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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.
Hauling perishable loads is a bit of an art form, and requires strict attention to details, least an error or misunderstanding lead to a claim for a spoiled load. If the load is one product, then it’s fairly straight...
The news lately has been full of stories regarding trucks losing tires and wheels. About 95% of these issues can be traced to 2 causes, both of which are easily detected by even a cursory pretrip inspection. The first and...
Fuel island safety is more than just fueling safely, it’s also about protecting yourself, the company’s reputation, as well as the environment. When you pull up to the pumps, take any garbage you have with you, and dispose of...
Fueling is one chore we are regularly required to perform, but it’s also one that we seldom, if ever really think much about. Open the tank, activate the pump, put the nozzle in the tank and squeeze. When the...
It should go without saying that you need to have a clear view of everything while driving. Unfortunately, too many drivers have reduced the usable area of the windshield and side windows with curtains, stickers, phone and GPS mounts,...
ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਲੰਘ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੀਆਂ ਬਹੁਤੀਆਂ ਉੱਤਰੀ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀਜ਼ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਏ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਸੱਭ ਲਈ ਓਟੀਏ ਦੇ ਥੌਮਸਨ ਟਰਮੀਨਲ ਦੇ ਮੈਂਬਰ, ਰੌਇਲ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਮਾਊਂਟਿਡ ਪੁਲਿਸ (ਆਰਸੀਐਮਪੀ) ਤੇ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਟੌਏ ਐਸੋਸਿਏਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ...
One item in air ride trailers that causes a lot of issues during the winter is the levelling valve. This valve keeps the trailer height at the proper level by adjusting the air pressure in the suspension. As the...
Dressing appropriately when at a customer’s facility can mean the difference between a new contract for freight services, or the termination of freight services. For the most part, when you arrive at the customer, you are the face of your...
Work safety protection equipment. Industrial protective gear on wooden table, red color background. Construction site health and safety concept

PPE

In our industry, personal safety is always a concern. The use of proper PPE is vitally important to help prevent injury or death. The PPE required can vary greatly depending on the type of driving you are doing. If...
There are 2 major brands of fifth wheels used in the industry today. Both accomplish exactly the same function, but the methods are not exactly the same, and the care of each is also quite different.  A visual check of...