Transportation PMTC encouraged by legislation that targets questionable training schools June 1, 2008 Dear Editor:
Transportation Big names to headline Fergus Truck Show June 1, 2008 FERGUS, Ont. - The Fergus Truck Show has announced its entertainment lineup for this year's show, with some very recognizable names taking to the stage over the course of the event. On Friday July 25,...
Transportation Alberta Transport Minister not interested in speed limiters June 1, 2008 BANFF, Alta. - While Ontario and Quebec forge ahead with speed limiter legislation in their respective provinces, Alberta has no plans to follow suit, Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation said a...
Transportation Refine and adapt: You can troubleshoot many VDA challenges on your own June 1, 2008 Any modern-day mechanic should be forgiven if he shakes his head at the thought of a new service tool. Just ask him about the difficulties that have emerged when connecting a PC to one of today's Elec...
Dare to compare? preview image Transportation Dare to compare? June 1, 2008 How do your maintenance practices stack up? Transportation Media conducts an annual Buying Trends Survey which offers a glimpse into the maintenance practices of fleets and owner/operators. The statis...
Irvine, Gold Key repeat winners in GM sales preview image Transportation Irvine, Gold Key repeat winners in GM sales June 1, 2008 MARKHAM, Ont. - Both Irvine Truck Centre of Markham, Ont. and Gold Key's commercial truck centre in Surrey, B. C., have once again been named the top dealerships in their respective classes. Irvine ge...
‘Green’ message is getting through preview image Transportation ‘Green’ message is getting through June 1, 2008 Earth Hour, Earth Day, year, decade, century...whatever the time frame, there are a number of "green" initiatives which raise global warming awareness. For me, and I've said it before, I'm all-in for ...
Carrier survival tips: Part 2 preview image Transportation Carrier survival tips: Part 2 June 1, 2008 A question that I have been asked a lot lately by both carriers and owner/operators is:What are the associations doing about the high price of diesel fuel? Or more specifically: Are we lobbying govern...
Transportation Making sense of rates June 1, 2008 MONTREAL, Que. - It's a sad reality in the trucking industry, but many carriers don't really know their exact operating costs. The result is that some trucking companies out there actually lose money ...
Transportation Five rules for maintaining profitability June 1, 2008 Here are some tips provided by Frederik Francois, cost managing expert:
Transportation Polluting trucks not welcome May 1, 2008 VANCOUVER, B. C. - Drivers of trucks that emit smoke are now subject to fines in B. C., thanks to a law that was announced recently by the provincial government.
Transportation Deadly stretch of B. C. highway receives attention May 1, 2008 GOLDEN, B. C. - Driving through Canada's Rocky Mountains offers spectacular scenery that attracts visitors from around the world.
