Sleep apnea is a rather serious sleep disorder that happens when a person’s breathing is interrupted when they sleep. When left untreated, a person can potentially stop breathing hundreds of times throughout the night. The result is the brain, along with the rest of the body, may not receive enough oxygen during these moments. Are [...]
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 [...]
Fuel Mileage is a Team Effort A little while ago John, our Safety Manager, sat down with Fleet Science and discussed the importance of fuel mileage and some of the techniques we use to get the most from every gallon. It's a promo video for Fleet Science but it shows the combination of strategies used and [...]
With the hot summer days quickly approaching it's a good idea to have a list of cold meals to eat when the thermometer is breaking. Wraps are a great lunch, even dinner, option for busy truck drivers on the go. Simply prep this one at home and package it to go. It's enough to make [...]
Trucking News From Around The Web Speed Limit Change in Michigan - Michigan has changed speed limits on 600 mile of freeway and 900 non-freeway highway. Parts of I-75, I-69, US 131, and US 31 heve increased speeds to 75MPH for for-wheelers and 65MPH for big trucks. Parts of non-freeway highways US 2, US 23, [...]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers. Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This year’s focus [...]
Finally, and hopefully, winter has decided to finally leave us Winterpeggers alone for a little while. Winnipeg, and Manitoba for that matter is always hopping with fun, family activities that you can get the whole extended family involved in. Interesting Events to Check Out Dinosaurs Alive! Dates: May 18, 2017 - October 31, 2017 (Recurring [...]
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 [...]
Looking for a fresh new snack idea that won't pack on the pounds? Check out this Carrot Cake Granola Snack. It's super easy to make, no butter or refined sugar, and only 31 calories per bark, this makes the perfect on-the-go snack for truck drivers. INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups crisp rice cereal 1 cup old-fashioned oats [...]
Owning your own truck and running your own business as an owner operator adds a lot of responsibilities to driving truck. It kinda means no days off because even when your not running down the road you're dealing with the business side. One of those business things is regular and preventive maintenance. Regular maintenance is [...]
