Private Links: PMTC annual conference is time well spent preview image Transportation Private Links: PMTC annual conference is time well spent June 1, 2006 It's a difficult job to run a fleet effectively these days. That statement may sound somewhat patronizing, but it is certainly not meant that way. Today's fleet managers operate under enormous pressur...
Let’s talk insurance: The facts about hiring young drivers preview image Transportation Let’s talk insurance: The facts about hiring young drivers June 1, 2006 You have an eager, newly licensed driver looking for a job. However, you think twice about hiring this young individual. Perhaps his or her age and lack of experience mean a steep increase in your ins...
Law & The Border: A how-to for establishing US business operations preview image Regulations Law & The Border: A how-to for establishing US business operations June 1, 2006 Many Canadian motor carriers have been tempted to establish US operations, but fear the cost and complexity of taking such a step. It is not as imposing as one may think....
A trucker’s wife: How do I keep the lot lizards away from my hubby? preview image Transportation A trucker’s wife: How do I keep the lot lizards away from my hubby? June 1, 2006 Dear Kelly,...
New Products (June 01, 2006) preview image Transportation New Products (June 01, 2006) June 1, 2006 ALK Technologies has released its latest software for fuel tax calculation. PC*MILER FuelTax 11 automates the entire fuel tax process. The application generates rates and forms for all US and Canadian...
Voice of the O/O: Promoting a culture of compliance preview image Transportation Voice of the O/O: Promoting a culture of compliance June 1, 2006 Wow, what a show! First of all, a hearty thanks to everyone who came by the OBAC booth at Truck World last month....
People (June 01, 2006) preview image Transportation People (June 01, 2006) June 1, 2006 Stephen Alford has been added to the Al Palladini's Ford Truck Centre sales team as a truck specialist. Alford brings to the company a background in Class 8 truck sales and leasing. He also has extens...
Transportation Viewpoint: Trucking industry shows its resiliency after 18 years June 1, 2006 This month marks a personal milestone of sorts for me: my 20th year in journalism, the last 18 spent writing about transportation issues. Gotta tell you, this industry is a journalist's dream; no shor...
Transportation What mistakes do both car and truck drivers make which contribute to crashes? June 1, 2006 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - A recent study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may have toppled some long-held beliefs about how safe truck drivers really are. Though most truckers wi...
Editorial Comment: Can technology help bring a youth movement to trucking? preview image Transportation Editorial Comment: Can technology help bring a youth movement to trucking? June 1, 2006 As the trucking industry mourns the passing of one of its greatest supporters, Canpar president and Canadian Trucking Alliance chairman John Cyopeck, I am reminded of a comment he made at last year's...
Viewpoint: Trucking industry shows its resiliency over past 18 years preview image Transportation Viewpoint: Trucking industry shows its resiliency over past 18 years June 1, 2006 This month marks a personal milestone of sorts for me: my 20th year in journalism, the last 18 spent writing about transportation issues. Gotta tell you, this industry is a journalist's dream; no shor...
Transportation CTA names new chairman June 1, 2006 OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wasted little time in naming a successor to the late John Cyopeck, who passed away in his sleep in April....
