Oil’s well with CK-4 June 1, 2018 Transition has been "seamless" for fleets that have changed over to the new oil category
Transportation Ontario crash stats a disappointment June 1, 2018 A multi-faceted approach is needed to improve road safety
Avoiding athlete’s foot May 30, 2018 Many professional truck drivers are at an increased risk of developing athlete’s foot due to their job demands. Long, hot days spent in your truck wearing work boots, as well…
Get it right the first time May 30, 2018 One of the first things you should do as a new owner-operator is register a GST/HST account with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The sooner, the better: CRA can only back-date…
Doing all the ‘small’ things really well May 28, 2018 OAK BLUFF, Man. — Go big or go home, the saying goes, and REK Express takes this to heart when it comes to the freight they haul and their vision for…
Don’t underestimate the importance of the driver May 27, 2018 Drivers are ultimately responsible for safety, productivity, and profitability
Transportation In-cab coaching systems help drivers improve fuel economy May 27, 2018 Real-time coaching using telematics can significantly improve fleet fuel economy. That was the message from Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, vice-president of sales for Isaac Instruments, who discussed the topic during a Truck…
Four habits of highly-efficient drivers preview image Four habits of highly-efficient drivers May 27, 2018 Drivers from the Run on Less fuel economy challenge give tips on achieving maximum fuel mileage
Transportation The benefits, and risks, of connected trucks May 25, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A fully connected truck will eventually streamline repairs and become an active member of the maintenance department. “A truck will tell the maintenance manager what is wrong with…
Technical difficulties May 25, 2018 Maintenance experts discuss how to attract and retain technicians
Customs booth brouhaha May 24, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. — Windsor business interests have joined the American-owned Ambassador Bridge in a campaign to get the long dormant six additional Customs truck booths at the bridge’s Canadian plaza opened.
Tops in the shop May 24, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jason Makin is just another good Kingston boy. Nine years ago, after a career as a technician with the Canadian Forces followed by some time at Toyota Motor…
On a mission to serve preview image On a mission to serve May 24, 2018 Highway Star of the Year Douglas McGowan promotes the hiring of military veterans, claiming they make excellent professional drivers.
