We are looking for images from the road to share with our fleet and our Facebook friends. From the interesting rest areas to the extreme changes in weather, the fuel pumps to the loading docks - there are photo opportunities all around us and we want you to share them with us! Send as many [...]
A portable BBQ can open up a wide variety of meal options for truck drivers. Small enough to fit inside the jump box, it is a great tool to take on the road with you. Get yourself a grill and try out this Grilled Chicken Teriyaki. INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup [...]
Legalizing the weight of your truck is one of those things which can be a little tricky sometimes. The weight limits don't allow additional weight for fuel, you need to account for fuel in your axle weights and gross vehicle weight. This gets tricky when you have a heavy load which takes you close to [...]
Safety. We talk about safety all the time. Usually, we're speaking about road safety. Trucking has other risks as part of the job. Well, they shouldn't be part of the job but sometimes we find ourselves is bad situations that put personal safety at risk. Shipper/ Receivers Most places we go to are safe. They're [...]
Every truck driver knows what “Truck Driver Burnout” is, if you don’t, that probably means that you haven’t been driving long enough. Truck driver’s jobs are very demanding, fast paced, stressful and isolating. After years of sitting behind the wheel, you become conditioned to the lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t take its [...]
This article isn’t for truck drivers, this one is for the general public of motorists that take to the roads ways daily and create some pretty dangerous driving conditions for themselves and others on the road. If you have a driver’s license, you should read this post and share it with others, so that they [...]
As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for the different states and provinces you will be traveling in. You are expected to abide by these restrictions and stay off roads which you are too heavy for. If you are caught traveling on roads that you shouldn’t [...]
Here's a quick change to everyone's favourite taco - make it into a lasagna! This is a make at home meal that freezes well and can be heated up in a microwave or lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Earn more money and build your business by partnering with over 30 years of success! Our experienced team in operations and dispatch have built relationships with many regular and satisfied clients. We have regular outbound and inbound freight to keep you moving and ensure regular home time with your family. Our owner-operators (and company drivers) [...]
What Does A Jake Brake Do? A jake brake changes the timing of the engine and turns it into a power absorber by opening the exhaust valve at the end of the compression stroke. You start to use the motor to retard the speed of the truck. When to Use Your Jake Brake You can [...]
