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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Scale house rock

Open scales are a regular part of our lives. There is simply no avoiding them. Most times, it's a simple matter of driving across the plate, and you're on your way. But there is always the chance you could...

ABS Issue

ABS issues can be a real pain for a driver to diagnose, as there are no "tried and true" methods. All we can realistically do is check for the proper operations of the ABS, but even that is problematic...

Property claims

One claims issue that is seldom talked about but can have a huge financial impact is claims from property damage, such as hitting trees, fixed objects, parked vehicles, bridges, and running over lawns, to name a few. One would...

OD permits

Attached is a screenshot from my dash camera of a load that struck a bridge in North Dakota yesterday. The driver's permit contained an error, and he didn't catch it until his 15 ft high load didn't make it...

Trailer jack knife

A trailer jackknife occurs when the truck reduces speed, but for whatever reason the trailer doesn’t and the trailer tires break traction. It can occur on bare dry pavement, but then it is almost always caused by improper loading...

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...
Kirk’s Trail Tire Revolutionizes Commercial Fleet Assistance with Atrium Solutions Inc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Emergency Roadside Service (ERS) Platform Launch Lethbridge, October 21, 2023 - Kirk’s Trail Tire, a leading name in the tire industry, launches Atrium Solutions Inc.’s cutting-edge...
Construction zones on our highways are frequent sights, but they can also be danger zones for drivers and construction workers. Safety in these areas isn't merely a suggestion; it's a moral and legal imperative. To highlight the critical significance...
For seasoned truck drivers, winter is a formidable adversary on the road. Snow, ice, and plunging temperatures demand a higher level of skill and preparedness. In this article, we'll delve into the nuances of winter driving for experienced truckers....
This S-cam had been over rotated. It also illustrates the pad rollers and the return springs.

S-Cams

One item that most drivers don’t even consider when doing a visual brake inspection is the operation and condition of the "S" cams. If an S-cam is found to be over-rotated, that is an automatic out-of-service violation, and in...