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2016 Existence Is Not A Scripted Drama

May 15, 2018Podcastcar, drama, flying, flying cars, self driving, Technology, technophileTomWiles

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2016 Existence Is Not A Scripted Drama

What to consider when transitioning to ELDs
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – With the Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate coming down the pike, Greg Munden of Munden Ventures said there are several reasons carriers need to get on board immediately with the new technology. Munden said ELDs…
Impairment comes in many forms
B.C. Forest Safety Council conference explores various forms of impairment in the workplace
Do no harm
With some of the poor driving skills I’ve been exposed to at the hands of my fellow truckers on Hwys. 401 and 400 over the past year, I thought I would see if there was a code of ethics posted…
Coping with seasonal allergies
Although we have had a fairly cool and wet spring in many parts of Canada, it is fair to say that summer will eventually arrive. With that being said, allergy season will also soon arrive. Hay fever, also known as…
Weighty issues
We all know that an active lifestyle really benefits our overall health. Unfortunately, trucking limits your ability to engage in regular physical activity. As a result, occasional weight fluctuations may cause you to temporarily let out your belt a few…
Ontario transportation, warehousing injuries on the rise
TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario workplaces are safer in general, but the province’s transportation and warehousing sector appears to be losing ground, new figures from the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) suggest. The WSIB’s annual Health and Safety Index…
TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up
GUELPH, Ont. – Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa Arseneau, head of the TTSAO’s insurance group, when providing an update at…
Conditions for shippers continue to improve
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in March, reflecting a continued easing of truckload and intermodal rates, according to FTR. The industry forecaster says the outlook is for improved conditions for shippers throughout 2019. “Shippers are benefiting from…
Protect yourself from cargo theft this Memorial Day weekend
JERSEY CITY, N.J. —With Memorial Day around the corner, CargoNet warns truck drivers to keep their freight protected. Holiday periods are known for increased risk of cargo theft because cargo thieves look to exploit an abundance of unattended trucks and…
Linamar to host upcoming TTSAO Carrier Group, general meetings
HAMILTON, Ont. — Time is winding down to register for the upcoming TTSAO Carrier Group and general meetings that are set to take place on May 23, 2019 at Linamar Corporation in Guelph. The meeting is free of charge to…
Lethbridge truck show aims to inform public of shortages facing industry
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The fifth annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo will focus on educating the general public about the shortages the industry currently faces, and is expected to continue facing in the coming years. The event, which will be held…
What your software won’t tell you
This year more than 91% of all T1 income tax returns were filed electronically, either by professional tax-preparers or by individuals using tax-prep software. That’s up from 78% five years ago. While few people relish the idea of preparing tax…
Is Ontario really open for business?
The issues involving spring weight restrictions have not been addressed and need to be brought to the forefront once again. These laws have been around in most Canadian provinces since 1949. They vary by jurisdiction, but for the most part…
Labor market information
Why it matters
BigRoad offers pay-as-you-drive ELD
BigRoad says it has brought to market the first pay-as-you-drive electronic logging device (ELD), designed for drivers who only require an ELD on an occasional basis. Subscriptions come with no contract or cancellation fees, and come with complementary DashLink hardware,…
Carrier Transicold updates app
Carrier Transicold has updated its dealer locator app, adding new features and expanding its service network. The app, now dubbed Carrier Transicold Dealers, is used by customers to find dealers and product information. More than 300 dealers are included throughout…
OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy. The FA insures commercial fleets that are unable to get…
Truck tonnage pops in April
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage spiked 7.4% in April, and was up 7.7% year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “The surge in truck tonnage in April is obviously good for trucking, but it is important to…
Momentum unveils high-capacity CNG tailgate system
Refuse fleets can now tap into a 120 DGE (diesel gallon equivalent) tailgate system that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The system is the latest offering from Momentum Fuel Technologies, which has also expanded its product line to include…
Trucking welcomes trade deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An end to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. was welcomed by the trucking industry late last week. “Trucking and trade are synonymous, and this decision by President Trump is a huge step…

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