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Hero’s of the Highway

There was a time not that long ago when truck drivers were respected as  “Hero’s of the Highway”. Books were written, movies were produced and we were treated with...
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Spring Thaw Roadway Weight Restrictions

Thankfully springtime is almost here. But with the rising temperatures comes increased damage to our roadways. In order to help protect our roads, the province enforces reduced load restrictions...

Selecting the Right Carrier as a New Driver

I was recently asked the question on my podcast, “Which carrier is the best carrier to work for as a new driver?” This question is common among new people...
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The Dog Days of Winter and The First Signs of Spring

Here in the Ottawa Valley, winter weather has not been cold. But, the snow keeps on piling up, more and more, higher and higher. It is the first year...
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Recession Proof Your Life

Are tough times ahead? Fear of a recession might be on our doorstep. Both inflation and interest rates are climbing, which experts say slows down the economy or worse....
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Ensure a Smooth Drive Through the Inevitable On-Road Challenges

Truck driving for long has been associated with a “money making” occupation but little do the beginners realise the “on road” hardships that await them.  However, do not get dissuaded...
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The Benefits of Empowering Your Workforce

As the new year settles in, we can begin focusing on the challenges ahead. In the trucking industry, one of those challenges is driver recruitment and retention. With that...
Different big rigs long and local haul semi trucks standing under the eaves on the truck stop fuel station for refueling and continuation of the cargo delivery route according to the schedule

Saving Fuel, a Must for Trucking Companies

Save Fuel, Save Environment, the maxim has all the relevance when we take a look at the greenhouse emissions caused by the commercial medium and heavy -duty trucks operating...
Big rigs semi trucks of different brands models and colors are lined up in parking lots truck stops rest areas filling vacant places to rest have lunch or wait for cargo following traffic schedule

Driver Inc. Scheme; Do It Right and Safeguard the Rights of Truckers

“Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, in fact sometimes its real hard but just remember that doing the right thing is always right.”  The above quote precisely describes the...
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A New Year, New Resolutions and a New Attitude

Were you one of many who made a New Year's resolution? If so you are not alone. The arrival of the New Year allows us to start afresh and...