An alternative look at diesel power by Lou Smyrlis The diesel engine is one of the most efficient energy converters we have available to us today, delivering an overall efficiency of about 35%. Compare that to energy sources such…
Competing with the “undead” by James Menzies Yesterday morning another informative Driving for Profit seminar was hosted by NAL Insurance and KRTS Transportation Specialists. As always, it was well worth attending. These events provide practical, real-world advice…
Emergency 101 by Julia Kuzeljevich May 3-9, 2009 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. This subject is dear to my heart, given that my nickname among family members is Chicken Licken (“The Sky is…
Swine flu: Media hype or a real concern? by James Menzies A few years ago it was the bird flu. Now it’s the swine flu. Why can’t these damned animals keep their flues to themselves? As far as the avian…
“Special periods” vs. “Economic downturn”: a world of euphemisms makes food for thought by Julia Kuzeljevich I don’t remember when or where I first heard of Yoani Sanchez. But in the past several months I’ve become transfixed in front of my computer screen, waiting to…
long trains a’ coming; is the 401 ready for this? by Harry Rudolfs A lot of back-slapping must have accompanied the announcement that Ontario is finally ready to start its pilot LCV project this summer. Trucking firms like Robert, Goyette and Bison have…
Embracing the frugal lifestyle? Shadow a senior by Julia Kuzeljevich Greetings to Truck News blog readers! I haven’t been an active contributor for awhile, but am returning ‘somewhat’ from working the part-time fringes to add some commentary…
The search is on for the 2009 Owner/Operator of the Year by James Menzies It’s that time of year again, time to give some recognition to the best owner/operator you know. For the 16th year in a row, Truck News and Truck West will…
Industry original, Mike Lobraico, will be missed by Harry Rudolfs We sadly note the passing of Michael Augustine Lobraico at the age of 90 on April 4th. A stalwart in the industry, he had a long association with trucking in…
Seeing straight at the border by Lou Smyrlis Every year at this time I get to speak to the people in charge of some of the best transportation and logistics service suppliers in Canada. It’s part of our…
dead cat bouncing by Harry Rudolfs Just got back from New France, Hochelaga as they used to call it, before they put a cross on the big hill and renamed it Mount Royal. Hardly a mountain…
Effective networking – a critical business skill for good times and bad by Dan Goodwill The current freight recession is taking its toll as many high quality logistics professionals are losing their jobs. It is rare when a week goes by and I do not…
Due to recent budget cuts…the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off by Lou Smyrlis After reading my most recent blog on the state of our economy, an industry supplier friend joked that would be a fitting way to describe my rather pessimistic outlook. Others…
Where there’s solidarity, there’s hope by James Menzies Our recent coverage of the discriminatory road test requirement for all senior A/Z licence holders in Ontario has created quite the stir. My phone’s been ringing off the hook from…
and now for some good news by Harry Rudolfs I wrote the following a few years ago in a story called Go West, Older Driver: “And what happens if oil prices drop to $30-40 per barrel? It seems unthinkable…
