Cargo theft becoming a bigger issue in 2015
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – According to CargoNet, cargo theft is on the rise this year. So far, CargoNet has recorded 194 cargo thefts in first-quarter 2015, up 7% compared with first-quarter 2014. CargoNet says this number is expected to rise…
Measured Optimism: Despite challenges those involved with construction and oil and gas fleets like the future of those industries
Temporary foreign workers, pipeline development, and Quebec’s Charbonneau Commission are all topics that have led national newscasts and have formed the basis for countless headlines in newspapers and magazines. But they are also topics of key importance to fleet managers…
A police officer’s view of cargo crime
Constable Trevor Archibald, who works as a detective in the Ottawa Police’s auto theft unit, talks about how cargo crime is perceived and what the trucking industry can do to fight back
Play it safe: Why a commitment to safety is the best way to win
When operating in trucking’s toughest environments, a commitment to safety is the best way to win.
Professional Carriers: Founded for drivers
Starting your own business is something most people approach with caution. But for Richard Boone, with the decision to start his own trucking company back in 2004, caution was thrown to the wind. Boone said his small trucking company that…
Miles to go before I sleep – Part 1
Mark had been driving through Alberta with a load of hot tubs destined for a warehouse in Calgary. The spa tubs were a sure sign that summer was just around the corner and Mark for one looked forward to the…
Fun with ELDs
I got the call today that my new car will be ready for pick-up next week, so by the time you’re reading this, I’ll be driving my new VW Golf Sportwagon. I’ve been waiting months to order this car, available…
Is your driver’s health protected in the US?
When describing the advantages of being a Canadian, many people point to the promise of universal healthcare. Even when serious medical conditions arise, they know that help is available without breaking the bank. But while commercial drivers keep their Canadian…
The underground economy and trucks
In April, Statistics Canada released its latest report on Canada’s underground economy. Typically this is where, with a wink and a nod, the contractor building the deck on your house agrees to take less if you pay cash, or the…
Taking a position on ELDs
Despite Mother Nature’s best attempts to trick us, it is spring, and summer is closer at hand than we realize. And after a long and cold winter, who isn’t excited about that? The PMTC, its members, and the entire private…