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.
On a steep Colorado downgrade in 2019, a truck driver named Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos crashed into stopped traffic, killing four people in the fiery aftermath. The driver reportedly lost the ability to stop his trucks due to brake failure,...
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) announced today regulations which mandate third-party certified electronic logging devices (ELD) for all carriers operating in Ontario by June 12, 2022. MTO’s release indicates applying ELDs for all drivers and carriers who are required...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Detroit Field Office is inviting carriers to its annual Carrier Meeting on July 13. This year’s meeting will be held virtually, via Webex, and will provide the trade community an opportunity to attend formal presentations...
In addition to spotting the signs of the disease, you should also know what to do to prevent it. For example, to prevent catching (or spreading) respiratory illnesses like influenza or corona viruses, health officials recommend people take the following...
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has extended the validity period of Driver, Vehicle and Carrier products until September 30, 2020. To assist in raising awareness of this extension a letter for truck drivers travelling outside provincial jurisdictions has been...
Yesterday President Biden boldly announced that The United States would no longer import Russian oil. It was one more wooden nail into Putin's evil heart. But we are all paying for Putin's madness at the pump. Although the U.S. receives...
As steadfast truck drivers roll across the country delivering essential supplies to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, how they’re treated by some shippers and their accessibility to washrooms, food services and rest areas has grabbed the attention of the...
Parking in the winter, especially during inclement weather is far different that parking in the summer for a number of reason. One of the biggest parking dangers during the winter is, believe it or not… heat. “How can heat be a problem in the winter?” you ask? Well, as you drive, your tires heat up, even during the coldest weather. When you park, they will cool down. If you park in fresh snow, or even packed snow, as the tires cool, they will melt the snow under them, and your truck can “sink” a few centimetres into the snow.
The Rush to Electric Vehicles: The Change We Cannot Stop
The ICCT (International Council on Clean Transport) issued a report from Berlin, Germany, in February of this year stating, "From the extraction of raw materials to its operational phase, battery...
A crucial section of Canada's primary highway, Highway 401, near Toronto, has been closed. The closure is a result of a tragic incident involving a tanker truck that crashed and exploded into a fireball, resulting in the loss of...
