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Saturday, May 18, 2024
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

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...

Repurposing

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...

Staying safe

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...
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...
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...

401 CLOSURE

A crucial section of Canada's primary highway, Highway 401, near Toronto, has been closed. The closure is a result of a tragic incident involving a tanker truck that crashed and exploded into a fireball, resulting in the loss of...
It's happened to all of us. Something breaks down, and you find yourself stranded on the shoulder of the road, waiting for a service truck. First things first, activate your emergency flashers and put on your safety vest before...