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There are many different types of auxiliary equipment that can be found on commercial trucks. Sometimes, a carrier may purchase a truck with extra equipment they don’t plan on using, and the equipment just sits there. If your vehicle is...
July 11-17 is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver. During this week-long event, law enforcement will be paying special attention to the safe driving behaviors of big trucks with a focus on speeding. The police are always...
Western Canada is experiencing extreme, record-breaking heat. With high heat comes increased chances of wildfires, and jurisdictions are on high alert for fire signs. As a commercial driver, it is a good idea to check road reports for fire-related activities...
The current global pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but the challenge has not been felt equally. Some industries have fared better than others as some jobs were more pandemic-proof from the beginning. Trucking has been fortunate in the sense...
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...
When summertime heat takes hold, the interior temperatures of vehicles skyrocket. The glass and sometimes dark colours of vehicles add to the effect, and the temperature inside a parked vehicle is often much higher than the surrounding air. As you...
It is common for a truck to be operated under the conditions of a permit. Permits are issued whenever a carrier needs to operate in contravention of a regulation and if a permit for the contravention can be obtained. If...
When you see vehicles stopped along the side of the road, make every effort possible to move a lane over from them and slow down. While this is a legal requirement for emergency vehicles in most jurisdictions, the same...
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...
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...
