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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Descending safely

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...
“People are our most valuable asset.” If this is the case, Mr.Supervisor/Manager/Entrepreneur, answer this question: You invest in repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to your non-human assets, so why is it that you fear taking a similar approach with your...

Truck jack knife

One of the worst situations you can find yourself in is a jackknife. They come on fast, and usually by the time you realize what is happening, it’s already too late to take corrective action. There are 2 different...
Heavy duty tire chains.

Summer chains

Now that the warmer temperatures have finally arrived, the chain laws in the western states and provinces have been removed, so it’s a good time to give them a good cleaning with fresh water to remove all the salt,...
For reasons unknown, each state and province have determined their own weight and wheelbase dimensions. In a perfect world, these requirements would be universal across North America, but unfortunately, they aren’t, so we need to be vigilant regarding axle...
You’re brand new fresh out of driving school and ready to tackle the road as a new driver. You’ve been told to hold the line and stay steady in your first job. Instructors have said get on with a...
The Ambassador Bridge, the busiest land border crossing between the U.S. and Canada, reopened Sunday night just before midnite after police cleared and arrested a lingering group of protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. "Today, our national economic crisis at...
The trucking industry is closer to obtaining an assessment tool for determining safe-related risks for young drivers.  The American Transportation Research Institute, ATRI, has announced that their assessment tool for young drivers has been tested and shows promise for...
Walmart Canada is hiring 10,000 employees to meet the nationwide exploding demand for household staples. Amazon is hiring 1,000 workers at its fulfillment centers and delivery networks across Canada. Dialogue is hiring over 600 healthcare professionals in Canada. Alberta Health Services is hiring over 550 positions. ...
The safety performance records of commercial drivers are tracked in numerous ways. Both the Canadian and American governments have databases in which safety-related information is stored for drivers, and carriers in each country are required to also record certain...