Equipment PC-11: WILL IT BE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE AFTER ALL? June 19, 2015 It wasn’t all fun and games in San Antonio with Shell. In addition to checking out the beautiful iron at SuperRigs, we had important work to do! Shell gave us…
VISITING SHELL SUPER RIGS preview image Equipment VISITING SHELL SUPER RIGS June 19, 2015 It’s always a pleasure to take in the Shell SuperRigs truck show, wherever in the US it happens to be held. There’s nothing else quite like this roving truck beauty…
SAF-HOLLAND BRINGS AIR RIDE TREND TO MECHANICAL TRAILER SUSPENSION preview image Equipment SAF-HOLLAND BRINGS AIR RIDE TREND TO MECHANICAL TRAILER SUSPENSION June 19, 2015 Air ride trailer suspensions are often ordered as a complete system, with one supplier providing the axle, suspension and brakes. But for whatever reason, this hasn’t been commonplace on mechanical…
Human Resources PRIVATE FLEETS GATHER IN KING CITY June 19, 2015 Mike Millian must’ve slept well Thursday night. It was his first time serving as president of the Private Motor Truck Council, after a 21-year reign by Bruce Richards, an his…
Human Resources FASTER TRUCKS AS A DRIVER RECRUITMENT TACTIC? June 19, 2015 An interesting press release crossed my Inbox last week from Transport America, which was announcing a compensation package increase for owner/operators. That’s not so interesting, I’ve seen a ton of…
Transportation Classic Freight: Doing business the old-fashioned way June 18, 2015 Classic Freight Systems – a 60-truck fleet that services both the oil and gas industry and hauls a fair share of lumber and metal – isn’t even in…
Transportation Miles to go before I sleep: Part 2 June 18, 2015 THE STORY SO FAR Mark gets a regular route from Edmonton to Yellowknife, transporting supplies for the winter ice roads. Halfway through his first trip he gets sleepy…
Health & Safety TMC panel looks to get to the bottom of truck seating June 18, 2015 Could better truck seats be an overlooked way to retain drivers?
Health & Safety Be a smartmouth to avoid oral cancer June 18, 2015 More than 50,000 people in North America will be diagnosed with oral/pharyngeal cancer this year, leading to roughly 9,000 deaths. Since oral (mouth) cancer is usually discovered in a…
Transportation Deducting expenses for cars and pickups June 18, 2015 Last month I gave a short presentation at a carrier’s driver meeting. At the end, I always encourage attendees to ask any questions they have about what “other guys”…
Sustainability Carbon trading: How does trucking fit in? June 18, 2015 There is one famous adage from Thomas Edison I recall that somewhat reflects the message I wanted to deliver in this column: “Opportunity is something that is missed by…
Health & Safety Don’t seek savings at expense of safety June 18, 2015 Spring is not a time of year when we traditionally talk about snow. It’s when meteorologists try to take credit for sunny weekends. That all changed this past…
Health & Safety Drivers come together to discuss cab-style cooking June 18, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The benefits of cooking meals in your own cab are endless. You can save money. It’s easier to eat healthier and in turn, lose…
Equipment Dealing with the unexpected June 18, 2015 My trials and tribulations as an owner/operator have continued. When I took my truck to the dealer for its annual service and general check-up, an oil leak was…
Human Resources Company drivers vs owner/operators June 18, 2015 Many large carriers offer positions for both owner/operators and company drivers. Any method of getting a moving truck hooked to a trailer is generally utilized. Smaller companies, for…
