Features

What warrants a warranty?

DALLAS, Texas - When spending upwards of $130,000 on anything, it's nice to have a little peace of mind to protect the purchase.

Preventive Maintenance: Taking care of your kidneys

Every year, over four million people in North America are diagnosed with kidney disease, sometimes requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Publisher’s Comment: Budgets are important, whether in trucking or publishing

When the leaves are turning and the frost is on the pumpkin, it's time for...wait for it...a business plan!

Debunking the myths of fuel consumption

DALLAS, Texas - Complaining about fuel prices seems to be as popular a conversation starter these days as talking about the weather.

IN MEMORIAM: Denise Cote (October 01, 2007)

Denise Cote, a female truck driver whose name graced the pages of Truck News several times over the past few years, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Al Palladini’s Pinetree Ford Lincoln

Al Palladini's Pinetree Ford Lincoln has announced it is pleased to introduce two new members to its Truck Sales staff. Doug Ellis, commercial truck sales representative, and Manny Marfetan, commercia...

Reefer Sales and Service

Reefer Sales and Service has welcomed Allen Smith to its team as vice-president of sales for ComfortPro. The company announced he will be responsible for further developing its business in auxiliary p...

There’s more to pre-trips than meets the eye: Part 2

Pre-trip inspections are a hot topic in the Canadian trucking industry right now, with all provinces on a deadline to enforce regulations in line with the new National Safety Standard by Jan. 1, 2008....

Deducting the use of a car, van or pick-up for business

I get the buy-versus-lease question a lot, but last month someone asked what I thought about leasing a new pick-up truck. The guy planned to use it "mostly for business" and wanted a service vehicle h...

Road Safety Vision 2010 falling short of goals

OTTAWA, Ont. - A third-party independent mid-term review of Road Safety Vision 2010, a road safety plan adopted by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and endorsed by the Council of...

CTHRC report: Like it or not, the driver shortage is escalating

OTTAWA, Ont. - New studies conducted on behalf of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) have identified an escalating shortage of qualified commercial truck drivers across the country.

Proposed N.B.-Maine toll road could bolster Atlantica concept: APTA

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. - A proposed Maine toll road that would provide southwestern New Brunswick with a more direct link to New England and Central Canada may be a step in the right direction for proponen...

Single-wide tires becoming a more attractive option for N.B.

DIEPPE, N.B. - New rules are providing truckers in New Brunswick with a more fuel-efficient tire option.

Back behind the wheel: Fitness for the brain

This month I am going to address brain health, which is a very important topic especially for the older truckers on the road. Road safety is definitely one of the major concerns of the trucking indust...

Tri-Corp: Back in black

ALYMER, Ont. - Tri-Corp Transportation is owned and operated by John and Peter Wiebe. The company was started in John's basement and has expanded to include an office in Aylmer, Ont. as well as Grapev...