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Well, it took it’s sweet time, but the warmer weather has finally arrived and with it comes some potentially serious safety concerns, especially for those hauling flat decks. There are a few safety issues to be aware of when...
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...
The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) is seeking support from the Government of BC to legislate a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate for BC’s commercial road transportation sector. In the fight against climate change, British Columbia has among the most...
First, it was, put an end to the vaccine mandates. Now it wants to overthrow the recently elected government out of power. Today in an Ottawa news Conference Freedom 2022 Convoy spokesperson Tom Marazzo, said Justin Trudeau "has a...
As a professional and experienced truck driver, you know that you are to perform a vehicle inspection once every 24 hours. You also understand that you use "Schedule 1," titled, Daily Inspection of Trucks, Tractors, and Trailers to assist...
Controllers usually work rotating shifts nights, weekends, and all public holidays. The schedules are usually set 28 days in advance. In many countries, the structure of controllers' shift patterns is regulated to allow for adequate time off. There is widespread recognition that Air Traffic Controllers must have breaks. Unfortunately, when we take a break, stress follows. We really can’t go anywhere without stress being involved.
With Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en in our rear view mirrors, it’s now time to turn our attention to the annual winter driving season. For this article, I’ll share a few tips and suggestions aimed mostly at those drivers yet to...
The combination of smart phones and the internet have revolutionized the trucking industry. Gone are the days of having to find a fax machine to send paperwork to the customs broker, keeping track of distance traveled and fuel purchased...
What is the difference between medical cannabis and recreational cannabis, and how is the truck industry affected by the laws governing the use of Cannabis products? Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis plant that ease symptoms...
Trucking is a career where life can transition from mind-numbing boredom to extreme peril in a matter of milliseconds. How you react to these changes often determines the difference between life and death. Knowing what to do, as well...
