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Friday, March 29, 2024
It’s getting to “that time of the year” again, where we will soon be needing to carry and possible use tire chains.  I know, I know... Nobody really enjoys winter driving, but it’s just something we have to deal with.  East of British Columbia, they are not needed, and in most of Canada their use is not permitted, but if you run British Columbia, they are a definite must.  In addition to British Columbia, the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado and California all require you to carry a minimum amount of chains, or similar traction device.
There are 2 major Commercial Vehicle Inspection Alliance (CVSA) inspection events coming up this summer that drivers should be aware of: Operation Safe Driver Week and Brake Safety Week. Operation Safe Driver Week is being held July 11-17, 2021.  During...
With air ride trailers being pretty much the industry standard these days, there are a couple of points we need to be aware of. First and foremost, do not, under any circumstances pull a trailer down the highway with...
A sleeper cab hardly has enough space for full-size gym equipment.  Even a small set of weights and a folding exercise bike can quickly take up most of your sleeping space.  Fortunately, there are lightweight, compact, and effective exercise...
We know that two wrongs don’t make a right; however, sometimes a couple of rights can make a left. What we are talking about is considering different options when it comes to route planning.  Making a left turn across multiple...
Employers need to take care of their workers’ health and safety.  While many safety hazards are well-understood and easy to conceptualise like physical hazards such as moving equipment, psychological hazards may be harder for an employer to wrap their...
COVID-19 remains a serious threat to the health of people throughout the world, and Canada is in the midst of a fourth wave of the virus.  As a result, provinces and municipalities are imposing public health restrictions to slow...
With warmer weather coming up and places in Western Canada already seeing summer weather interspersed with wet and cold spells, it is time to assess your summertime tire strategy.  Warmer weather and hot pavement will increase wear on your...

Spring thaw

  As we slowly start the annual transition to spring, the daylight hours lengthen, and the sun moves higher in the sky, giving more direct sunlight, warming everything it touches. But there is a very dangerous downside to this change...
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...