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Roadside Ready

BURLINGTON, Ont. - Over 4.5 million car drivers across the country benefit from the Canadian Automobile Association's roadside service every year, but who's there to rescue truck drivers when they break down on the side of the road?

Luber-Finer Introduces New By-Pass Filter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A new, heavy-duty spin-on by-pass filter from Luber-finer promises to reduce the added soot and neutralize the acid contaminants that can destroy vital engine parts in today's emission-compliant engines, according to company offi...

Voice of the O/O: National Owner/Operator Month – August 2004

Yes, you've read the title correctly: August is National Owner/Operator Month, a time to recognize those who've chosen one of the most difficult, time consuming and labour intensive ways imaginable to make a buck (and sometimes not much more than...

Editor’s Comment: Will Liberals Heed Their Warning?

What was supposed to have been the closest federal election in a generation turned out to be little more than another cakewalk for the Liberal government, although this time they failed to secure a majority of the seats in the House of Commons.

Viewpoint: Make Driving a Career Move

Roy Craigen, who became well known in trucking circles for his innovative approach to driver management during his days with Economy Carriers, had a message for the folks attending the Private Motor Truck Council's annual conference earlier this s...

Does Your Family Read Truck News or Keep Up With What’s Going on in the Industry?

GUELPH, Ont. - The Canadian trucking industry is powered by 250,000 drivers and each one of them needs a support system to overcome the challenges that come with life on the road. That support system often includes the fleet dispatcher, manager, t...

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: No Symptoms, No Problems?

Have you ever gone to the dentist, medical doctor, chiropractor or other health practitioners on a regular basis, because you were feeling well? If you have, congratulations! You are a minority. Most North-Americans go to the doctor when they are...

Future Uncertain

OTTAWA, Ont. - Don't expect it to be business as usual when dealing with Ottawa, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning the industry following the return of a minority Liberal government to power.

Fergus Truck Show to Host Top Notch Performers

FERGUS, Ont. - The 19th annual Fergus Truck Show will take place July 23 to 25 and will have a stellar line up of musical entertainment, say organizers.

2004 Out-Of-Service Rate Increases Slightly

MILTON, Ont. - Seventy-eight per cent of vehicles inspected during the 2004 Roadcheck safety blitz passed inspections and were considered to have a high level of mechanical fitness, according to a report released by the Canadian Council of Motor T...

Sound Safety Practices are Not Optional

Goodwin made his remarks to an audience of 160 people at the first ever Markel Safety and Innovation National Conference, which was held June 15-16 at the Doubletree International Plaza in Toronto, Ont.

Manufacturers Deflate Natural Gas Balloon

TORONTO, Ont. - Natural gas vehicles may be taking off in some areas of Europe, but for North American heavy-duty engine manufacturers, diesel is still the way to go.

Canadian Embassy Asks FDA to Release Food Shipments on Weekends

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Embassy in Washington has written to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request sufficient staff coverage at Canada-U.S. border crossings during peak evening and weekend shipping hours.

PMTC Delegates Updated on HOS, Pre-Trips

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Canada's new hours of service regulations probably won't be adopted until January 2005, delegates learned at the Private Motor Truck Council's annual general meeting and conference in June.

Drivers are Best Asset: Craigen

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Roy Craigen, founder and self-styled "coach and general manager" of Transcom, wants carrier management to recognize drivers are at least as valuable, if not more valuable, than the high-priced equipment they operate. Th...