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CTA wants provincial trade made easier

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Alliance is urging Canada's Premiers to make progress on promises made more than six months ago that would strengthen domestic trade between provinces and territor...

Forum to explore green trucking

TORONTO, Ont. - Natural Resources Canada's eco-ENERGY for Fleets (FleetSmart) and the US Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership are holding a forum for transportation industr...

Make sure your tax preparer knows trucking

It's May and the snow is gone and hopefully your income tax return is as well. But really, how the heck are you supposed to know whether your tax return and business income and expenses were handled c...

Polish the crystal ball

It is easy to understand why fleets want to re-train drivers in the wake of a crash.

Canada’s private carrier community to meet in June

The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) of Canada has prepared an informative agenda for its June 2008 conference and everyone in the trucking community should have this event marked on their calendar.

Regulation of truck training schools under Private Career Colleges Act

Currently, there are 105 truck training schools in Ontario which are registered as private career colleges. That's 20% of all registered private career colleges. Clearly, this is a segment of postseco...

Letters to the editor (May 01, 2008)

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Let’s honour veteran drivers, not treat them like children

Making veteran drivers in Ontario re-qualify for their licence at 65 years of age is a joke. It's a complete disrespect of the veteran's experience and the dedication they have had for this industry s...

My muffins and the missing millions

Just before heading out to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville last month, I stopped by the little organic bakery down the street to grab a few muffins for the trip, only to find the price of ...

Carrier survival tips: Part 1

One of my members recently told me about one of his very good, long-time owner/operators who had decided to leave to join another carrier.

Synthetic versus mineral;Synthetic oils: Worth the cost?

By James Menzies TORONTO, Ont. - Why is it that a guy with a $60,000 BMW parked in his driveway is more likely to treat his vehicle with synthetic motor oils than an owner/operator or fleet with doubl...

Don’t forget the little guys

Even the average dumb-ass four-wheeler is familiar with the "stars" of the highway: the glamorous Freightliners, Kenworths, Macks, Volvos, Internationals and Peterbilts.

North American market remains weak for OEMs, suppliers

By James Menzies LOUISVILLE, Ky. - These are turbulent times for the trucking industry. Soft freight volumes, record diesel prices and a housing market collapse in the US have provided a three-punch c...

Daimler Trucks North America defends its decision to adopt SCR (May 01, 2008)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - During its press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Daimler Trucks North America took aim at what it referred to as "misinformation campaigns" and "scare tactics" about the...

Carrier Transicold exceeds EPA requirements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Carrier Transicold was at the Mid-America Trucking Show to showcase its lowemissions trailer product line. The models on display at the show boast improved fuel-efficiency and lower ...