Human Resources TYT truck drivers challenge stereotypes March 5, 2021 Drummondville, Quebec-based Groupe TYT is quick to shine the spotlight on the female truck drivers within its ranks. “With us, everyone contributes to the success of our team,” it noted…
Human Resources ‘Driverette’ found her dream job in a dream rig March 5, 2021 When Eva Knelsen delivered to London, Ont.-based West Coast Transportation, she was asked to back into a notoriously tight dock. Kevin English, the owner’s brother, watched with some apprehension as…
Human Resources How fleets are successfully recruiting women March 5, 2021 The secret to attracting more women to your trucking company is that there is no secret. “It’s not magic,” says Jane Jazrawy, CEO of online training firm CarriersEdge, of what…
Equipment How to position axles to stay legal: Driver’s Education March 5, 2021 Cargo weight must be distributed evenly across all your axles. And sometimes you have to slide your axles or 5th wheel to redistribute the weight in the trailer. Here’s a…
Business Management Controlling driver turnover begins with the hiring process March 5, 2021 A trucking company can generally trace its success or struggles with driver retention right back to the hiring process. “Right off the hop, I look at their work history,” Mike…
Equipment Understand your rear underride guard violations March 3, 2021 Underride guards face more than a fair share of abuse. Bashed against bollards, and pulled against dock locks, it’s not difficult to find the metal barriers bent out of shape.
Equipment Understand your truck lighting violations February 26, 2021 Truck lighting violations can seem puzzling. A problem bulb allowed at one roadside inspection station might place a vehicle out-of-service further down the highway. Kerri Wirachowsky – the Commercial Vehicle…
Equipment Answers to 4 baffling truck brake violations February 25, 2021 Brake-related problems continue to dominate violations during roadside inspection blitzes. They accounted for 32% of the vehicle violations recorded during the most recent Roadcheck inspection blitz alone. Some of the…
Equipment Biodiesel targets fuel debate in trucking industry February 18, 2021 The race to slash greenhouse gas emissions is on, and it’s extending beyond the promise of future battery-electric trucks or hydrogen fuel cells. Look no further than the fuel in…
Transportation Transource Freightways’ journey from a single truck to full-service regional carrier February 8, 2021 With the internal drive to build something from nothing, Kal Kajla was determined to make a better life for him and his family. Starting in 2005 with a single truck…
Equipment Mountain Driving: The art and science of mountaineering February 4, 2021 This story stems from a horrific truck crash that occurred on Interstate 70 near Denver, Colo. in late April 2019. An apparently out-of-control truck careened down an 8-km stretch of…
Business Management Triage programs, organized tasks keep trucks rolling through the bays February 3, 2021 Time is money in every shop, and that means taking every possible step to enhance efficiencies. Understanding the repairs to be completed, and even having the right tools on hand,…
Human Resources Long-time B.C. truck driver gets final ride of a lifetime February 2, 2021 It had been around 20 years since Armand Flamand hung up his keys, but it took until 2020 for the long-time truck driver to face his ultimate challenge. Flamand turned…
Equipment Are standards for trailer underride guards strong enough? January 19, 2021 Canadian regulators didn’t invent trailer underride guards, but they undoubtedly raised the bar. Rules on this side of the border require the protective barriers to absorb about four times more…
Business Management Don’t get stuck in your spec’ January 15, 2021 Spec’ing the right powertrain for your fleet’s application often equates to a tug-of-war between various priorities. Do you spec’ for efficiency, but sacrifice performance and risk aggravating drivers? Or do…
