Historic Cochrane building was home to trucking company preview image Transportation Historic Cochrane building was home to trucking company January 12, 2017 COCHRANE, Alta. – Nestled on the grounds of Cochrane, Alta.’s Historic Ranche site, the Westerson Cabin looks like any other wooden structure you would find in Canada’s west. But few…
Transportation It’s now or never January 9, 2017 To me, Memphis conjures up images of blues bars and Elvis. But the city’s role as a freight hub makes it a big draw for some of the brightest minds…
Transportation Looking forward to 2017 January 9, 2017 Trucking industry remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ about coming year
Hey, Alberta: What are you waiting for? preview image Transportation Hey, Alberta: What are you waiting for? January 9, 2017 Pilot project underway, but use of super singles remains limited
Transportation CCC gets the job done with flying colors January 4, 2017 For Canada Colors and Chemicals (CCC), getting the job done and on time is second nature. And it’s not hard to see how when you consider its 99.5% on-time delivery…
Transportation Truckers without borders: Part 3 January 4, 2017 THE STORY SO FAR Bud asks Mark to start taking loads for a new company. At first Mark isn’t interested, but Bud convinces him it would be good for Bud’s…
Transportation Cut the weight, move more freight January 4, 2017 You may not be able to bring your semi-truck to the gym or a Zumba class to help it shed those extra pounds, but there are ways fleets can tip…
Transportation Newfoundland auditor general says truckers evading inspections January 4, 2017 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. — After reviewing how Newfoundland and Labrador enforces its commercial trucking laws, auditor general Terry Paddon revealed in his 2016 report that he believes there are a number…
Transportation Electronic logs will raise professionalism, rates December 30, 2016 I’m going back in time this new year. I finished my last ever log book at the end of December and now a little box of electronic magic will be…
Making the most out of weight loss challenges preview image Transportation Making the most out of weight loss challenges December 30, 2016 The formula for staying healthy on the road is a simple one. Eat less and exercise more. I was reminded of this when I crossed paths with Glen – a…
Health & Safety Avoiding hepatitis A December 30, 2016 Now that winter has arrived, many people will travel south in search of sunshine and warmth. South America and the Caribbean are favorite winter destinations for Canadians. One thing to…
Achieve wonderful winter skin preview image Transportation Achieve wonderful winter skin December 27, 2016 Winter has arrived. We know that winter weather can drastically impact road conditions. Have you thought of how it affects the condition of your skin? Winter’s colder temperatures and reduced…
Ensure equipment is winter-ready preview image Transportation Ensure equipment is winter-ready December 27, 2016 The certainties of changing winter weather conditions are upon us. To ensure safety while avoiding downtime, it is crucial for equipment to remain winter-ready. For the months of below freezing…
CRA’s new house rules take effect preview image Transportation CRA’s new house rules take effect December 27, 2016 Some people never learn. Take the case of Tania Kovaluk, a tax-dodging dentist from Ottawa. In November 2012 Kovaluk pleaded guilty to multiple counts of evading taxes on $2.6 million…
Transportation How to go out of business December 22, 2016 I am hesitant to write columns on how to succeed as a new, small trucking company. Everything I ever write is based on personal experiences. What worked for me may…
