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It's mid-summer in the Nation's Capital, when tourists flock in, and politicians escape to their home ridings. Not much political news goes on because Parliament is shut down till mid-September. But on a hot July Wednesday, the governing Federal...
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...
Manitoulin Transport Named #1 LTL Carrier in Canada for Quality in 2023 by Mastio & Company Gore Bay, ON – Manitoulin Transport ranked No. 1 in Mastio & Company’s 2023 edition of the Canadian national less-than-truckload (LTL) customer value and...
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 Trucking Network today announced BigRig Group as one of the diamond sponsors at the Transportation Mega Job Fair, taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario. This event, which is organized twice a year, will be held...
The Trans-Canada Highway is the principal highway of Canada and Canada’s longest national road. It extends west-east between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts across the breadth of the country. When the Trans-Canada Highway first opened, it was almost exclusively...
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...
The Trucking Network Inc wishes to send its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Eric Carl Cooney, of Inverary, ON, who sadly passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by family. Mr. Cooney died at Kingston...
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...
