On Monday, October 31, trick-or-treaters will take to the streets in a mad rush for candy as parents chase after them often barking commands like, “wait;” “Look before you cross the street;” and of course, “no you can’t eat any more candy.” While parents are out in order to keep their kids safe, the infectious [...]
Winter is coming, actually, it is here in some parts of Canada. Before the happiness of a Winnipeg falls turns into the dreaded Winterpeg you should prepare an emergency car kit. While we focus largely on trucking safety, we all have family and friends who could benefit from having an emergency car kit for their [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week is held every October. This year Operation Safe Driver week is being held from October 16th to October 22nd. Law enforcement agencies across North America participate in increased traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviours. The goal is to increase commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle safety on [...]
Defensive driving skills can help keep you safe and accident-free while on the roads. While many professional truck drivers have this skill, many of the motorists you share the roadways with don’t. When you maintain your safe driving distance, other’s see it as an opportunity to get into your lane. You are tailgated because people [...]
The fall, they say, is supposed to be a little more drawn out than in past years; with a mixture of well above average temperatures and seasonal norms. Unfortunately, it appears that both summer and fall may have already come and gone in some regions. This image is the unhappy scene from Mono Country Tourism [...]
If you’re driving down the road, obviously your looking out the windshield, but are you looking far enough ahead? Looking ahead 12 to 15 seconds gives you a solid advantage, just don’t forget to watch the vehicles closer to you as well. Looking ahead you’ll be able to: See vehicles coming onto the highway, into [...]
The Reason Foundation has released their 22nd Annual Highway Report, which ranks the United State’s highway systems by state, in terms of performance and cost effectiveness. The report tracks performance in 11 categories including highway spending, pavement and bridge conditions, traffic congestion, and fatality rates. Highlights from the Report The results from the 22nd Annual [...]
Starting September 1, 2016, commercial trucks need to start carrying chains in the truck. Even if you have never chained up and never intend to chain up, you must carry a set of chains that includes four singles and two triples. Rest assured DOT officials will be checking for chains and will issue warnings and [...]
Every now and again, a story creeps up in the news that shows concerned citizens fearing for their lives because of increased truck traffic. A lot of the fear of trucks comes from a lack of understanding of the industry and misguided reports showcasing the trucking industry in a poor light. As with anything, you [...]
One year ago, Jason Dubois was abandoned on a remote Manitoba Island with only a cell phone and a list of contacts he could call to help rescue him. His goal was two-fold: 1. Increase awareness of the services provided by Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Air Ambulance. 2. Raise $50,000 to be rescued [...]
