From behind the wheel: So you wanna be an O/O?: Part 2 preview image Transportation From behind the wheel: So you wanna be an O/O?: Part 2 July 1, 2007 Last month Sergei outlined his plans to make the transition from company driver to owner/operator. After finding a good fleet to work for, Sergei turned his attention to finding the perfect rig with w...
Publisher’s Comment: Hats off to the industry’s best technicians preview image Transportation Publisher’s Comment: Hats off to the industry’s best technicians July 1, 2007 We all know that both qualified diesel technicians and maintenance managers are at a premium these days.
Expecting a tax refund? Not so fast preview image Transportation Expecting a tax refund? Not so fast July 1, 2007 Lots of people count on their tax refunds for a quick influx of cash - a way to pay the tire guy or finance the family vacation.
People (July 01, 2007) preview image Transportation People (July 01, 2007) July 1, 2007 Jain Truck Centers has announced two appointments to its management team. Margaret Taylor has been appointed general manager for Jain Truck Centers' Belleville location and Dean Linkletter has joined ...
Transportation No trouble in Paradise July 1, 2007 NANAIMO, B.C. - An e-mail from the operations manager of Paradise Island Foods concludes with the tagline: Treat every customer as if your world revolves around them ... it does.
Transportation Finding God on the open road July 1, 2007 CALGARY, Alta. - Passionate and articulate about life, faith and the open road, Jake Froese - also known as Preacher Man - makes trucker stereotypes vanish as completely as the steam rising from our c...
Transportation CFMS Shop Talk: Too soon to judge 07 engines July 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The Shop Talk component of this year's Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminars (CFMS) provided attendees with the chance to candidly discuss maintenance issues in an informal environment. ...
Transportation Air disc brakes take centre stage at maintenance seminar July 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - The difficult and complex issue of disc braking systems was front and centre as members of the trucking community gathered at Toronto's Doubletree conference centre for the Canadian Fl...
Tops in the Shop preview image Transportation Tops in the Shop July 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - A "totally overwhelmed" Richard Sharpe of MacKinnon Transport captured the coveted title of Volvo Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year at the 44th Canadian Fleet Maintenance ...
Transportation 4Refuel hires biofuels expert July 1, 2007 LANGLEY, B.C. - The Canadian fuel industry enjoyed a breath of fresh air recently, when 4Refuel, a national on-site refuelling company, announced the creation of a new position in the industry: direct...
Is it fair that Ontario drivers have to take an annual road test after age 65? preview image Transportation Is it fair that Ontario drivers have to take an annual road test after age 65? July 1, 2007 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. - It's no secret that trucking has a much higher number of older workers when compared to other industries, with many driving well past the age of 65. Among their peers, these older ...
Harper Power Products upgrades head office preview image Transportation Harper Power Products upgrades head office July 1, 2007 TORONTO, Ont. - Harper Power Products recently held an open house to celebrate the re-design of the customer reception area at the company's headquarters as well as an impending makeover for the techn...
Transportation Jim Pattison Lease makes acquisitions July 1, 2007 VANCOUVER, B.C. - Jim Pattison Lease has announced it has purchased Vancouver Hino Truck Sales and Westminster Auto Leasing.
Transportation ATHS recognizes Alberta resident for decades of dedication July 1, 2007 IRRICANA, Alta. - Adapting to whatever life threw his way provided Phil Walton with valuable life skills, which served him well during a long and successful career in the trucking industry.
Transportation Teamsters team up to preserve trucking history July 1, 2007 PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - A number of volunteers have banded together to ensure the history of trucking in B.C. is preserved.
