, 2018 MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Scott Fogal could not be happier that his oldest son has jumped behind the wheel of one of his company trucks. Fogal Transport is a small operation…
Business Management No place like home November 9, 2018 “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” This line from The Wizard of Oz has come to signify that we are no longer in a place we recognize…
