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The area between your tractor’s sleeper and the trailer is sometimes called the catwalk. No matter what you call this space on a tractor-trailer, there is a violation frequently present in this area: rubbing air and power lines. The lines...
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...
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...
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 it comes to getting permits for oversize loads, whether or not the load is reducible is typically a major factor in permitting. A reducible load is a load that can be easily made smaller, and a non-reducible load...
It's happened to all of us. Something breaks down, and you find yourself stranded on the shoulder of the road, waiting for a service truck. First things first, activate your emergency flashers and put on your safety vest before...
This winter has been particularly bad in regards to weather and road conditions. Some highways have been almost impassable, while other major highways and roads have been closed to to the amount of snow. If you come across a...
Highlight Motor Group is proud to announce the grand opening of their brand new, state-of-the-art repair shop. Connected to their head office in Concord, Ontario, this large 2 story facility sits on over 2 acres of land and boasts...
On steep grades, heat is a major problem for truck systems. Hot tires wear prematurely, hot engines can overheat and become damaged, and hot brakes are not as effective. Managing the heat of different vehicle systems becomes an important...
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...
