Health & Safety Healing the heel October 31, 2018 During the past few weeks, I have treated several truck drivers complaining of heel pain. Heel pain is a fairly common occurrence in professional truck drivers. Although there are several…
Health & Safety Stay hip October 31, 2018 Truck drivers need to take care of their hips due to long hours of sitting
Human Resources We need you, driver! October 31, 2018 It seems it’s almost impossible to pick up a magazine (trucking industry publications, included) or tune into the news without reading a story about the next great breakthrough in autonomous…
Transportation Bridging Border Barriers summit set for Nov. 14 October 31, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Bridging Border Barriers half-day conference hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is set for November 14 at the Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre. The…
Transportation Haldex and Wabash to continue partnership October 31, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Miss. – Haldex and Wabash National Corporation announced today that they have mutually executed a Long Term Agreement through 2021. The new agreement outlines Haldex is to be…
Human Resources How to attract – and keep – millennials October 31, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Attracting millennials to the trucking industry isn’t impossible, but they’re more likely to be drawn to a company and a role with purpose. That was one of…
Transportation Rourke to replace Schneider’s Lofgren as CEO October 31, 2018 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider National announced today that Chris Lofgren will retire as president and chief executive officer following the company’s annual meeting of shareholders in April 2019. The…
Business Management Reflections from trucking legends October 31, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – To be a successful business leader sometimes requires you to step outside your comfort zone. That was one of the takeaways from a panel discussion featuring trucking…
Support APUs and batteries with solar power preview image Sponsored Transportation Support APUs and batteries with solar power October 31, 2018 Sola panels can help power anti-idling systems, extend battery life
CN buys TransX preview image Transportation CN buys TransX October 30, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. — CN announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire Winnipeg’s TransX Group of Companies. “This strategic acquisition allows CN to deepen its supply chain focus, strengthening…
Westcan’s safety program receives gold recognition preview image Health & Safety Westcan’s safety program receives gold recognition October 30, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport recently took home gold for being Canada’s Safest Employers in the transportation. The award was handed out by Canadian Occupational Safety in Toronto, recognizing…
Infrastructure Infrastructure and the cost of doing nothing October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Everyone knows the U.S. economy is humming, so the popular All Eyes on the Economy session at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition was…
DTNA overcoming supply chain challenges preview image Equipment DTNA overcoming supply chain challenges October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is projecting NAFTA Classes 6-8 deliveries to surpass 440,000 units this year, exceeding its initial ambitious projection of 420,000. Year to date,…
Building your future workforce October 29, 2018 It seems like every trucking association meeting or industry convention has a panel or guest speaker on how to attract the next generation of Canadian workers. Everyone listens intently for…
Lights on preview image Lights on October 29, 2018 LEDs and incandescent lamps have pros and cons, but maintenance and product quality are key
