Informative

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...

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 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...

Climbing hills on a 2-lane highway with a heavy load can be challenging, especially when there's a line of traffic behind you. To ensure safety and avoid potential liability, it's essential to follow these guidelines: 1. Maintain your position in...

For this blog, we will be looking at the basics of hauling over-dimensional (OD) loads, and the hazards they involve. When you are dispatched on an OD load, the first thing you do, even before you put the truck...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) continues to prioritize road safety through its annual Operation Safe Driver campaign. As we enter 2023, the campaign remains committed to reducing dangerous driving behaviors and promoting safer roads in Canada. This year,...

Fatigue among truck drivers is a significant problem that poses serious risks on our roads. The demanding nature of their job, long working hours, and repetitive journeys increase the chances of exhaustion, which impairs their thinking abilities and reaction...

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,...

International Women's Day (I.W.D.) is celebrated this year on March 8. In Canada and many other countries, I.W.D. has become a week-long event focusing on women, their societal role and how far they have come in fighting for equality. Still...