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Friday, April 26, 2024
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....

Big cities west of I-95

This blog has been split into 2 parts, as the big cities along the I-95 corridor are in a different class than those east of I-95 Navigating around and through big cities is a challenge we all must face, especially...
Any time you’re operating in what’s called the “Eastern Seaboard”, basically anything within 100 miles west of I-95, you really do need your head on a swivel. If you’re just passing through, say going from Florida, Georgia or the...

Animals in rut

As summer slowly fades to a pleasant memory and Mother Nature pulls out her autumn colours, we find ourselves into another animal rutting season. From mid September until the snow flies, all the big wildlife animals will be looking...
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...
As summer slowly passes behind us, the last of the four annual CVSA safety blitzes draws nearer. This year's blitz, from August 20 through August 26, will focus on air brake systems. The top items they will be looking...
While the DOT checks all components of your air brake system, brake adjustment, or lack thereof, is the most common issue found. Earlier, we discussed how to properly adjust functioning self-adjusting slack adjusters. This article will deal with how...

Trains

Recently in Saskatchewan, a truck was struck by a train at a rail crossing. Thankfully, no one was injured, but there was significant damage to the trailer, the cargo, and the train. The specifics of what caused the collision...

Home time

Home time is a very precious commodity for a long-haul driver. It is in your best interest to maximize the time you spend with your spouse and children, but keep in mind that your spouse most likely has a...