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Andrea Morley Nutritionist & Health Coach Healthy Trucker With winter in full force, we naturally look to warm, comforting meals to satisfy us, but they often come with a cost: high amount of calories, (saturated) fat, salt, and simple carbs. Whether you’re...
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A study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Transportation Research Institute of the American Trucking Associations found that almost one-third (28 percent) of commercial truck drivers...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance delivered a slick sight and sound toolbox to help industry, governments and also harm anticipation partners in advancing truck driver safety at work environments and delivery offices. The media toolbox highlights "whiteboard" movement recordings and computerized infographics...
Following an open objection from different Manitoba drivers, and in addition the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), the commonplace government has chosen not to close the Pine Grove Rest Area. Reacting to Truck West May 29, the Manitoba government said it...
One of the biggest expenses we deal with on the road is eating, but fortunately it’s also the easiest expense to control. Almost all trucks these days have APUs which provide for 120 AC power to run microwaves, toaster...
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...
Many commercial vehicles have chains for different purposes. They may be tire chains hung on the unit year-round, cargo securement chains, and/or safety chains used for trailers. At all times, these chains need to be properly secured. A part of...
A truck’s sleeper isn’t a very big space, but there are still some forms of exercise that can be done in the limited amount of room the sleeper offers. The best part about exercising in the sleeper is that...
Near the end of the 20th century, the term "Brain Drain" was applied to the number of doctors, scientists and career professionals that left Canada for "greener pastures" in other countries. Now Canada seems to be suffering "The Truck...
I was surfing through Facebook one day when a question came through one of the group chats. A driver had just finished his driving course and was looking to find out which carrier he should choose to go work...
