For the right person, a career in trucking can be both challenging and rewarding. Trucking requires many skills beyond simply driving the truck. Drivers must be responsible, detail oriented, have good communication skills, the ability to organize; be honest and friendly, independent and mentally tough. Truck drivers with these skills can, and do, find great [...]
There was a time in the trucking industry when dispatchers were seasoned, experienced truck drivers who retired from the road and joined the office team. They knew what life on the road was all about because they had lived it. They understood the issues, conflicts and daily responsibilities of the job. Today, many times you [...]
Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the sounds and sites of construction zones. Truck drivers and motorists alike all need to know how to travel through construction zones efficiently and safely. Whether you’ve been driving for decades or have just recently earned your license, the tips below will help you get through construction zones [...]
Myths About Trucking and Truckers Our culture loves myths and stereotypes. It's not a bad thing. Actually, it's quite natural. You can't be an expert on everything so our brains will create overviews and stereotypes to characterise people and place. Unfortunately, trucking and truckers have some pretty untrue and unflattering stereotypes. Like all stereotypes, there's [...]
Every year there are over 400,000 accidents that involve semi and passenger vehicles. Of those accidents over 80% are caused by passenger vehicles. It is important for all motorists to know how a tractor and trailer operate on the road. They are bigger and take up more space, they need more room to maneuver, they [...]
Holiday travel presents special risks for truck drivers. The increased traffic means more road congestion, impatient drivers, and increased impaired drivers. We make our living navigating the roads and we need to be prepared for the challenges that this time of year presents. With Canada Day on Saturday and Independence Day on Tuesday, drivers on [...]
As Manitoba drivers, we know how to handle some pretty severe weather while over the road. One thing that we don’t have to deal with all too often is Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. It is Hurricane season, and as our job takes us across the country, even Manitoba drivers should know how to handle themselves [...]
Roadcheck is over for another year but it is important for truck drivers to continue with safety and compliance practices every day. The training that goes into each of the CVSA’s Roadchecks is vital information for truck drivers that not only keep you safe but keep others who share the roadways with you safe. At [...]
Interesting Trucking Infographics Infographics are great for sharing information. Here are a few interesting trucking infographics that are easily shared. Sharing the road with trucks infographic What happens if trucks stopped? 6 ways to be healthier on the road Our own Ryan M shares images on Instagram and likes to explore places when he has a chance. [...]
Truckers & motorcyclists have a little in common. Truck drivers need to take care around motorcycles, & motorcycles need to take care around big trucks.
