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Drivers’ mental health getting more attention

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The main focus lately regarding driver health is on mental health, according to Healthy Trucker nutritionist and program manager, Andrea Morley. She was speaking at ISB Global’s…

PMTC announces 2020 Benchmarking Survey

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is again teaming up with the U.S. National Private Truck Council to conduct its fourth annual Canadian Fleet Benchmarking…

Purolator opens state-of-the-art Toronto facility

TORONTO, Ont. — The morning after Toronto’s first snowfall, it was only fitting Purolator held the official opening of its new state-of-the-art terminal in the city, part of the company’s…

Rates remain under pressure: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research reports contract truckload rates fell to US$2.28 per mile in the third quarter, down 2% year-over-year. In its ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume…

Charles Gunn passes away

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. – Former Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry award winner Charles Gunn has passed away. He died Nov. 7 at the age of 90. Gunn was a…

Inside Best Fleets – Part 2

The second in a series from behind the scenes of the Best Fleets to Drive For competition

The best fuel-saving options are fleet-specific

Are products that purport to increase your fleet’s fuel mileage cases of better living through technology, or are they just more boondoggles that’ll suck the life out of your…

How do shop lifts differ?

TORONTO, Ont. -- Fleets considering equipping a shop with lifting devices have several options. The application and the installation will generally determine what type of lift will best suit your needs. Here are some of the most common lifts, as well as the applications to which they are best suited, and some of their installation requirements.

How to choose the right shop lift

TORONTO, Ont. -- Here are a few things to think about in choosing a shop lift for your maintenance and repair operations -- from the facility's layout to the work performed.

The right shop lift delivers productivity, safety gains

TORONTO, Ont. -- Using lifts in your shop instead of floor jacks, jack stands, creepers and pits makes an undeniable difference in productivity. The systems provide more convenient and comfortable access to every part of a truck that needs service. That lets technicians get more work done in less time, and with a lower chance of injury.

OTA recognizes heroes, 40-year driver, longtime service

Winston Goold of Double D Transport was named the Volvo Trucks Canada OTA Driver of the Year. TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has handed out its top…

New lighting standard comes into force in 2021

OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its…

Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign

PARK CITY, Kan. –The organization that helps truckers and their families is partnering with trucking’s top musicians to raise funds this holiday season. The Truckers Christmas Group. Org…

Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero

AKRON, Ohio – Who will be the next Goodyear Highway Hero? The tire giant is accepting nominations for its annual award, which honors truck drivers who put themselves in…

Chevron tackles sulfated ash with Delo 600 ADF

RICHMOND, Calif. -- Chevron has demonstrated it found a way to reduce sulfated ash when it introduced the Delo 600 ADF  with Omnimax technology heavy-duty engine oil this week at its Technology Center in Richmond, Calif.