New Program Aims To Groom Young Trucking Leaders August 1, 2014 PALM DESERT, CA. - A new program launched by The American Trucking Associations (ATA) wants to help educate young, up and coming trucking executives.
EOBRs Would Put Onus on Carriers, Not Drivers, says CTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - If electronic on-board recorders are mandated in Canada, some carriers will be forced to start dealing with driver issues, the Canadian Trucking Alliance's Blue Ribbon Task Force said in statement today.
No Secret to Fighting Cargo Theft, says Schneider August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, WI. - Schneider National reported a 40 percent drop in full-truckload thefts and hefty 50 percent reduction in total value per load stolen. It's the sixth year that the company has reported a drop in cargo thefts.
Your Drivers do Pre-Trips; But Do you Pre-Trip your Drivers? August 1, 2014 OTTAWA - The new trucking HR experts have launched a new free online human-resources service. Check it out. You'll like it.
Driver Shortage Website to Encourage Open Talk August 1, 2014 SCOTTSDALE, AZ.- The Canadian Trucking Alliance's Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage launched Drivershortage.ca, the first online resource in North America dedicated to the industry's greatest long-term challenge.
Re-focused Trucking HR Program Launches August 1, 2014 OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) has now officially shutdown operations, and in its place is a new HR resource for the trucking industry.
Bison tests high-tech low-vibe driver seats August 1, 2014 Bison is partnering with Bose to find out if new high-tech seats contribute to driver satisfaction and retention.
Turnover Rate Drop ‘Just a Respite,’ says Costello August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA. - ATA's Trucking Activity Report showed a drop from 104 percent in Q3 to 90 percent - its lowest point since Q1 of the same year.
Wake Up Call: Pilot project addressing driver fatigue from within August 1, 2014 CALGARY -- As regulators have spent the last few years breaking down a trucker's driving ability by the hour, a handful of western minds got together in an effort to get to the core of driver fatigue.
Carrier Fined $300,000 for Violating CARB Regs August 1, 2014 LOS ANGELES - Foster Enterprises, a California-based reefer carrier, received a $300,000 fine after a CARB investigation found that the company neglected to upgrade older diesel engines in its refrigerated trailer fleet.
Tech Killed on the Job in New Brunswick August 1, 2014 KEDGWICK RIVER, NB. - Workplace New Brunswick is investigating death of heavy duty technician who was under tractor when transmission fell.
Disaster Playbook: Building a Disaster-Survival Plan August 1, 2014 A disaster recovery plan could be the key to ensuring your business survives.
Cars Speeding Around Rigs at ‘Alarming Rates’ August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC. - Operation Safe Driver 2012 found that passenger car drivers are still speeding around commercial vehicles at "alarming rates."
Allied Trades Division Brings in New Blood August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Allied Trades Division of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) elected a new board of directors and chairman for the 2012-2014 term last week.