Transportation Why your chargeback looks Loonie May 30, 2017 You may be looking at your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) chargeback from your carrier and thinking, “What the? Those people have finally lost it…” And they may have, but…
Top Atlantic provinces drivers crowned preview image Health & Safety Top Atlantic provinces drivers crowned May 30, 2017 MASSTOWN, N.S. — Thirty-seven drivers participated in the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s truck driving championships, including eight rookies. The team award went to Armour Transportation, while Brad Ferrish of Classic…
P.S.I. recognizes Utility Trailer May 30, 2017 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) recently presented Utility Trailer Manufacturing with its eighth Athena Award for excellence. The award was presented during the company’s International Dealer and…
Human Resources How to include flexible work options in your workplace May 30, 2017 In an industry that runs 24/7, it may be hard to imagine flexible work options that make sense. These arrangements can include a variety of options, from compressed workweeks to…
Transportation CN, Teamsters reach tentative agreement May 30, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Conductors, Trainpersons and Yardpersons (TCRC-CTY) have reached a tentative agreement to renew the labor contract for close to 3,000 CN conductors…
J.D. Smith driver wins Toronto trucking competition preview image Transportation J.D. Smith driver wins Toronto trucking competition May 29, 2017 Top drivers will move on to compete in the provincial championships in July
Road Today Show promotes road safety preview image Transportation Road Today Show promotes road safety May 29, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The ninth annual Road Today Show was held at the Brampton Soccer Centre May 27, with a focus on road safety. Visitors check out equipment for…
Regulations CVSA approves definitions for Level 8 inspection May 29, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has voted to approve definitions for a Level 8 inspection, and Alberta will launch a pilot project, paving the way for…
Business Management Back in the saddle again May 29, 2017 Alberta expected to lead nation in economic growth in 2017
Business Management CN Rail conductors could walk off job Tuesday May 29, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – CN Rail train conductors represented by Teamsters Canada have given the railway a 72-hour strike notice. They could walk off the job Tuesday morning. Mike Cory, executive…
Doctor says fatigue and marijuana challenging for drivers and fleet managers preview image Business Management Doctor says fatigue and marijuana challenging for drivers and fleet managers May 28, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – It’s been said before and it will be said many times again: driver fatigue is dangerous and causes accidents. Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, chief medical review officer for…
Acting on your instincts preview image Business Management Acting on your instincts May 27, 2017 Supervisors can face stiff implications if they ignore substance abuse in the workplace
Business Management Winnipeg trailer manufacturer lands government contract May 27, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Arne’s Welding, an affiliate of Maxim Truck and Trailer, hit the jackpot when the manufacturer won a contract worth up to $20 million to produce 300 load…
Health & Safety Panel discusses benefits and challenges of 9-axle configurations May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Many in the log hauling industry in B.C. would like to see the province fall in line with other jurisdictions and permit the use of 9-axle…
Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north preview image Equipment Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Every two years those in the logging, mining, trucking, and other resource sectors in Canada’s north gather to showcase the latest and greatest in machinery and…
