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…
Fontaine paving trailer hits the road preview image Trailers Fontaine paving trailer hits the road March 5, 2021 The Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR trailer offers road builders a low front approach angle for hugging pavers and a removeable center bogie section to accommodate excavators. There’s a nine-degree front…
Volvo introduces unlimited parameter updates preview image Software Volvo introduces unlimited parameter updates March 5, 2021 Volvo is now offering unlimited parameter updates through Volvo Trucks’ remote programming services. Such updates can help boost uptime, efficiency, and productivity, the company says. (Illustration: Volvo) Individual and…
Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates preview image Software Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates March 5, 2021 Mack is now offering unlimited parameter updates through its Over the Air remote programming. Available parameter updates include maximum road speed, multiple idle shutdown parameter and kits, and controls…
Bayview Kenworth names Nova Scotia manager preview image Human Resources Bayview Kenworth names Nova Scotia manager March 5, 2021 Bayview Kenworth has named Brian Cunningham the regional manager of its Nova Scotia locations including New Glasgow and a Dartmouth location scheduled to open later this spring. Brian Cunningham (Supplied…
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…
Carriers could achieve record profits this year: ACT Research preview image Business Management Carriers could achieve record profits this year: ACT Research March 5, 2021 Carrier profitability in the U.S. is expected to reach record levels this year, as the freight-generating sectors of the economy are the strongest, according to the Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest…
Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire preview image Tires/Wheels Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire March 5, 2021 Michelin’s X One Multi T trailer tire has been launched to support weight-sensitive regional fleets like flatbed and tanker operations. The wide-base single tire is available for spread and…
Alberta spring thaw weight restriction dates announced preview image Transportation Alberta spring thaw weight restriction dates announced March 5, 2021 Alberta’s seasonal road bans are taking effect at 1 p.m. on March 8, as conditions begin to thaw. Alberta Transportation has listed all the affected highways by clicking here,…
DTNA names new chief engineer of product validation engineering preview image Human Resources DTNA names new chief engineer of product validation engineering March 4, 2021 Randy DeBortoli has been named chief engineer of product validation engineering for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The 30-year DTNA veteran was mots recently chief engineer of chassis and vocational…
CTA issues budget wish list preview image Transportation CTA issues budget wish list March 4, 2021 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list for the coming federal budget, touching on themes of compliance, fuel costs, labor, and infrastructure. Topping the list is its…
