Business Management How telematics and big data have revolutionized truck leasing August 5, 2021 Full-service leases are becoming increasingly customizable, as telematics and big data are allowing lessors to better predict operating and repair costs. Pulling data off the trucks and tapping into OEM…
Equipment Winning strategies for a truck show ‘n shine July 26, 2021 A couple of truck show ‘n shine events are scheduled for later this summer, but they are admittedly few and far between these days. In the before time, it seemed…
Business Management How to keep that showroom shine: Driver’s Education July 22, 2021 You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. In life, we are constantly judged by our appearance. In trucking life, appearance is judged at the scales,…
Technology Auto lube systems enhance safety, save cash July 16, 2021 A little grease saves a lot of grief and money. Safety is compromised if parts are not lubricated. Components begin to lose functionality or can have catastrophic failure in some…
Equipment Respect your DPF, and keep it clean July 12, 2021 Diesel particulate filters could be considered the Rodney Dangerfield of truck components. They get no respect — at least, not the respect they arguably deserve. Black smoke that once spewed…
Transportation Finding parking is no easy chore: Driver’s Education June 28, 2021 Have you ever arrived late to a meeting because all the nearby parking lots were full? You drive deeper underground, down the spiral ramps searching for 140 square feet of…
Technology Simulators offer safety, training benefits June 28, 2021 It felt good getting behind the wheel and hearing the roar of the engine, especially after being stuck at a desk for so many months. Rolling down an empty highway…
Equipment Why Canada has some of the most productive trucks in the world June 23, 2021 In the 1960s, U.S. and Canadian rules on weights and dimensions were almost identical. But things didn’t stay that way for long. By the time the 1980s came about,…
Business Management Flatdeck fleets focused on weight, longevity…and IQ? June 21, 2021 Flatdeck haulers have always looked for light weight and longevity when spec’ing trailers. Now you can add IQ to their list of priorities. The trend towards smart trailers has been…
Equipment 5 cargo securement myths June 15, 2021 Not everything you hear on the street regarding cargo securement is totally accurate. Unfortunately, these misperceptions can lead to expensive citations and even being placed out-of-service. Here are 5 myths…
Equipment Beware the pitfalls of cargo securement rules: Driver’s Education June 15, 2021 Cargo securement is a snake pit. As regulations go, few others are as open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. While plenty of tiny paragraphs spell out how many chains or straps…
Transportation The unwritten (but now written) Truck Stop Code: Driver’s Education June 9, 2021 Pirates had them. The Marines, too. Lots of groups of like-minded people have codes, like pilots, police officers, golfers. Among other things, golfers are expected to dress respectably, replace their…
Technology How technology has evolved the safety manager’s role June 8, 2021 Safety systems such as lane departure and following distance warnings seem friendly and helpful when you are a new driver, but can get annoying after a while, says an experienced…
Business Management Canadian AI businesses building a future in trucking May 28, 2021 It’s been almost 25 years since Skynet first became “self-aware”. The fictional computer began making its own decisions at 2:14 am Eastern Time on Aug. 29, 1997, to be precise.
Health & Safety Legal marijuana can still cost truck drivers their job May 25, 2021 While a substantial portion of the population was overjoyed when Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, it’s become a nightmare for truck fleets, drivers and law enforcement. Removing marijuana…
