Duplicating US GHG reg won’t work
Last year saw the coming into force of the first ever fuel economy/GHG reduction standards for heavy trucks in North America. The Canadian rules, introduced by Environment Canada, mirrored those developed and introduced in the United States by the Environmental…
Thoughts on first year as an O/O
My first year as an owner/operator in Canada has passed under the bumper. It’s been a good year, I’m pleased to say, not always going according to plan but without any major problems so far. Prior to signing on with…
Slick decisions
The PC-11 engine oil category will bring fleets fuel savings – and possibly some added complexity
Managing high blood pressure
Driving down the road, you can monitor the pressure systems in your rig by reading the gauges on the dash. During a physical, you can monitor the pressure in your circulatory system by reading the gauge on the blood pressure…
We need training, not speed limiters
There are many very good reasons to limit truck speeds to 65 miles per hour. In fact, there are many very good reasons to limit all vehicle speeds to 65 mph. This is the position of the American Trucking Associations…
The power of purple
A truck is painted purple to raise awareness for an often-overlooked form of cancer
Port congestion talks go beyond Hampton Roads
For the third time in nearly seven months, maritime stakeholders gathered in Norfolk for a brainstorming session focused on the issue of port congestion. The event on Thursday at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott – called “Curbing Congestion: How Do We Ge…
PMTC conference to feature seminar on how to earn $10,000 tax credit
OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) plans to help fleets attending its annual conference learn how to take advantage of the $10,000 tax credit for apprentice drivers. The seminar will be delivered by Kim Richardson…
Put safety before truck profits, advocates urge Congress
Families who have had loved ones killed in large truck crashes Wednesday joined law enforcement, labor and safety groups to urge Congress to put public safety before corporate profits. Despite alarming increases in truck crash deaths and injuries since…
Don’t get caught underinflated
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Tom Brady may not be the only one with underinflation problems – you could too if you don’t have the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by P.S.I. installed on your trailer tires. That was the message…