OTA to honour memories of two of the industry’s rising stars
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA’s) Big Wheels Car and Bike Rally has taken on a new meaning this year, with the passing of two of the industry’s rising stars.
Trucker in Bay Bridge crash charged with negligent driving
Distracted driving on the part of a truck driver caused a July crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that sent a car falling 27 feet into the water, according to a Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigation released Thursday.
Do you know how to effectively gather and interpret incident information?
KITCHENER, Ont. — Gathering and correctly interpreting information and evidence are foundational to an effective safety management system.
Trucker identified in fatal crash after police chase with robbery suspect
In response to the first question at his first news conference of the 2013 football season, Bowling Green coach Dave Clawson mentioned “the Watts kid and the Douglas kid.”
Trucker identified in fatal crash after police chase with robbery suspect
Programs have been placed on “warning” status in the 2013-14 year, which means future violations could come with more severe OSSAA penalties.
SmartTruck launches Road Team program for owner/operator customers
DALLAS, Texas — SmartTruck has launched a Road Team for aerodynamics-minded owner/operators who use the company’s UnderTray systems.
Canadian automotive shipments decline: DesRosiers Automotive Consultants
TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian automotive shipments plunged in the first half of 2013, according to an analysis by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
No ‘magic bullet’ solution to global energy challenge: Shell
HAMBURG, Germany — By 2050, there will be two billion vehicles in the world – 1.2 billion more than today – doubling energy demand from 2000 levels, and most of them will still be powered by conventional liquid fuels. Meanwhile, every single…
City’s drivers, bikers both need to ease up
Repercussions continue after the tragic bike accident that killed a 24-year-old woman on a busy South of Market street on Aug. 15. This week, the San Francisco Police Department issued an apology for an incident with a Southern Station sergeant after t…
Shell hints improvements may be in store with new PC-11 engine oil category
HAMBURG, Germany — As work continues towards the development of a new heavy-duty engine oil category, presently known as PC-11, early indications are that fuel savings could be in store for fleets.