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Don Taylor has been a professional driver since March 1985.  In 1994 he made the jump to driving tractor trailers, and has accumulated over 3.5 million miles, including over 4 years of driving turnpike doubles in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.  He is currently hauling flat decks across North America.
There was a time not that long ago when truck drivers were respected as  “Hero’s of the Highway”. Books were written, movies were produced and we were treated with respect by the motoring public. The average driver knew that...
As winter inevitably gives way to spring, we edge closer to tourist season. You have likely already seen a few recreational vehicles on your travels, and if you have been in the industry for any length of time, you...
Sign, signs, everywhere there’s signs…. We really have to pay attention to road signs. They convey a lot of vital information, direct us where we want to go, alert us to dangers and warn us of places we do...
Do you know what your CSA score is?  How about your carrier, do you know what their CSA score is?  Do you even know WHAT a CSA score is, and what it’s used for?  Probably not, but it is...
Construction Workers Working, Vancouver City, Canada, Tree, Building Exterior View

Road closed

As we slowly transition from winter to spring, the precipitation will become a winter mix of rain, snow and ice, which can make for very treacherous driving conditions, and can leave some of the mountain passes, well, impassable, leading...
Trucker feeling sleepy and tired after long ride. Overworked people at job.

Fatigued driving

We have all experienced it. Fatigued while driving, or as it’s often referred to, “Snooze Control”. Driving while tired is very dangerous, to say the least. Knowing what to watch for, and what can be done to reduce the...
For reasons unknown, each state and province have determined their own weight and wheelbase dimensions. In a perfect world, these requirements would be universal across North America, but unfortunately, they aren’t, so we need to be vigilant regarding axle...
Traffic signs during repair work. Road repairs on city street.

Snow plows

On a personal note, the plow driver that was killed was a former coworker of mine 30 years ago. Lately, the news has been reporting an unusually high number of collisions involving snow plows, including one that resulted in the...
For those new to winter driving, I’d like to offer a few pointers to help you make it through the most challenging driving conditions you’ll ever encounter. First and foremost, see and be seen.  Make certain your full lighting system...
With Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en in our rear view mirrors, it’s now time to turn our attention to the annual winter driving season.  For this article, I’ll share a few tips and suggestions aimed mostly at those drivers yet to...