Ron Boyd’s tireless work ethic a perfect fit in Alberta
EDMONTON, Alta. — In Ron Boyd’s world, there’s no such thing as being too busy. For a man who loves his work, being busy is a blessing, and since the age of 17, when Boyd bought his first truck, the…
MELTing things down
EDMONTON, Alta. – A recent report in the Globe and Mail indicated that Alberta has eased its testing standards when it comes to mandatory entry level training (MELT) for some farming and bus driving professions. But as Alberta Motor Transport…
Winter conditions already a reality in Western Canada
RICHMOND, B.C. – Drivers will again be “Shifting into Winter” in B.C. and across Canada in the coming weeks, and for the 11th year, WorkSafeBC wants to remind truckers to be prepared before hitting the road. Trina Pollard, manager of…
Mental health issues impacting trucking industry
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mental health, bullying, harassment, diversity. These are issues the trucking industry have historically tossed to the wayside, but can do so no longer. An employees’ well-being encompasses more than their physical health, and how…
CITT’s Canada Logistics Conference 2019
Celebrating Women in Fleet
We’d like to introduce you to some of the most influential women in the fleet industry. These women are trailblazers in an industry that is often thought of as being male dominated. Here we break those stereotypes down.
43% of Commercial Trucks Now Using Cleaner Diesel Tech
Of the 11 million diesel-powered commercial (Class 3-8) vehicles on the road, new research from the Diesel Technology Forum shows that 43% are now using cleaner burning technology, including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and particulate control.
Trucking Looks for Solutions to California’s Stringent New Independent Contractor Law
You run a trucking business that uses owner-operators in California. What are your options now that the state has passed legislation that may make it impossible to use independent contractors?
Truck Tonnage Index Sees Slight Increase in September
American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index saw a slight gain in September after falling 4% the month before.
Q&A: NACFE’s Rick Mihelic Talks About the Size, Weight and Cost of Batteries
Rick Mihelic, director of future technology studies for the North American Council of Freight Efficiency (NACFE), talks with Equipment Editor Jim Park on the economics of truck batteries.