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Cars and Trucks are being stolen in astonishing numbers in Canada. If it's on wheels, it can disappear in seconds and be gone for good, even if it is a big rig truck with a 53-foot trailer. Big or...
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...
Climbing hills on a 2-lane highway with a heavy load can be challenging, especially when there's a line of traffic behind you. To ensure safety and avoid potential liability, it's essential to follow these guidelines: 1. Maintain your position in...
For this blog, we will be looking at the basics of hauling over-dimensional (OD) loads, and the hazards they involve. When you are dispatched on an OD load, the first thing you do, even before you put the truck...
Hauling temperature-controlled freight requires a special set of skills and attention to detail. For one thing, most temperature-controlled freight is for human consumption, so temperature integrity is an absolute must. Temperature-controlled trailers fall into two categories: reefers and heaters. Reefers...
The Ontario government announced this week that it will crack down on agencies and recruiters who exploit workers in the province. Starting January 1, 2024, the Ontario government will require temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters to have a license...
Sleep Driving
How Driving Drowsy can be prevented.
In a CDC survey, an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers 18+ reported having fallen asleep while driving in the previous 30 days. The survey reports that adult drivers who snore or usually...
Taking a load off
Don’t sit by the dock at the bay.
The Canadian trucking industry is not solely focused on the safety of driving trucks. Loading docks play a crucial role in the trucking fulfillment process, but they are often...
One thing drivers need to be is resourceful. In particular, repurposing items that they may have, or by adapting equipment that has broken. We all know about reusing plastic bags as garbage bags in the truck, but Canada has...
Have you ever wondered about how to protect yourself while in the bunk? Granted, if someone is set on breaking into your truck, there’s very little you can do, but you can make your truck more difficult to get...
