Team Saskatchewan set after provincial driving championships
REGINA, Sask. — As though the Saskatchewan Professional Truck Driving Championships aren’t challenging enough, sporadic rain made things even trickier for contestants in the June 8 competition.
Truckers driving distracted common on Ontario roadways
ELLIOT LAKE, BLIND RIVER, THESSSALON, ON The Ontario Provincial Police is partnering with the Ministry of Transportation , Ministry of the Environment and police services throughout the province to crack down on aggressive commercial truck drivers and …
Bergstrom NITE no-idle system compatible with solar power
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Bergstrom has entered into a partnership with eNow, which will enable it to use solar power to run its NITE no-idle systems.
B.C. Driver of the Year recognized for professionalism, community involvement
KELOWNA, B.C. — Robert Kelly, this year’s B.C. Professional Driver of the Year, has made his mark on the trucking industry, but it pales in comparison to the indelible influence he and his family have had on the lives of children in…
Central Ontario truckers compete for top spot at driving champs
KITCHENER, Ont. — The top truck drivers in Central Ontario were at Conestoga College to vie for the title of Grand Champion at the Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships June 8. Drivers competed in four categories –…
For the health of it
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. Siphiwe Baleka was a world-class athlete before deciding to embark on a career as a professional driver with Prime Inc. “I’d never been overweight,” he recalled, when speaking at a recent Driving for Profit seminar on health and welln…
For the health of it
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Siphiwe Baleka was a world-class athlete before deciding to embark on a career as a professional driver with Prime Inc.
Fontaine Heavy-Haul names new director of R&D
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. — Trailer manufacturer Fontaine Heavy-Haul has named Neil Robertson as director of research and development.
‘Ice Road Truckers’: Lisa Kelly is back and ready to ‘have some fun
After a season off the reality show “Ice Road Truckers,” Wasilla, Alaska, resident Lisa Kelly is back in the driver’s seat Sunday nights on History “I took a break,” she tells Zap2it .
Trash pickup program a pathway out of homelessness
Duane Miller picks up trash in Bakersfield Friday with an entire crew from the Bakersfield Homeless Center.