It’s time to rethink standard 100-psi tire pressures preview image Equipment It’s time to rethink standard 100-psi tire pressures April 9, 2021 Tire inflation pressure is a real conversation killer at a party, but it’s something fleets should be talking about with their tire vendors, shop personnel, and drivers. Evidence suggests the…
10 things we know (and a few we don’t know) about electric trucks preview image Equipment 10 things we know (and a few we don’t know) about electric trucks April 7, 2021 Several OEMs have unveiled plans to begin production on electric trucks in 2021/22, expanding beyond the limited number of units in today’s test fleets. Before you plug in to the…
Vancouver duo restores rare 1909 Packard truck preview image Equipment Vancouver duo restores rare 1909 Packard truck April 6, 2021 A rare 1909 Packard three-ton truck that originally served a Nevada mine has found new life in Vancouver, where it has been restored by a pair of vintage car enthusiasts.
What role will Canada play in the burgeoning global hydrogen economy? preview image Equipment What role will Canada play in the burgeoning global hydrogen economy? March 9, 2021 The federal government has announced ambitious plans to develop a hydrogen economy in Canada and if it’s to be successful, trucking could play a large role in both its development…
QTA president eyes the 10% objective preview image Human Resources QTA president eyes the 10% objective March 5, 2021 Don’t be fooled by her reserved nature and soft voice. Karine Goyette is one of the most influential women in Quebec’s trucking industry. At 40, she is executive vice-president of…
Finding the right carrier key to successful trucking career preview image Human Resources Finding the right carrier key to successful trucking career March 5, 2021 “I made some round tires square,” Canon Cook says of her first foray into trucking. After running a small landscaping business, Cook decided in 2015 to pursue a career in…
Women of trucking are still a rarity in Canada preview image Business Management Women of trucking are still a rarity in Canada March 5, 2021 Shannon Holicza is a rarity. Her path to the driver’s seat sounds familiar on the surface. Like many others in the trucking industry, she came from a family of truck…
Championing women in the industry preview image Human Resources Championing women in the industry March 5, 2021 As the founder and CEO of Women In Trucking (WIT), Ellen Voie has been passionate about creating a better environment for women in the industry. She knows what women want.
Western Canadian programs aim to get more women into trucking preview image Human Resources Western Canadian programs aim to get more women into trucking March 5, 2021 It’s no secret that women make up a small percentage of the trucking industry’s workforce, but across Western Canada, several organizations have been striving to change that. Initiatives like the…
Icute always eager to compete on the men’s team preview image Human Resources Icute always eager to compete on the men’s team March 5, 2021 Naharah Icuté is used to playing on men’s teams, whether at school, in sports, or at work. It was hardly a barrier when she decided to choose heavy vehicle maintenance…
TYT truck drivers challenge stereotypes preview image Human Resources TYT truck drivers challenge stereotypes March 5, 2021 Drummondville, Quebec-based Groupe TYT is quick to shine the spotlight on the female truck drivers within its ranks. “With us, everyone contributes to the success of our team,” it noted…
‘Driverette’ found her dream job in a dream rig preview image Human Resources ‘Driverette’ found her dream job in a dream rig March 5, 2021 When Eva Knelsen delivered to London, Ont.-based West Coast Transportation, she was asked to back into a notoriously tight dock. Kevin English, the owner’s brother, watched with some apprehension as…
How fleets are successfully recruiting women preview image Human Resources How fleets are successfully recruiting women March 5, 2021 The secret to attracting more women to your trucking company is that there is no secret. “It’s not magic,” says Jane Jazrawy, CEO of online training firm CarriersEdge, of what…
How to position axles to stay legal: Driver’s Education preview image Equipment How to position axles to stay legal: Driver’s Education March 5, 2021 Cargo weight must be distributed evenly across all your axles. And sometimes you have to slide your axles or 5th wheel to redistribute the weight in the trailer. Here’s a…
Controlling driver turnover begins with the hiring process preview image Business Management Controlling driver turnover begins with the hiring process March 5, 2021 A trucking company can generally trace its success or struggles with driver retention right back to the hiring process. “Right off the hop, I look at their work history,” Mike…
