Since tires are one of the highest operating costs for a fleet and vital to their operation, they should be treated as assets, not expendable commodities. They need to be… read more →
Big vehicles bring big risk. Property damage is an ongoing hazard on and off the road, and a single serious incident can lead to an insurance claim that impacts your… read more →
Is your training program a priority? Running a fleet comes with plenty of costs, and certain items on your ledger can seem like unnecessary luxuries. Anything that doesn’t go directly… read more →
The trucking industry runs on fuel, but it rests on data. Mileage, diesel, delivery times, hours – everything is tracked. It’s time to come to terms with how data is… read more →
You’re a good driver, so why should you care about distracted driving? The reality is that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to leave handheld devices out of view, whether you’re sitting… read more →
In our previous article, we outlined some of the most important trends in Canadian cargo theft to monitor today. Here, Garry Robertson, Manager of the Northbridge Claims Special Investigations Unit… read more →
Cargo theft in Canada is a continuing threat, but carriers who stay in the know can gain an advantage over highway bandits. Last year, we reported on some of the… read more →
You’re a safe driver, but you can’t control road conditions or how other vehicles behave out there. Each carrier is responsible for keeping their vehicles in good shape and their… read more →
Retreaded tires are nothing new, yet the topic can still divide fleet managers. While some have fully supported the innovation, others are hesitant to try retreads: can they really stand… read more →
In the second quarter of 2017, $17.2 million in cargo was stolen in Canada and the US. While this number is lower than the 2016 figure ($35.1 million), it’s still… read more →
