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How It Works: The Scientific Explanation

GRIMSBY, Ont. - The following is a scientific explanation of how the Tadger works, as explained by John Mogford, president of Tadger International:...

Clear Shot: No Rest for the Wicked …

If the old saying that there's no rest for the wicked is true, then the Canadian trucking industry must be very wicked indeed...

Viewpoint: In Search of Vision

Two things are certain about intermodal transportation: With movements increasing an average of 13 per cent each year since 1996, its growing importance as a transportation option is without question. And so is truckers' growing frustration with d...

Editor’s Comment: Profiting in the Face of Catastrophe

A report from Alberta's Auditor General that meat packers in the province have tripled their profits since last May's Mad Cow case has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many producers - and for good reason.

Publisher’s Comment: Getting the Word Out to Industry Outsiders

I enjoy nothing better then laying back on the weekend and reading the paper.

How Do You Plan on Celebrating National Trucking Week?

FERGUS, Ont. - National Trucking Week, scheduled for Sept. 11-17, is an annual celebration to recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000 Canadians who keep the country's freight moving.

Saskatchewan Surveying Truckers

REGINA, Sask. - Truckers in Saskatchewan are being surveyed by the province this summer to gather current and representative information on truck weights.

BCTA Asks B.C. Ferries To Revise Rate Policy

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) is calling on B.C. Ferries to revise its rate policy of rounding up to the next highest foot.

Trucking Chief Says Modes Must Work Together

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. - The CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, David Bradley, invited the marine industry to work with the trucking industry at the annual conference of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities in St. John's, NF.

Third Idle-Free Campaign to Kick Off October 4

OTTAWA, Ont. - FleetSmart's third annual Idle Free - Quiet Zone Campaign, designed as an anti-idling awareness program across the country, is slated to kick off Oct. 4 and run until Dec. 10.

Preventive Maintenance: Take a Hike

Can you imagine? In your lifetime you will probably walk up to 115,000 miles, which is like walking around the world more than three times! With every step, your feet absorb four to five lbs. per square inch of force. No wonder they are tired.

Industry Issues: Transportation Systems Should Meet Needs of Economy, Not Vice-Versa

Too often these days transportation "strategies" seem to be developed based on the flawed premise that the economy needs to adapt to meet the needs of the transportation system rather than recognizing that what we need to do is to refine the trans...

Law and The Border: Understanding the U.S. Court System

A fair, consistent and reliable court system is an important component of a free society. In my opinion, the U.S. court system is fair and consistent. Still, drivers who experience the court system in connection with transportation law violations,...

Thoughts From “THE WIFE”

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Western Star Sleepers Continue to Be Built in Canada

KELOWNA, B.C. - It's common knowledge Freightliner LLC has begun producing Western Star tractors at its Portland manufacturing plant, but a very important component of those trucks continues to be built right here in Western Canada.