Transportation Load securement regs on the books but enforcement delayed (February 01, 2005) February 1, 2005 OTTAWA, Ont. - New load securement regulations are now in effect in several provinces but they will likely not be enforced until mid-year, say government officials....
Transportation Tax tips for truckers February 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - As the saying goes, death and taxes are both inevitable, but a good accountant can save you lots of trouble (and money) in this world anyway....
Wireless security preview image Transportation Wireless security February 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - With practically every load moving down the highway worth at least $50,000, trucking is a natural target for thieves....
Transportation Better staffed than sorry: How wage research can help retain drivers February 1, 2005 TORONTO, Ont. - There are few things more frustrating than watching drivers trained on your dime jump to the competition, taking your training investment with them....
Transportation Changing horses – how to find a great job February 1, 2005 ETOBICOKE, Ont. - Jobs for life are rare in any industry. My dad worked 30 years for Massey-Ferguson, but my last three trucking jobs have ended suddenly: Eaton's went bankrupt and the other two fleet...
Transportation Preventive Maintenance: Snow shoveling: Be prepared February 1, 2005 Snow looks so nice floating through the air, covering the ground with a white blanket. Until it's time to take out the snow shovel! Shoveling can be such a pain. But it doesn't have to be, if you're p...
Transportation Back behind the wheel: Strokes February 1, 2005 Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Canada....
Regulations Federal committee addresses industry concerns on taxes February 1, 2005 OTTAWA, Ont. - The recently released pre-2005 federal budget report reflects a number of the concerns raised by the Canadian Trucking Alliance in its pre-budget submissions, say association officials....
Transportation Private Links: Good help is not hard to find February 1, 2005 Consider the plight of the private fleet manager. Companies operate private fleets for a variety of reasons, but it's fair to say that few CEOs of these companies have a great deal of time in their da...
Transportation Industry Issues: Why CTA dropped the 18-hour window fight: Part 2 February 1, 2005 The following is the conclusion of a two-part statement by CTA CEO David Bradley explaining the CTA's decision to withdraw its support of the controversial 18-hour working window proposal for Canadian...
Transportation Let’s talk insurance: Amazing but true February 1, 2005 As a trucking insurance company, we see all types of claims - from minor fender benders to mushroom cloud explosions ripping up the Trans-Canada highway. People often ask us about some of the stranges...
Transportation Law and The Border : Temporary entry possible for waiver applicants February 1, 2005 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has let it be known, with little fanfare, that it has reconsidered its policy of disallowing temporary permission to enter the United States while a waiv...
Transportation A man, his truck and a woman – Part one February 1, 2005 Mark Dalton finished topping up Mother Load's tanks, picked up a cup of coffee and a copy of the Toronto Sun, then parked his rig in the far corner of the Husky lot so he could give his dispatcher Bud...
Transportation Pete offers new Visa card February 1, 2005 DENTON, Tex. - A new Visa version of the Peterbilt TruckCare Card is now available, helping owner/operators and fleets pay their operating expenses with the convenience and near universal acceptance o...
