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.
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...
The National Day Of Truth and Reconciliation: A Day of Remembrance and Shame
Today, Saturday, September 30, 2023, is recognized as The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It was first known as Orange Shirt Day, beginning in 2013. Today...
We’ve all heard the saying “Speed Kills”, and it’s even more relevant with semi-trucks. They take much longer to come to a stop at any speed, upwards of 150 meters from 100 km/h to 0 km/h. If you’re too close...
Canada’s Immigration Department Plans to Fast Track Truck Drivers
Canada is opening a new window to welcome skilled newcomers as permanent residents. Truck Drivers will be included in this new Express Entry program. Yesterday, May 31, 2023, The Honourable Sean Fraser,...
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...
With Christmas and the end of the calendar year approaching most of us will be looking forward to getting home for the holidays. One thing to keep in mind for the end of the year is most permits, truck...
Testing and verifying the proper operation of the tractor protection valve is very simple, and it should be part of your daily pre-trip inspection. That being said, the number of drivers who actually perform a full and proper pre-trip...
There are 2 YouTube videos attached. The first one does show a fatal wreck, but no blood and gore. The second is an absolute must watch for any inexperienced driver to learn how to properly descend a hill. The...
Pollution from Forest Fires Affects Truck Performance
Forest fires add particulate matter to the air and impact the health of individuals. The
accompanying air pollution can impede vehicle performance, especially if air filters are
not checked regularly for blockage. With predictions for a...
In the past week, Canada has experienced two tragic highway accidents involving large trucks. One week ago, a devastating collision in Manitoba resulted in the loss of 16 lives when a semi-truck collided with a bus. Then, just this...
