Transportation Canadian generosity will help Fort Mac rise from the ashes May 26, 2016 It’s been a trying time for the people of Fort McMurray – to say the least. Nothing I could write in this column would be news…
Laying her cards on the table preview image Transportation Laying her cards on the table May 26, 2016 AMTA president talks wide-base tires, ELDs and David Bradley
Superior Propane lives up to its name preview image Transportation Superior Propane lives up to its name May 25, 2016 With a name like Superior Propane it’s almost necessary to deliver the best in the business. Superior means better than the rest. Better service, better drivers, better product…
Transportation Dalton undercover: Part 5 May 25, 2016 THE STORY SO FAR Bud convinces Mark to go undercover at a trucking firm to see if he can help stop cargo thefts from the company. Mark…
Cool runnings preview image Transportation Cool runnings May 25, 2016 What to consider when buying a refrigerated trailer
Transportation A new engine oil era May 25, 2016 As new engine oil category draws near, uncertainty remains about backwards compatibility
Transportation Three things to include in your tax plan May 25, 2016 With personal income tax-filing season over, it’s time to talk to your accountant or financial advisor about tax planning. This is where your accountant earns his…
Health & Safety Make sure you don’t skip a beet May 25, 2016 As we enjoy the warmer temperatures of spring, we also enjoy the fresh vegetables that come along with the season. One spring vegetable, the beet, offers colour, flavour…
Transportation PMTC’s initial thoughts on MELT May 25, 2016 Those of us who call this great country our home, always look forward to the arrival of spring and summer, for obvious weather-related reasons. We at the Private…
Transportation Carbon pricing key to fighting climate change May 25, 2016 Recently, Canada became a signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change. Signing the agreement is not the same as ratification, but that is expected to occur this…
Transportation Some tips for the lobby groups May 25, 2016 I can be critical of certain groups. No kidding. Most of my criticism is usually aimed at either large carriers, or the provincial, state or national trucking associations.
Transportation Board or bolt? The 90-day dilemma May 25, 2016 It never ceases to amaze me how long we’ve been talking about some of trucking’s most pressing issues. As far back as the 1920s, for example, there were…
Transportation Expect real returns on training investments May 25, 2016 Training programs can accurately be described as an investment that can deliver real, measurable financial returns when those who crunch numbers for a living might see training as a…
Transportation Is trucking really a lifestyle? May 25, 2016 Although I have used the description myself, I’m tiring of truck driving being promoted as a “lifestyle.” Trucking is a field of specialized training (profession) not a set…
Transportation An elephant invasion May 25, 2016 Truckers are avoiding tolls on Montreal’s A30 ring road, but at what cost?
