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.
Don Taylor
This blog has been split into 2 parts, as the big cities along the I-95 corridor are in a different class than those east of I-95
Navigating around and through big cities is a challenge we all must face, especially...
Any time you’re operating in what’s called the “Eastern Seaboard”, basically anything within 100 miles west of I-95, you really do need your head on a swivel. If you’re just passing through, say going from Florida, Georgia or the...
As summer slowly fades to a pleasant memory and Mother Nature pulls out her autumn colours, we find ourselves into another animal rutting season. From mid September until the snow flies, all the big wildlife animals will be looking...
It happens to all of us at least once or twice. You wake up feeling like the floor in the back seat of a taxi on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, calling in sick is seldom an option, unless you’re...
If you’re like most long haul drivers, spending upwards of 5 to 6 weeks on the road at a time, be sure to keep all your paperwork organized and up to date. There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING...
It’s getting to be that time of year again…. Tire chain season is almost here. BC requires you to carry enough chains to cover 6 tires at minimum. This means either 2 triples and 2 singles, or 6 singles...
For this blog, we’re headed out to left field, as it has nothing whatsoever to do with driving, but it is critical in maintaining a healthy and happy home life. While you are on the road for two or three...
In the past few years, road rage incidents have risen sharply. Scientists and behavioral specialists have been studying the root causes for more than 20 years with no clear-cut explanation. Whatever the root cause is, person A’s reactions to...
There are 2 YouTube videos attached. The first one does show a fatal wreck, but no blood and gore. The second is an absolute must watch for any inexperienced driver to learn how to properly descend a hill. The...
When loading freight, especially on an open deck trailer, be sure to check how the freight is being loaded as to how you’re going to secure the freight, especially on the front or back of the trailer. This is...