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Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Trucking Network today announced BigRig Group as one of the diamond sponsors at the Transportation Mega Job Fair, taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario. This event, which is organized twice a year, will be held...

Descending safely

There are 2 YouTube videos attached. The first one does show a fatal wreck, but no blood and gore. The second is an absolute must watch for any inexperienced driver to learn how to properly descend a hill. The...

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...
E-Bulletin March 26/2024 Secondary Highways Start Spring Weight Restrictions Released on March 25, 2024 Spring road weight restrictions begin to protect a key part of Saskatchewan's transportation network as the province shifts from freeze to thaw. Road restrictions reduce allowable vehicle weights on rural...
Driver retention has been a problem in the trucking business for as long as I can remember.  Recently this problem has escalated and with the driver shortage, it seems to be on a rise. The driver shortage has its...
Why should trucking companies have mandatory Safety meeting regarding the COVID-19 pandemic? As a company it is your responsibility to make sure your employees are SAFE and have a safe working environment. This is for not only COVID-19 pandemic but...
 It is with sadness OTA announces the passing of former OTA President/Chair and founder of International Truckload Services, Max Haggarty. He was 85. Max served as President of the Ontario Trucking Association from 1975-1976 A private graveside service will be held...
I ’m angry because I saw a man being murdered by a vicious person. I'm sad because I’ve seen far too much of this in my life. Sick, that racism is so prevalent even in 2020 and so many...
2020 will go down in history as one that changed modern society and the future of mankind. I must admit, when challenged to write about the positives arising from 2020, I had to scratch my head for more than...
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved its version of a highway funding bill that includes a number of provisions and amendments related to trucking, reports CCJ. While some provisions in the bill are the same as...