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Professional drivers should not have the habit of lightly riding the brakes for long distances as a way to control their speed. Most heavy vehicles have additional braking devices like engine retarders which can help control speed and you...
Today, we celebrate the patriarchs of the family: it's Father's Day, and what a perfect day to pause and reflect on our fathers and express our appreciation to them. In these challenging times, families can often be complex. Many fathers...
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...
If you’re like most long haul drivers, spending upwards of 5 to 6 weeks on the road at a time, be sure to keep all your paperwork organized and up to date. There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING...
Many truck stops and rest areas have parking spots for big trucks that are pull-thru spots (which are parking spots that are entered from the back and allow the vehicle to exit by continuing straight). Pull-thrus are easier to...
Highway hypnosis is commonly known as a state of reduced alertness while driving. Whether you call it hypnosis or not, people do enter states of trance-like distraction when driving. This is especially common when the driving is monotonous and...
Both Canada and the US have passed laws to protect their workforce. One drivers need to pay strict attention to is known as “interstating”. Under reciprocal rules, Canadian drivers are permitted to operate in the US, the same as...
This may seem a little odd, but one of the many hazards you need to be aware of, is snow removal equipment on the streets and highways, especially at night. During the day, they tend to clear the city...
Several major CVSA inspection blitzes’ have been conducted so far in 2021, and local areas have done their own too. Many of these inspections resulted in significant percentages of vehicles being placed out-of-service for major mechanical problems and driver...
While most professional drivers are familiar with Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level 1, 2, and 3 inspections, there are actually 8 different levels of inspections. Here is a quick description of each: Level 1: The big inspection where all...
