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.
When using social media remember people are watching. You're in control of the message you put out. You are, like it or not, telling a story. If you tell the wrong one, there can be bad consequences. Here are a few tips for drivers using social media.
Summer Tips for Truck Drivers Finally. Summer has begun. Well, some mountain highways haven't received the memo about summer but in most areas we are in warmer hands. Summer brings it's own set of challenges for truckers. Severe weather, construction, increases in traffic, odd traffic patterns and heat to name a few. It's important to [...]
Safety on the roadways is the most important part of any truck driver's job. With Roadcheck 2017 just three and a half weeks away, now is a good time to brush up on some safety and compliance rules, specifically the Cargo Securement Rules, which is the focus of this year's training and educational component of [...]
As speed limiters continue to be debated, many pros and cons have come forward while the question of how they will impact roadway safety continue to be unknown. Roadway safety is a key component throughout the trucking industry. Everyone wants to be safe, and no one wants to be responsible for creating hazardous or fatal [...]
With severe storms hitting the southern United States, which has claimed several lives, it's important to keep in mind the safety risks truck drivers face. Every season and region has it's own set of weather challenges. From severe winter storms to winter mountains to hurricanes and tornadoes we have to be smart about the safety [...]
