Business Management Video will reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly of driver performance September 16, 2022 A fleet that decides to roll out an in-cab video program should be prepared to see the good, the bad, and the ugly as it analyzes footage captured by the…
Equipment Balancing and alignments deliver smooth rides, longer tire life, and more September 7, 2022 One of the secrets to maximizing tire life involves keeping round objects on the straight and narrow. Unless everything is properly balanced and aligned, the resulting wobbles, twists and drags…
Equipment Cummins X15N engine could expand natural gas interest September 1, 2022 Hopes were high here, back in 2006, that a then-new 15-liter engine powered by liquefied natural gas would become a viable alternative to diesel for Canadian operators. Those hopes were…
Equipment How to complete truck electrical repairs August 22, 2022 Electrics is one aspect of truck repair where a little bit of knowledge can be more harmful than helpful. Electrical troubles don’t always present in a way that intuitively leads…
Business Management Understand compromise when spec’ing fuel-efficient tires August 9, 2022 Surging diesel prices have fleets seeking every opportunity to shave fuel consumption, and tires are an obvious place to look for improvements. Tire rolling resistance accounts for 33-35% of every…
Business Management Unlocking the full potential of telematics for fleet maintenance July 29, 2022 Many in the trucking industry automatically associate telematics with GPS tracking, Hours of Service compliance, and little more. However, as fleets begin to explore what else telematics systems can do,…
Equipment Troubleshooting complex truck electrical systems requires a surgical approach July 18, 2022 Luckily for driver Bob, he wasn’t following a convoy of bikers down the highway when his horn started blowing and kept on blowing. While driver Jane might have looked a…
Business Management Focus post-collision investigations on ‘why’ rather than ‘what happened’ July 11, 2022 It seems odd to hear Grant Aune say fleets can’t rely on police reports. The owner of Advantage Fleet Services spent 24 years as an RCMP officer, specializing as a…
Business Management Fleets filling seats with flexible work for truck drivers July 4, 2022 A bird in the hand is said to be worth two in the bush, but two birds in a bush might be even more valuable if you can get them…
Transportation Cleaning a bit at a time helps the cab shine June 15, 2022 Japanese organization expert Marie Kondo has said that the objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment. Many truck drivers spend more…
Equipment Versatility, efficiency key when choosing aggregate trailers June 6, 2022 During the Covid-19 pandemic, the trucking industry enjoyed a rare moment in the sun, lauded for keeping the economy moving and supplying vital goods such as food and medicine. But…
Equipment The A-Z story of truck safety May 27, 2022 Evolving safety systems and programs ensure that tractor-trailers are safer than ever. But what do you know about the underlying technology and history? Here’s the A-Z story of truck safety,…
Health & Safety Latest ELD enforcement delay brings frustration, relief May 6, 2022 It’s just weeks to June 2022, the month the Canadian trucking industry was told to expect full enforcement of a long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that’s been on the…
Equipment Ontario programs see early wins in towing battle April 26, 2022 Just months since being established, a pair of programs designed to clean up Ontario’s towing sector appear to be realizing some early gains. Across the province, towing companies that respond…
Equipment Managing the lubricants that flow through a shop April 11, 2022 Truck maintenance facilities are home to many fluids and lubricants, each presenting an opportunity for a costly mix-up. Putting the wrong oil into an engine, used coolant into a reservoir,…
