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Truck Driver Safety
Did you see that a truck driver was hijacked on August 2, 2023? The hijacking was not the stealing of a truck or just a load. It was the truck, trailer, and driver. All three were hijacked....
As of September 1, 2023, the air brake knowledge test will no longer be available for renewal purposes. Drivers who wish to renew their air brake endorsement will instead be required to complete the online learning module prior to renewing their...
Titanium shows its strength.
Titanium Transport Group expands its US footprint. If a Canadian trucking company has its eyes on acquiring a US based asset, then it needs to be super strong, resilient, and able to work with others. Bring on...
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....
From Yellow to Red
Why do some freight movers fail?
Some say failure is success in progress. Through failure one can learn from mistakes and keep moving forward. But how can an almost 100-year-old trucking company not have learned from past...
Home time is a very precious commodity for a long-haul driver. It is in your best interest to maximize the time you spend with your spouse and children, but keep in mind that your spouse most likely has a...
Today’s professional drivers are much different than the guys I knew when I started working in the trucking industry. Yes, I wrote "guys," as I didn’t know any female drivers in the seventies. There were a few women out...
Recently we discussed the dangers of driving over or under the speed limit. We will begin by saying we are not going to tell you how to drive, but we WILL try to explain why some driving habits are...
Climbing hills on a 2-lane highway with a heavy load can be challenging, especially when there's a line of traffic behind you. To ensure safety and avoid potential liability, it's essential to follow these guidelines: 1. Maintain your position in...
For this blog, we will be looking at the basics of hauling over-dimensional (OD) loads, and the hazards they involve. When you are dispatched on an OD load, the first thing you do, even before you put the truck...
