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Professional drivers know how and when to use their engine retarder brakes if their vehicle is so equipped. While the use of these brakes is often restricted in certain areas for noise considerations, if you are using your engine...
There are few things more frustrating than slow drivers on a 2 lane highway. The reasons for some people driving slow are as varied as anything can be, but the bottom line is, it is extremely frustrating being stuck...
With Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en in our rear view mirrors, it’s now time to turn our attention to the annual winter driving season. For this article, I’ll share a few tips and suggestions aimed mostly at those drivers yet to...
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...
Long-haul drivers cover incredible distances and are able to see many beautiful sights through their windshields. However, trucking is no vacation, and there is often precious little time for anything other than rest and work when you’re out on...
By now, I'm sure we have all heard about the tragic incident involving a truck and a bus near Carberry, MB. Reports indicate 15 fatalities and 10 serious injuries, with both drivers surviving. While it may seem evident which...
Winter driving in the highway is bad enough, but when you’re on city streets, it’s a totally different animal, especially during and immediately after the first serious snow fall. Until the ground freezes, the snow will partially melt in contact with the pavement and turn into slush. As more snow falls, it covers the slush, and the whole mess becomes extremely slippery.
Commercial vehicle wheel systems usually fail in one of three ways. The first is the wheel nuts not being tightened or “torqued” to specification… we’ll get to that in a bit, the second wheel bearings failing (lack of lubricant/improper...
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...
All commercial vehicle violations need to be corrected, but not all violations are as bad as others. This is why the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a standardised list of violations which are so severe that they result...
