Industry Issues: Modernizing CVOR is long overdue preview image Transportation Industry Issues: Modernizing CVOR is long overdue July 1, 2005 The Ontario Ministry of Transportation and industry have embarked on a process of modernizing the Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) system. A joint MTO-Industry working group will make...
Private Links: Leadership can take on many forms preview image Transportation Private Links: Leadership can take on many forms July 1, 2005 I was invited to speak at the second annual conference hosted by Markel Insurance recently, specifically to introduce one of my favourite speakers but also to make a few comments or observations on th...
Let’s talk insurance: Devil’s in the details preview image Transportation Let’s talk insurance: Devil’s in the details July 1, 2005 Have you ever thought that a 10 minute phone call or a mission statement could one day see your company being sued for $20-$30 million?...
Law and the Border: To waive or to pardon? A look at when and why preview image Transportation Law and the Border: To waive or to pardon? A look at when and why July 1, 2005 U.S. Immigration waivers and Canadian pardons are confused sometimes because they both deal with Canadian criminal convictions, and they both have something to do with the government reviewing and "ex...
A trucker’s wife: More than”just truckers” preview image Transportation A trucker’s wife: More than”just truckers” July 1, 2005 Dear Kelly,...
Transportation CrimsonLogic gains ACE accreditation (July 01, 2005) July 1, 2005 RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - CrimsonLogic Inc., an international IT solutions provider, has received accreditation from United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide Web-based connectivity to...
Transportation Biodiesel gaining steam in Ontario July 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to make an announcement about the government's plans for bringing in biodiesel blends....
Sheehan’s Truck Centre wins prestigious Volvo award preview image Transportation Sheehan’s Truck Centre wins prestigious Volvo award July 1, 2005 BURLINGTON, Ont. - Sheehan's Truck Centre has been awarded a Gold Symbols of Excellence Award by Volvo....
Voice of the O/O: Get a real job…and keep it real preview image Transportation Voice of the O/O: Get a real job…and keep it real July 1, 2005 Back in 1982, I was hauling steel across Newfoundland from St. John's to Corner Brook for some modifications that were being done at the paper mill....
Repairs for your ride preview image Transportation Repairs for your ride July 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - There's a lot riding on your suspension system. Literally. In addition to supporting the weight of cargo and equipment, related components need to deal with the stresses associated wit...
Transportation Editor’s Comment: Livestock haulers, we salute you! July 1, 2005 This month's issue of Truck West contains the second annual livestock trucking report - a section dedicated to the men and women who haul arguably the most challenging commodity of them all....
Transportation On-road Editor: Out go the lights July 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - Those trailer lights look good. But are they safe and compliant?...
