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Introduction Driving a commercial truck is a major responsibility, and keeping a safe following distance is one of the most crucial aspects of safe driving. The following distance is the distance between your truck and the vehicle ahead of you....
The news lately has been full of stories regarding trucks losing tires and wheels. About 95% of these issues can be traced to 2 causes, both of which are easily detected by even a cursory pretrip inspection. The first and...
In my 30+ years, one of the biggest mistakes I see drivers, new and old make is when sliding axles on a trailer. The most common, and inertly dangerous way is the way I see most drivers trying to...
The current global pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but the challenge has not been felt equally. Some industries have fared better than others as some jobs were more pandemic-proof from the beginning. Trucking has been fortunate in the sense...
A tractor-trailer may have several sliding surfaces with locking pins designed for cargo loading and weight distribution purposes. Two common examples are a sliding 5th wheel and a sliding trailer tandem set. A less-common example would be the sliding...
Transport Canada has issues an HOS exemption in support of wildfire response in Nova Scotia. Targeted Essential Freight Transport Exemption to Support the Emergency Response to wildfires in Nova Scotia
https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/acts-regulations/list-regulations/exemptions-under-section-16-motor-vehicle-transport-act/targeted-essential-freight-transport-exemption-support-emergency-response-wildfires-nova-scotia Exemptions under section 16. of the Motor Vehicle Transport Act
https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/acts-regulations/list-regulations/exemptions-under-section-16-motor-vehicle-transport-act
https://tc.canada.ca/fr/services-generaux/lois-reglements/liste-reglements/exemptions-section-16-loi-transports-routiers
Fueling is one chore we are regularly required to perform, but it’s also one that we seldom, if ever really think much about. Open the tank, activate the pump, put the nozzle in the tank and squeeze. When the...
Van and reefer doors are strong and can take a beating. However, they should not be used as part of your load securement system. While the doors can do a lot to keep cargo contained, proper securement inside the...
Sharing the road with other vehicles is an important quality in a professional truck driver. While this is important year-round, the summertime is a season when highway traffic increases in many places as vacationers and seasonal drivers hit the...
Most people understand that regular stretching of one’s muscles is a healthy habit. However, few people make a regular habit out of stretching. Professional truck drivers spend a lot of time sitting in a single posture. This type of lifestyle...
