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.
There seems to be a lot of issues reported lately with tires coming off trucks at highway speeds. By now, I’m sure we have all seen the video (https://youtu.be/IxZnJ7LhHiA) of what can happen when a tire comes off a...
Recently the Department of Labor held a “Day of Action” to promote safety and address these issues in the trucking industry. Since our inception in 2007, our mission has included the goal to address obstacles that might keep women...
As of January 1, all federally regulated employers have new compliance requirements with respect to workplace harassment and violence training for employees. There are also new requirements relating to the conducting of risk assessments and the development of company...
For reasons unknown, each state and province have determined their own weight and wheelbase dimensions. In a perfect world, these requirements would be universal across North America, but unfortunately, they aren’t, so we need to be vigilant regarding axle...
It is now the 14th day of an occupation by the Freedom 2022 Convoy in downtown Ottawa. Elsewhere demonstrators have blocked and closed three border crossings to the U.S., including the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest border crossing in North...
Your driving habits play a crucial role in determining your fuel economy, which can significantly impact your financial bottom line. Whether you're an owner-operator, lease operator, or a company driver, making adjustments to your driving habits can lead to...
Loading refrigerated freight is far more driver demanding than loading a simple van trailer. When you’re dispatched to load refrigerated freight, ensure your dispatcher has given you the temperature required. Since most refrigerated freight is food products, ensure the...
Human trafficking - one of the fastest-growing crimes in the World today. Ontario reports cases mostly involving sexual exploitation as sex trafficking. Women, girls, boys and people who identify as 2SLGBTQ are all targets. This old yet seemingly resistant...
“CVSA Conducts Unannounced Brake Safety Day Across North America”
On April 19, 2023, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspected 6,829 commercial motor vehicles throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety...
Inflation, housing affordability, food crisis, Russia, supply chain issues, COVID still not over. We need some good news to make us smile. Yet this year ahead looks challenging, full of change, and filled with the potential of more stress. For...
