Truckers Must Have Apps

The advancement of smartphones is one of the best things that has happened to trucking! There’s now so much information at our fingertips it’s hard to imagine we did our jobs without them

Prepare for Increased Traffic this Thanksgiving

For Canadian truck drivers working south of the border, November 22nd is just another day at the office, but for our American friends, it's Thanksgiving. This is most likely going to delay your week in one form or another. First off, many shippers and receivers will be closed for the holiday, so getting deliveries done [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:19-05:00November 9th, 2018|How To and Tips|0 Comments

Drivers Can Easily Save Money Over the Road

Life on the road shouldn’t eat into your wallet more than it needs to. After all, you work hard and sacrifice a lot to get the job done, so why should your lifestyle eat into your hard-earned dollars?

By |2020-04-26T15:06:20-05:00October 19th, 2018|How To and Tips, Truck Driver Lifestyle|0 Comments

Playing in the Snow – Winter Trucking Must Reads

Trucking in the Winter Winter trucking is challenging. Between storms, unpredictable road surface conditions, mountains, and just the effect that the extreme cold has on the equipment - this job can kinda suck in the winter months. It's important to plan. Trip planning is, which includes checking weather conditions, is vital for getting there on time [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:20-05:00October 17th, 2018|How To and Tips|0 Comments

Understanding Your Trip – Trip Planning is More Than Just Knowing the Mileage

In this example, the failure at the end of the trip is a direct result of the very beginning of the trip. He needed an earlier start. An hour to hour and a half late start in Winnipeg two days earlier affected the last mile 2000 miles away.

5 Starter Tips for Rookie Drivers

If you’re in trucking school or a recent graduate of trucking school with a shiny new CDL, chances are you’re chomping at the bit to get signed on with a company so you can start earning. Here are 5 starter tips that every rookie driver needs to be aware of. Knowing them, and owning up [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:24-05:00July 25th, 2018|How To and Tips|0 Comments

8 Tips for Driving through Fog

Driving is very much a visual task, so what is a driver to do when the visibility is reduced? The best advice for driving in fog is – don’t, but we all know that just isn’t possible most of the time. So, when you get caught out in the fog, here are 8 tips to [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:24-05:00July 20th, 2018|How To and Tips, Trucker Safety|0 Comments

Great Reads for Rookie Drivers

We have written a lot about trucking over the years; focusing on safety and helping drivers develop and hone their skills so that they can have a successful career. Whether you are a rookie driver, just starting out over the road, or have been driving for years, there is always something to learn or brush [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:29-05:00June 15th, 2018|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|0 Comments
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