Features

Viewpoint: Biometrics Vs. Privacy

I doubt you've spent much time over the past year thinking about Liberian seafarers or Australian commercial pilots. But you should have.

Publisher’s Comment: Lack of Common Sense on Roadways Makes Driving Frustrating

Common sense is not so common in some people.

How Do You Turn Your Truck Into a Comfy Home for the Road?

NAPANEE, Ont. - Many hours on the road away from home is an inescapable part of a truck driver's life. And that's likely why many drivers go out of their way to bring a taste of home with them when they're on the road. The truck's cab serves as no...

New Trucking Industry Image Campaign to Build Respect

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has unveiled a new image campaign designed to build respect for the trucking industry by focusing on its qualities of safety, security and essentiality.

AFMSA trade show and conference set to roll

EDMONTON, Alta. - Although two major western Canadian trucking trade shows were cancelled last year, the Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisors' Association (AFMSA) is expanding its own show.

Unimog Begins Unimog 2U North American Tour

PORTLAND, Ore. - Unimog North America will showcase the Unimog U500 vocational vehicle across Canada and the U.S. during the Unimog 2U 2004 Tour.

Eastern Canada Host to FDA Meetings

MONCTON, N.B. - The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association together with the Atlantic Canada Food Export Partnership recently presented a series of one-day seminars on the challenges faced by exporters and truckers when it comes to shipping to th...

Do You Think Canada’s Relations With the U.S. Will Improve Under Paul Martin?

CALGARY, Alta. - There's no question that former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien didn't have a lot of fans in Washington.

Martin Appoints New Federal Transport Minister

OTTAWA, Ont. - Canada's trucking industry is hopeful newly appointed federal Transport Minister Tony Valeri will usher in a new government attitude towards the trucking industry.The Ontario MP, repres...

“Destination” Is All About Strategy

MONCTON, N.B. - On a long haul, drivers see it all - weigh scales and fines, construction and detours, snowstorms and the challenges of sharing the road. Now, a driver's day-to-day life can be experie...

FDA Regs – More Questions Than Answers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nearly two months after the FDA started soft enforcement of its interim final rules for registration and prenotification for shipments entering the U.S., carriers north and south of...

Saskatchewan Aboriginals to Fill Heavy-Duty Mechanic Void

REGINA, Sask. - Saskatchewan has launched an Aboriginal apprenticeship program to help address the looming shortage of heavy-duty mechanics.The partnership, between the province's Highways and Transpo...

Manitoba’s Transport Minister Calls Trucking Fund a “Win/Win”

WINNIPEG, Man. - As Manitoba continues to tinker with its Highway and Transportation and Highway Traffic acts, the Trucking Productivity Improvement (TPI) Fund has emerged as one of the most interesti...

Suicide by Truck Can Be a Never-Ending Nightmare for Drivers

TORONTO, Ont. - At one time or another, we've all been in situations where we thought we could have altered an outcome if we had just done things a little differently.But these constant doubts and wha...

Independent or Employee?

TORONTO, Ont. - Tax time is creeping up, and just how you define yourself and/or your business has everything to do with what you end up having to pay.Needless to say, it's best to figure it out befor...