The Trucking Network is a Canadian “English and Punjabi” bilingual publication, founded in 2012. Dedicated to the hard working professional drivers and their families across North America.
Pop quiz: Which is more dangerous, driving 10 km/h under the speed limit, or 10 km/h over the speed limit? Believe it or not, going slower than the speed limit on a 2-lane highway is far more dangerous. At...
Sleep Driving
How Driving Drowsy can be prevented.
In a CDC survey, an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers 18+ reported having fallen asleep while driving in the previous 30 days. The survey reports that adult drivers who snore or usually...
Taking a load off
Don’t sit by the dock at the bay.
The Canadian trucking industry is not solely focused on the safety of driving trucks. Loading docks play a crucial role in the trucking fulfillment process, but they are often...
Today, we celebrate the patriarchs of the family: it's Father's Day, and what a perfect day to pause and reflect on our fathers and express our appreciation to them. In these challenging times, families can often be complex. Many fathers...
Near the end of the 20th century, the term "Brain Drain" was applied to the number of doctors, scientists and career professionals that left Canada for "greener pastures" in other countries. Now Canada seems to be suffering "The Truck...
Yesterday the nation heard the shocking news from Carberry Manitoba that at least 15 seniors on their way to a fun day at a casino had tragically died in a crash between a semi trailer and a bus carrying...
By now, I'm sure we have all heard about the tragic incident involving a truck and a bus near Carberry, MB. Reports indicate 15 fatalities and 10 serious injuries, with both drivers surviving. While it may seem evident which...
It's happened to all of us. Something breaks down, and you find yourself stranded on the shoulder of the road, waiting for a service truck. First things first, activate your emergency flashers and put on your safety vest before...
Pollution from Forest Fires Affects Truck Performance
Forest fires add particulate matter to the air and impact the health of individuals. The
accompanying air pollution can impede vehicle performance, especially if air filters are
not checked regularly for blockage. With predictions for a...
Marijuana Concerns: Is The Trucking Industry Going to Pot?
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has issued a report studying the impacts of marijuana legalization on the trucking industry. There are concerns that current drug testing, along with the spreading...
