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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.
It’s getting to “that time of the year” again, where we will soon be needing to carry and possible use tire chains. I know, I know... Nobody really enjoys winter driving, but it’s just something we have to deal with. East of British Columbia, they are not needed, and in most of Canada their use is not permitted, but if you run British Columbia, they are a definite must. In addition to British Columbia, the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado and California all require you to carry a minimum amount of chains, or similar traction device.
When thinking about load securement, everyone immediately thinks about open deck trailers. Flat decks, step decks, floats, goose necks, etc., but improperly secured loads in and on any type of trailer can create a serious safety hazard. Checking load...
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...
Tax planning is an important component of financial planning. Tax planning involves activities and transactions that reduce or eliminate tax. Tax minimization means looking for legitimate strategies to reduce the individual’s tax liability that might otherwise be payable. There are...
After consultations with the Canadian Trucking Alliance, commercial writers and brokers, the Facility Association (FA) announced measures to curb fraudulent insurance practices in the trucking industry.
FA announced a new ‘rating matrix’ aimed at restricting the carriers from misregistering commercial...
Effective July 1, 2022, individuals completing the Class A or Class A restricted (AR) road test in a vehicle with an automatic transmission, including semi-automatic and automated-manual transmissions, will be restricted from operating Class A/AR vehicles with a manual transmission and only...
Take a moment, if you will, to think back to the last time you had to cope with stress in the workplace. It’s highly likely that you felt anxious or maybe even afraid at the time. Equally likely though,...
The Women In Trucking Association strives to be a resource for the trucking industry. This means we spend a great deal of time collecting data from our members. Everything from recruiting and retention to harassment is analyzed and the...
Canadian Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan issued the federal government’s strongest statement yet against the trucking industry misclassification scheme known as Driver Inc. To watch the Minister’s comments please see below: Speaking in the House of Commons, the Minister stated that Driver Inc “deprives...
