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Hot weather means hot cabs, and no matter how hot it is outside, a sealed cab and sleeper will be hotter when the sun is out. If you haven’t checked your truck’s air conditioning system yet this year, give...
It should be no surprise to anyone now that distracted driving is both illegal and unsafe. Penalties are stiff in all jurisdictions, and the consequences of this bad behaviour can be severe: both in financial and social terms. If you...
Now that the warmer temperatures have finally arrived, the chain laws in the western states and provinces have been removed, so it’s a good time to give them a good cleaning with fresh water to remove all the salt,...
During the winter season, visibility is a serious issue. Not only are the nights longer, but inclement weather can make it nearly impossible to see, and to be seen. This blog spot will deal with lights, and how to...
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...
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...
Securing loads to a flat deck using chains is quite different than straps. Some of the rules are the same, but not all. Straps are “indirect securement”, meaning they hold the freight to the trailer. Chains are “direct securement”,...
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...
