Law and the Border: Take a second look at refusals at the border preview image Regulations Law and the Border: Take a second look at refusals at the border February 1, 2006 Not too many things can ruin a driver's day as much as being refused entry to the U.S. when making a delivery. It's bad enough that the load gets delayed, causing distress to the shipper, carrier and...
A trucker’s wife: Wedding proposal on the road preview image Transportation A trucker’s wife: Wedding proposal on the road February 1, 2006 Dear Kelly,...
Manual Labours: WMC looks to make policies a priority preview image Transportation Manual Labours: WMC looks to make policies a priority February 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - In an industry wrought with troubles - from high insurance rates to driver turnover - having an updated policies and procedures manual often ranks low on many carriers' "to-do" lists....
Transportation The Last Resort PART 2 February 1, 2006 The story so far...While recovering from a near-death experience in a blizzard on the way to Timmins, Mark's dispatcher Bud gives Mark a ticket to an all-inclusive resort on Mexico's Yucatan Penins...
Transportation OBAC to O/Os: Protect yourself in writing February 1, 2006 TORONTO, Ont. - For O/O Arthur Nowak, the numbers just didn't add up. He had been working at the same company for six years, when this past November, he found himself struggling to make enough money t...
Transportation Arrow appoints new international sales director February 1, 2006 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Arrow Truck Sales has named Cory Relling its new director of international sales. In his new role, Relling will be responsible for managing all aspects of building the company's int...
Transportation Ancra introduces SilverCap winch February 1, 2006 ERLANGER, Ky. - Ancra International has unveiled the next generation of its SilverCap ratchet-cap winch. The self-contained system now features GrimeGuard, an extra weather-tight seal which is designe...
Transportation Air-Weigh introduces new weigh scale February 1, 2006 EUGENE, Ore. - Air-Weigh has expanded its 5800 Series of on-board scales to include a new model designed for small fleets and owner/operators....
Publisher’s Comment: Toronto really has lost its innocence preview image Transportation Publisher’s Comment: Toronto really has lost its innocence February 1, 2006 Life in the city. Traffic jams, pollution, crime, and illegal guns - the kind that kill people....
Editorial Comment: You’ve had your say. Was anybody listening? preview image Transportation Editorial Comment: You’ve had your say. Was anybody listening? February 1, 2006 "Your mailbox has exceeded its limit."...
Viewpoint: Success is not a reason to stand still preview image Transportation Viewpoint: Success is not a reason to stand still February 1, 2006 "Even if you're on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there" is one of my favourite sayings; good advice whether you're in the business of trucking or in the business of publishing...
Canuck truck takes top award preview image Transportation Canuck truck takes top award February 1, 2006 BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. - An Ontario trucker has taken top honours in the 2005 Truck-Lite Trophy awards for the best show trucks....
Transportation You said it… The following is a collection of letters received regarding speed limiters February 1, 2006 Dear Editor:...
