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.
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,...
Truck driving for long has been associated with a “money making” occupation but little do the beginners realise the “on road” hardships that await them. However, do not get dissuaded by the challenges as there is a thrill and an...
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) is announcing a delay in enforcement of the ELD mandate from June 2022 to January 2023. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is very disappointed by this announcement and has reasonable doubts that the new...
The news lately has been full of stories regarding trucks losing tires and wheels. About 95% of these issues can be traced to 2 causes, both of which are easily detected by even a cursory pretrip inspection. The first and...
Trailer Mechanics Academy: A Training Opportunity from TIP GROUP
A leading truck and trailer service provider has announced they are commencing a new and innovative Academy to educate and train trailer mechanics. The TIP Group, a world-leading truck and trailer...
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...
Frozen brakes are never a lot of fun. On the truck, they’re not too bad, but on the trailer, they can be a nightmare. The best way to avoid dealing with frozen brakes is, obviously, to prevent them in...
Just as we need to prepare ourselves and our trucks for winter driving, we also need to get the truck ready for the summer weather conditions. First and foremost, change your tires from winter to summer tires. Summer conditions...
Operating a commercial motor vehicle can be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 679 large truck occupants were killed on the job in the...
A survey was conducted online August 2020 to March 2021 for various trucking organizations across Canada to collect data on health and wellness during COVID-19. Participants reported similar challenges around fatigue. Compared with before COVID-19, truck drivers have worked...
