Features

California-compliant?

TORONTO, Ont. - Even by California standards, this is a strange one. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced sweeping changes to the emissions requirements of trailer refrigeration uni...

Security system now allows for remote speed limiter control

CALGARY, Alta. - A new capability available through Magtec's M5K truck security system now allows fleets to remotely activate and deactivate a truck's speed limiter.

NAL Insurance grants more wishes

TORONTO, Ont. - NAL Insurance continues to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through its Trucking for Wishes campaign.

Acts of kindness (June 01, 2008)

Millions of dollars are spent every year by trucking companies in finding ways to retain good drivers. There is no one simple rule of thumb to follow in order to keep our trucks filled with good drive...

Cool new ideas for reefer fleets

TORONTO, Ont. - Trailer refrigeration units are becoming more versatile and intelligent, arming fleets that haul temperature-sensitive cargo with additional tools that help improve efficiency and cust...

Get ready for a new warning light when you buy engines in 2010

Anyone who ever forgot to tighten the gas cap on their family car will recognize the look of a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). The cryptic warning may not tell a driver the exact nature of a proble...

Better brakes

Changes to the trucking industry's braking systems can happen in a relatively short period of time. A little more than a decade ago, everybody was still wondering whether a trailer's anti-lock brakes ...

Laptop computers

The laptop has become an essential tool for technicians and owner/operators alike. It's estimated that more than 60% of owner/ operators own a laptop, and heavy-duty shops are trending away from propr...

6 Ways to improve fuel mileage in the Shop

Diesel prices well in excess of a buck a litre appear to be the new reality for fleets and owner/operators in Canada. Survival in these trying times will hinge on your ability to recover fuel price in...

An accountant’s guide to cutting fuel costs

Slow down. Don't over-rev the engine. Cut your idling time. There's no shortage of advice from fleet managers, driver-trainers, or even your own gut about how to control the cost of fuel.

Perfect storm hit harder, faster than anyone expected

The mess we're in today didn't happen overnight. Some of the complicating factors occurred surprisingly quickly and took a lot of us by surprise, but the signs were there. The difficulty, as always, c...

Yeti snow removal system showcased at Truck World

TORONTO, Ont. - The age-old problem of how to clear trailer roofs of snow and ice without risking life and limb appears to have spawned another creative solution.

Bradley and Bradley team up at Truck World for speed limiter demo (June 01, 2008)

TORONTO, Ont. - Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) chief David Bradley and Ontario Transport Minister Jim Bradley (no relation) held a demonstration at Truck World to show how easy it is to set a truc...

New shows announced for Indian truckers

BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Indian Trucking Association will be hosting its first truck show Aug. 16.The Indian Truck Show will take place from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.

Safest petroleum haulers honoured

CALGARY, Alta. - The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) has recognized five transportation companies that completed the delivery of petroleum products in a safe manner during 2007, at an awa...