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Loading refrigerated freight is far more driver demanding than loading a simple van trailer. When you’re dispatched to load refrigerated freight, ensure your dispatcher has given you the temperature required. Since most refrigerated freight is food products, ensure 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...
ELDs (electronic logging devices) are in the news a lot these days as Canada will require them on all federally-regulated commercial vehicles on June 12, 2021. This applies to commercial vehicles with a “registered gross vehicle weight in excess...
Taking a load off
Don’t sit by the dock at the bay.
The Canadian trucking industry is not solely focused on the safety of driving trucks. Loading docks play a crucial role in the trucking fulfillment process, but they are often...
We all know how important it is to perform a proper pre trip inspection, but it’s equally important to do a post trip inspection, especially when you’re dropping the trailer. This way you can identify and report any minor...
A report from smart fleet solutions provider Zonar, finds the need for safety improvements industry wide, despite advancements in commercial trucking technology and safety precautions. In its “Road Safety Consumer Sentiment Survey” the firm revealed nearly two thirds of American...
Preventative maintenance plans are important during every season. Afterall, it’s better to fix something in a planned, controlled environment instead of on the side of the road. However, there are certain items that can benefit from seasonal planning. With hot...
Serious injuries and possibly fatalities can occur from cargo falling out of the back of a van and/or reefer trailer when the doors are opened. This is one of the reasons why cargo securement is extremely important for all...
Sign, signs, everywhere there’s signs…. We really have to pay attention to road signs. They convey a lot of vital information, direct us where we want to go, alert us to dangers and warn us of places we do...
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