Features

A closer look at border truck traffic patterns

A mind-boggling 25 trucks a minute cross the Canada-United States border.

Boomerang Tracking leads to stolen reefer trailers

Boomerang devices are developing a reputation for their ability to track down stolen cars, but they also regularly return cargo shipments to their owners with the same degree of efficiency.

Wireless begins shipping its Fleet-Link asset-tracking device

CSI Wireless has announced its Fleet-Link asset-tracking product is now being shipped to application service providers, OEMs and other customers.

Weighing the options

Logging truck drivers in Saskatchewan have the tricky task of eyeballing the weight of every load, since they have no access to commercial scales. When they overestimate, they miss out on revenue, as they are paid by weight. If they underestimate...

Does the stick work better than the carrot in reducing health insurance costs?

Employers have been trying to sweet talk, cajole and harangue their workers into healthier lifestyles for at least two decades now - remember the aerobics craze of the late 80s? The main corporate reason for this, of course, has been a need to con...

Lawsuit Jitters

SUMMERLAND, B.C. - A national class action lawsuit by truckers against Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) over meal allowances is proving successful for most participants, but it seems to depend largely on where they reside, says Tom Johnsto...

He’s Popeye the Trucking Man

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Come Sept. 10, Denne Kornechuk will be trading his truck driving clothes for the starched white navy outfit of Popeye the Sailor Man.

Wanted: FAST card carrying drivers

TORONTO, Ont. - Canadian carriers may find themselves in the frustrating position of having to turn down loads when the Nov. 15 deadline for electronic prenotification for U.S.-bound freight kicks in.

Fewer Vehicles Taking to Vancouver Roads

VANCOUVER, B.C. - It appears traffic congestion in the Lower Mainland may actually be on the decrease as more residents opt for public transportation, the Insurance Corp. of B.C. (ICBC) reports. ICBC statistics show the number of registered vehicl...

Alberta May Close Highways During Winter Storms

EDMONTON, Alta. - Alberta Transportation is considering closing highways during severe winter weather for snow-clearing efforts and to deter motorists from driving when conditions are hazardous.

Trucking’s WCB Rates to Increase in British Columbia

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) base rate for general trucking in B.C. is projected to increase in 2005, the agency has announced.

MTA Announces Driver of the Month Winners

WINNIPEG, Man. - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has announced its Driver of the Month award winners for the months of January to May.

Alberta Inspector Takes Top Honours

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Alberta commercial vehicle inspector, Troy Hasil, has taken top honours as North America's top inspector.

FMCSA Needs Public Comment on Safety and Compliance Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for public input into how the agency can best monitor and assess safety and compliance issues.

Lighting the Way

CALGARY, Alta. - As the cost of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting continues to decrease, more fleets and owner/operators are beginning to realize shelling out a few more bucks on lighting now can pay dividends down the road.