Transport Canada launches Client Identification Database for dangerous goods

The federal government has launched new registration requirements and a Client Identification Database to reduce risks associated with dangerous goods. These new requirements will give Transport…

Mental health a growing focus in trucking’s health and wellness programs

Employee health and wellness programs have been on the trucking industry’s radar for some time. However, fleets are focusing evermore resources on mental health, in part to address challenges that…

Caution, awareness keep trucks rolling safely in the dark

It’s time to embrace driving in darkness as clocks are reversing an hour this weekend across most parts of the country. The trucking industry does not have days off and…

Hidden mental health challenges come at a cost for trucking employers: Panel

Truck drivers face plenty of stressors, and not all of them are linked directly to the job – even if they lead to challenges at work. Many mental health challenges…

Save the sliding for the toboggan hill

Tobogganing down a snowy hill and crashing at the bottom is a lot of fun for kids. It’s definitely no accident. Doing the same as an adult with a semi,…

Nauto integrates telematics into its safety and operations platform

Nauto, the U.S.-based company providing AI-powered safety tools for commercial vehicles, introduced telematics into its platform, offering visibility into vehicle tracking, utilization, misuse and maintenance planning. …

Ontario’s WSIB extends double rebates for small businesses

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has extended double rebates through the end of 2024 for small business to help with health and safety, according to a news release.

Trucks 4 Change recognizes partners, announces new award with Trucking HR Canada

Members of the Trucks for Change (T4C) network held their first in-person annual luncheon since the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday. But while the pandemic put a temporary halt to the…

TCA accepting nominations for Fleet Safety Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now accepting applications for its Fleet Safety Awards program. Winners are selected based on their accident ratio, with division winners subjected to an audit…

Orbcomm releases ‘smart’ two-way dashcam

Orbcomm is now offering service fleets the option of smart road- and driver-facing high-definition dashcams that feature night vision. The FM 6510 is well suited for fleets involved in home…

Transparency, data are keys to driver buy-in for safety programs

Truck drivers are more likely to buy into safety discussions that are clearly communicated and transparent — leading to the all-important return on related investments, speakers stressed during a Truckload…

Truck driver eating habits can be linked to mental health

Talk about truck driver health often focuses on unhealthy eating habits and bodyweight. But the root of these problems might lie deeper than extended time in a driver’s seat. Sometimes,…

J. J. Keller offers video review service

J. J. Keller and Associates has unveiled its J. J. Keller Video Review Service that offers motor carriers a team of experts to review their dash…

Technology can streamline driver performance coaching: Veriha president

Fleets can bolster risk management programs by regularly coaching truck drivers, but it may not seem like there are enough hours in a day. A safety manager would need to…

LockNClimb rolls out truck centre service set

LockNClimb has launched an ergonomic truck centre service set with a 43-inch-tall (109-cm) platform that can service most areas of Class 8 and box trucks.