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In my 30+ years, one of the biggest mistakes I see drivers, new and old make is when sliding axles on a trailer. The most common, and inertly dangerous way is the way I see most drivers trying to...
Summer means longer days and shorter nights. It also means hot weather. Sleeping when it is bright and hot is difficult, and truckers should do what they can to prepare their sleep spaces. If you have to stop for the...
Frozen brakes are never a lot of fun. On the truck, they’re not too bad, but on the trailer, they can be a nightmare. The best way to avoid dealing with frozen brakes is, obviously, to prevent them in...
All cargo on a vehicle needs to be secured. In Canada, National Safety Code Standard 10 is the guideline for cargo securement. Most provinces, when writing their load securement legislation, just adopt Standard 10 for load securement rules. Flatbed truck...
Most people understand that regular stretching of one’s muscles is a healthy habit. However, few people make a regular habit out of stretching. Professional truck drivers spend a lot of time sitting in a single posture. This type of lifestyle...
There seems to be a lot of issues reported lately with tires coming off trucks at highway speeds. By now, I’m sure we have all seen the video (https://youtu.be/IxZnJ7LhHiA) of what can happen when a tire comes off a...
Vans, reefers, intermodal containers, and other trucks and trailers often use barn doors, which are doors that open along hinges on the sides of the doorway. Barn doors usually use long locking rods that keep the doors securely closed...
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...
ਜਦੋਂ ਮੈਂ ਅੱਜ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜੀਟੀਏ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁੱਤਾ ਉੱਠਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਮੈਂ ਮੌਸਮ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੈਫਿਕ ਦਾ ਹਾਲ ਜਾਨਣ ਲਈ ਰੇਡੀਓ
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Long-haul drivers cover incredible distances and are able to see many beautiful sights through their windshields. However, trucking is no vacation, and there is often precious little time for anything other than rest and work when you’re out on...
