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There’s an old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Nowhere is this statement more true than in trucking. Work gloves that cost $10.00 for 3 pairs are great for gardening, or other yard work, but in trucking, you’ll...
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...
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 heat of summer has made an early appearance in some areas, and for others that haven’t seen hot days yet it won’t be long before summer’s hot days are upon us. High heat means high risk for dangerous...
The left side and right side brake chambers on an axle must match; vehicle handling can be negatively affected if they are different. However, mismatched brake chambers on a steering axle is an out-of-service condition that must be corrected...
American Transportation Research Institute Top Priorities in 2023
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has listed their 5 Top Priorities for 2023. The Number 1 priority on their list is a shortage of truck parking spaces. According to...
Why are brakes forgotten about during a vehicle inspection?
Over this last 12 months I must've done at least 40 Different Rd. evaluations. There are a few common situations reoccurred on a regular basis. About half of the drivers that I...
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, problems related to the manufacturing of heavy Class 8 trucks are once again making headlines. On top of an already congested supply chain, shortages of semiconductors have created shortages in the electronic...
Doing combating a pandemic as genuine as COVID-19 requires extraordinary reactions, and political pioneers and general wellbeing authorities have gone to probably the most extreme systems accessible. What started with a lockdown of one city in China immediately extended...
E-Bulletin
March 26/2024
Secondary Highways Start Spring Weight Restrictions
Released on March 25, 2024 Spring road weight restrictions begin to protect a key part of Saskatchewan's transportation network as the province shifts from freeze to thaw. Road restrictions reduce allowable vehicle weights on rural...
