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With warmer weather coming up and places in Western Canada already seeing summer weather interspersed with wet and cold spells, it is time to assess your summertime tire strategy. Warmer weather and hot pavement will increase wear on your...
In the winter, one constant issue we have to deal with, is frigid temperatures it effects everything from your ability to see, to your ability to drive, and your ability to stop. Moisture in the air system is particularly troublesome, and will cause most of the freezing issues. When doing your pretrip inspection, be sure to drain down the air tanks. This will remove the condensation that compressed air accumulates.
No matter what season it is, it is never safe to operate without properly-working brakes. The week of August 22-28, 2021 will be the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, and during that time extra special attention will...
It is important to take breaks throughout the day. If you are a trucker, certain rest breaks are required by hours of service laws. While long, restorative breaks are necessary to keep healthy and rested when on the road,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
As winter inevitably gives way to spring, we edge closer to tourist season. You have likely already seen a few recreational vehicles on your travels, and if you have been in the industry for any length of time, you...
If you are a trucker, chances are you prefer driving to doing paperwork. Many professional drivers detest the seemingly-endless paperwork that is a part of trucking. However, all of that paperwork is needed for some reason or another. Your company...
