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(TORONTO, June 1, 2022) -- Demand for trucking services has increased beyond what trucking companies can handle in certain markets, causing some carriers to turn away loads, according to a Nanos survey of leading trucking executives.
Nanos, which conducted the survey on...
As spring slowly pushes winter aside, Mother Nature adds a few conditions we really need to be aware of. Warm days melt the snow, which always follows the path of least resistance. Colder nights causes the freshly melted snow...
COVID-19 remains a serious threat to the health of people throughout the world, and Canada is in the midst of a fourth wave of the virus. As a result, provinces and municipalities are imposing public health restrictions to slow...
We’ve come the end of another year and I think most of us are happy to see this one go. The year 2020 is like a bad episode of Survivor and we shall see who gets kicked-off the island....
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year's Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26, with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections...
It’s getting to “that time of the year” again, where we will soon be needing to carry and possible use tire chains. I know, I know... Nobody really enjoys winter driving, but it’s just something we have to deal with. East of British Columbia, they are not needed, and in most of Canada their use is not permitted, but if you run British Columbia, they are a definite must. In addition to British Columbia, the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado and California all require you to carry a minimum amount of chains, or similar traction device.
Hauling perishable loads is a bit of an art form, and requires strict attention to details, least an error or misunderstanding lead to a claim for a spoiled load. If the load is one product, then it’s fairly straight...
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...
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...
