Truck drivers encounter plunging traffic at Canada-U.S. border
TORONTO, Ont. – Just a couple of weeks ago, Shandex driver Mike Corkery rolled to a stop at the Canada-U.S. border. The Ambassador Bridge linking Ontario and Michigan was packed. “It took three hours to cross,” he recalls. “I ran out of hours. I pretty…
Free meals for truck drivers at three locations in Western Canada
SASKATOON, Sask. – Starting today, Bell International Trucks will show how much they care about drivers by handing out free meals at three locations across Western Canada. With the Covid-19 pandemic making it difficult for drivers to track down food an…
Rising to the challenge
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – For Terry Van Ooyen, a professional driver with Challenger Motor Freight, the biggest concern on the road these days is picking up the Covid-19 virus and bringing it home to his family. But he’s also thankful to still be earning an in…
Association calls on equipment manufacturers for Covid-19 supplies
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) has put out a call for supplies that could be used by medical professionals and others on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. “We know that many members use nitrile or l…
IFTA relief available in Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has received clarity from the provincial Ministry of Finance on who qualifies for recently announced International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) relief measures. “The five-month penalty-free and intere…
Peterson rehires Anderson as VP
GRANDVIEW, Mo — Peterson Manufacturing has appointed Al Anderson vice-president of sales and marketing, the company announced Tuesday. A former corporate director of heavy duty sales at Peterson, he has extensive experience in the transportation,…
Veteran Mississippi driver honored by NCI
33 years on the road
Top Factors Impacting Fleet Electrification in 2020
Many fleets are adopting electric or hybrid vehicles to meet sustainability targets and environmental regulations. From lower battery prices to increased charger availability, here are six electric vehicle trends expected in 2020.
Help Your Fleet Drive Safely in Adverse Weather Conditions
Driving is one of the most dangerous work activities people can do and that danger increases significantly when adverse weather conditions (like heavy snow, heatwaves, fog and so on) occur.
Corrosion Public Enemy Number One to Truck Cabs
How – and why – does in-cab corrosion occur? And what can be done about one of the most costly issues in trucking?