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.
The Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA), the newly formed body by trucking companies has demanded decision making powers from the government in addition to discontinuation of the Driver Inc. Scheme. Recently, a meeting of almost 1000 people from 200 carriers...
Were you one of many who made a New Year's resolution? If so you are not alone. The arrival of the New Year allows us to start afresh and put events of the past behind us in the rearview...
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...
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...
There’s an old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Nowhere is this statement more true than in trucking. Work gloves that cost $10.00 for 3 pairs are great for gardening, or other yard work, but in trucking, you’ll...
We all know how important it is to perform a proper pre trip inspection, but it’s equally important to do a post trip inspection, especially when you’re dropping the trailer. This way you can identify and report any minor...
Simply put, passing traffic in a 2-lane road should be avoided at all costs. Very few voluntary choices we make carry the potential for disaster as overtaking slower vehicles on a 2-lane highway. Highway 11 through northern Ontario is...
Wind is one driving condition we seldom think about, yet it can be extremely challenging, especially when it comes with other weather conditions. On it’s own, wind can also make driving very hazardous. In the mountains, winds can whip...
A good night’s sleep is very important in our industry. I can’t count the number of drivers I’ve encountered who look like the walking dead from lack of good sleep, so plan your daily sleep period. Everyone’s sleep requirements are different, so pay attention to your own.
