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New Dana Spicer Axles Target Canadian Market

With legislation in Canada phasing out the use of lift axles, self-steering axles are thought to be the most logical solution for most applications. With this in mind, Dana Spicer is introducing a self-steering trailer axle (the D22SS) to meet the...

Nation’s Top Drivers Rewarded at Championships

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The National Truck Driving Championships were held in Lethbridge, Alta. recently, with...

Idle Free Campaign in Full Swing

BRANDON, Man. - Canada's third annual Idle Free - Quiet Zone campaign kicked off at the Brandon/Husky Car/Truck Stop in Brandon, Man. Oct. 4.

Amendments to Improve Traffic Safety and Efficiency in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX, N.S. - Improving highway safety and promoting public transit are two key amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act introduced Sept. 23 by Transportation and Public Works Minister Ron Russell.

Racing Big Iron

GRAND BEND, Ont. - The Second Annual Earl Hardy Big Rig Nationals presented by the Ontario Truck Driving School took over the Grand Bend Motorplex for a stellar day of Big Iron racing on Sept. 12...

Accident Avoidance Technology Explored at ATA Conference

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Here's a formula you may remember: 1996-50-10. The U.S.-based Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) made it famous in 1996 when it said it wanted to reduce truck-related fatalities by 50 per cent over 10 years.

Are You Liable?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - It's no secret that running in the U.S. is risky business. Money-hungry lawyers are eager to feast on motor vehicle carriers.

Think Warm Thoughts

TORONTO, Ont. - It's hard enough to scrape together the cash to invest in new equipment, but when the government is willing to help pay off the final bill, it should be enough to make you think warm thoughts.

Riding the Lifecycle

TORONTO, Ont. - It's hard to imagine someone else driving your truck, but there will come a time when you want to trade it in for something else. And if you want to maximize your profits, you need to determine when you can collect the best-possibl...

CTHRC Allows Carriers to Customize NOS

CALGARY, Alta. - The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has developed a set of national occupational standards (NOS) for the trucking industry.

Inclusion Network Links Aboriginal Employees With Trucking Jobs

CALGARY, Alta. - In an industry that's starved for drivers, the Aboriginal community is often at a loss for why it hasn't been tapped as a possible solution.

New Products Can Extend Trailer Tire Life, Save Money

TORONTO, Ont. - Operating a truck is a costly business, so wouldn't it be great if some of the costs that drain an owner/operator's wallet and a carrier's bottom line were eliminated with one simple device?

Save the Planet

CALGARY, Alta. - Much has been made of the transportation industry's ongoing battle to reduce emissions, but the folks at Greenpeace would be pleased to know there's also an effort to "save the forests" in many fleet maintenance shops across the c...

Keeping Customs Documents in Order at the Border

CALGARY, Alta. - For companies involved in international trade, it's never been as important (or challenging) to keep on top of changing documentation requirements as it is today.

Back Behind the Wheel: Sleep: The Best Medicine

Before the invention of the light bulb, the average person slept approximately 10 hours per day. Since then, the average North American only sleeps 6.9 hours per day.