The Trucking Network is a Canadian “English and Punjabi” bilingual publication, founded in 2012. Dedicated to the hard working professional drivers and their families across North America.
Sign, signs, everywhere there’s signs…. We really have to pay attention to road signs. They convey a lot of vital information, direct us where we want to go, alert us to dangers and warn us of places we do...
Parking in the winter, especially during inclement weather is far different that parking in the summer for a number of reason. One of the biggest parking dangers during the winter is, believe it or not… heat. “How can heat be a problem in the winter?” you ask? Well, as you drive, your tires heat up, even during the coldest weather. When you park, they will cool down. If you park in fresh snow, or even packed snow, as the tires cool, they will melt the snow under them, and your truck can “sink” a few centimetres into the snow.
Summer means longer days and shorter nights. It also means hot weather. Sleeping when it is bright and hot is difficult, and truckers should do what they can to prepare their sleep spaces. If you have to stop for the...
When it comes to getting permits for oversize loads, whether or not the load is reducible is typically a major factor in permitting. A reducible load is a load that can be easily made smaller, and a non-reducible load...
“Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, in fact sometimes its real hard but just remember that doing the right thing is always right.” The above quote precisely describes the ongoing struggle of the trucking associations and human rights activists...
Telematics, data, cameras, ELD, we are in an age of trucking where the organization can be overwhelmed with information. Keeping our fleet safe and protected from the dreaded nuclear verdict is a major concern that keeps many a safety...
With heavy hearts, staff and members of the Ontario Trucking Association are mourning the passing of Vernon Erb, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. OTA sent its heartfelt condolences to OTA Vice-Chair, Wendell Erb and the...
Heavy Rescue: 401 is a Canadian reality Television show which follows the sometimes-perilous operations of multiple heavy vehicle rescue and recovery towing companies along the busiest stretch of any North American highway -The 401 (also known by its official...
It happened, we knew it was coming, a virtual job fair. Everything else since the pandemic began has become virtual and it was only a matter of time before events like job fairs became virtual as well. As in-person...
How to Navigate an Insurance Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transportation Executives and Safety Managers Achieving operational excellence in the fast-paced world of transportation demands more than simply getting from point A to point B. The insurance audit is a...
