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It should be no surprise to anyone now that distracted driving is both illegal and unsafe.  Penalties are stiff in all jurisdictions, and the consequences of this bad behaviour can be severe: both in financial and social terms. If you...
Thankfully springtime is almost here. But with the rising temperatures comes increased damage to our roadways. In order to help protect our roads, the province enforces reduced load restrictions on trucks to protect Ontario's highways during spring thaw when...
ਟਰੱਕਸ ਫੌਰ ਚੇਂਜ (ਟੀ4ਸੀ) ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰੀ ਫਿਰ ਫੂਡ ਅਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਲੰਘ ਰਹੇ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨਜ਼ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਅੱਗੇ ਆਈ ਹੈ।ਦ ਫੌਰ ਗੁੱਡ ਫਾਊਂਡੇਸ਼ਨ (ਟੀਐਫਜੀਐਫ) ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਲਈ ਟੀ4ਸੀ ਸ਼ੈਲਫ ਉੱਤੇ ਲੰਮੇਂ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੱਕ ਬਣੇ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਤੇ ਪੌਸ਼ਟਿਕ ਭੋਜਨ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ...
University of British Columbia study concludes a statistical certainty about inconsistent driving behaviour contributing to a greater chance of accidents. MARKHAM, ON, July 14th, 2021 – FLEETMETRICA, a company focusing on data analytics in trucking, commissioned a study completed in June, 2021 by UBC graduate students....
The trucking industry could be vital to keeping the economy running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truckers are endeavouring to keep products streaming while in a desperate circumstance as provisions keep on coming up. Drivers are placing in extra time so...

Trains

Recently in Saskatchewan, a truck was struck by a train at a rail crossing. Thankfully, no one was injured, but there was significant damage to the trailer, the cargo, and the train. The specifics of what caused the collision...
Incidents will happen at every organization; we must work to minimize both the frequency and impact. The adage “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” applies to all carrier operations, especially safety. Every carrier should be seeking...
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...
Frozen brakes are never a lot of fun. On the truck, they’re not too bad, but on the trailer, they can be a nightmare. The best way to avoid dealing with frozen brakes is, obviously, to prevent them in...
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...