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.
Andrea Morley Nutritionist & Health Coach Healthy Trucker With winter in full force, we naturally look to warm, comforting meals to satisfy us, but they often come with a cost: high amount of calories, (saturated) fat, salt, and simple carbs. Whether you’re...
The Trucking Industry became complex through the opening months of 2020. New trade agreements with the U.S. Mexico and Canada and low fuel costs enthused the possibilities of a boom in this business sector. But then COVID-19 struck and...
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...
Well, the weather patterns this year seem to have taken an unusual turn! Some regions are facing the worst drought in decades, while others are at risk of flooding. Due to these conditions, it is crucial for us to...
With summer now in full swing, specialized carriers, and to a certain extent, all carriers, have started moving fall and winter commodities as stores and warehouses prepare for the winter season. Now is a good time to start preparing...
In 2019 Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced that Canada was introducing min-imum standards for new truck drivers. MELT or mandatory entry-level training in response to the Humboldt bus/truck disaster. It was to make trucking safer for all. But,...
The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers,...
A survey was conducted online August 2020 to March 2021 for various trucking organizations across Canada to collect data on health and wellness during COVID-19. Participants reported similar challenges around fatigue. Compared with before COVID-19, truck drivers have worked...
Truckers due to their strenuous routines tend to face serious health issues which makes it important to keep a watch on their health. There is nothing better than the digital tools to monitor their health. Various researches show that truckers...
