While news outlets worldwide have been discussing the possibility of autonomous cars for some time now, the very first semi-autonomous truck quietly beat them to the finish line. Many thought… read more →
Women in trucking: an interview with Helen Thorpe
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Women in trucking has been an increasingly popular topic in the transportation and logistics industry over the past few years. During our recent Full Circle Appreciation Day event, we invited… read more →
Women with Drive empowers women truck drivers in Canada
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In today’s world, women account for 47% of the working population in Canada. When it comes to Canada’s trucking industry, however, there’s a noticeable shortage of women truck drivers: only… read more →
Tips for managing distracted driving
2 minute read
Driving requires our full attention, but distracted driving has become and continues to be a major factor in serious traffic accidents. Many drivers aren’t fully engaged on the road putting… read more →
Top 4 challenges facing tire dealers
2 minute read
The top challenges facing tire dealers aren’t new. Recruitment, regulations and margins are all challenges of the past, present and future. If you’re a tire dealer, being informed about these issues… read more →
Cargo Theft Trends in Canada – Part 2 of 2
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In our previous article we looked at some of the top trends in cargo theft and how they impact the economy. The lack of centralized reporting on cargo theft means… read more →
Cargo Theft Trends in Canada – Part 1 of 2
2 minute read
Cargo theft in Canada is a serious issue that costs the economy approximately $5 billion a year according to research from the Canadian Trucking Alliance. While these substantial losses directly… read more →
5 Ways truckers can stay healthy
3 minute read
Life on the road for truckers can become sedentary with minimal time for exercise and multiple opportunities to make poor fast food meal choices. The constant commute can take a… read more →
Top 3 issues facing the trucking industry in 2016
3 minute read
Recently, David Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Ontario Trucking Association, spoke at the PeopleNet Canada Transportation Symposium in Toronto, and shared some of the biggest… read more →
12 Days of Christmas Road Safety
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’Tis the season for holiday shopping and festive celebrations. While you’re driving around town crossing things off your holiday checklist, it’s important to keep road safety top of mind. Here… read more →
