Features

Personal GPS, anyone?

TORONTO, Ont. - Today's GPS users owe a debt of gratitude to former president Ronald Reagan. After Korean Airlines flight 007 was shot down by the Soviets in 1983, he directed that the Global Navigati...

Here’s a message that requires stressing

Work-related stress has a direct bearing on productivity, according to a new study, recently published in Perspectives on Labour and Income. Workers feeling stressed don't tend to work as hard, take m...

Alberta’s professional driver certificate program in jeopardy

RED DEER, Alta. - Alberta's long-awaited Professional Driver Certificate Pilot Program appears on the brink of demise due to the province's refusal to include a Class 1 licence as part of the training...

Johnny Five fights back

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. - John Van Lubeek is fighting a monster of a disease - and he's winning. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig Disease, is a progressively degenerative disord...

The basics of business structures: Sole proprietorships and partnerships

It's not hard to establish a corporation in Canada, and more owner/operators are doing it because it separates their personal lives from their business. A corporation is a distinct legal entity. If it...

Awards season is gearing up

February is like opening day at the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada. This month marks the beginning of our annual awards season, which leads us towards our June conference during which we presen...

Spice up the winter

Karen Bowen

Do you know where your trailers are?

By James Menzies SURREY, B. C. - Take a look around almost any major trucking yard and you'll see them there. Abandoned and neglected, these long-forgotten trailers sit perched on tired landing gear.

Wit and wisdom in trucking

There are various ways to make a point in life. Some are subtle; some less so. I have always admired those who can turn a humorous phrase to advantage or to get you thinking.

Beating sinus infections

Sinus infections or sinusitis is a common condition among truck drivers. This is due to the fact many drivers are exposed to dust, chemicals and other harmful substances on a daily basis.

We must protect our traditions, in trucking and in life

Everything we do is about tradition but traditions are slowly disappearing from our way of life. All of our lives are made up with small and large traditions which are important to us as individuals a...

Boost audit scores by taking credit for your work

It's easy to understand why those who run professional fleets still shudder when they hear about a pending facility audit. All too often, the dreams of "excellent" grades are replaced by the reality o...

Tracking (February 01, 2008)

SkyBitz has expanded its satellite-based asset tracking services to include two new offerings: Cargo Sensor and Tractor/Trailer ID. Cargo Sensor utilizes ultrasonic technology to monitor the entire le...

Componants

Shell Lubricants has introduced a new long-life axle fluid the company says offers improved fuel efficiency. SpiraxASX R has delivered a fuel economy improvement of more than 1% compared to competitiv...

Maintenance manager adds a woman’s touch to the shop

ABERFOYLE, Ont. - Schneider National is continuing to lead the pack when it comes to promoting women's roles in the trucking industry, most recently appointing Lisann Nicholl to the position of shop m...