Many of us are familiar with completing our own yearly tax returns, but as with everything in life, there is always something new to learn. Canadian Long Haul truck drivers should familiarize themselves with some of the tax perks of being an over the road driver. #1 You Get a Meal Allowance Your logbook is [...]
Nothing takes the chill out of a cold winter night like a good hearty meal. Slow cooker Beans and Rice is so simple to make, just toss it all together and set the temperature. You'll fill up fast and warm up in a hurry. Leftovers are great as sides for your next meal or wrapped [...]
Need a super quick lunch or dinner idea for the truck? Try out this Microwave Meatloaf recipe. This untraditional cooking method gives truckers a traditional flavour with reduced cook times and hardly any cleanup. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon onion soup mix 1/4 pound lean ground [...]
It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but what a great year it was. For the past 5 years, we have been bringing you trucking articles, stories from the road, and tips and tricks to help make your life as a trucker more informed and easier. In 2017 our blog made [...]
This Holiday Season, don’t drink and drive, is a message that has been delivered to us for as long as I can remember. Considering the benefits of the impaired driving educational campaigns had already started paying off in the late ‘90s, we are talking about at least 20 years of education. While listening to the [...]
Move over pumpkin spice, 'tis the season for Gingerbread. Spice up your morning oatmeal with this great recipe that will have you singing carols all year round. INGREDIENTS 4 cups water 1 cup steel cut oats 1 1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground [...]
As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, but some of us may not be feeling that right about now. Being a trucker during the holidays can certainly take its toll on you and your family. Overall, this is the busiest season of the year in trucking, in family gatherings, in [...]
Picking the right gift can be a time consuming and difficult task. Let us help you find the perfect gift for the trucker on your list with these great gift ideas. Compact Microwave Oven A compact microwave oven is a great gift idea for truckers. It will help them save money on the [...]
Accurate and legal load weights are the responsibility of the truck driver, not the shipper. It is up to you, as a professional, to ensure that you don’t exceed the allowable weight limit for where you are. Know Your Limits in the U.S. For your average tandem tractor-trailer, your maximum gross vehicle weight is 80,000 [...]
Being a truck driver can certainly be hard on your body. Hours of sitting and lumping freight can create multiple discomforts that can be difficult to treat, especially if you don't know what to do. Appling ice or heat can help you combat and ease many of the aches and pains you develop. Here is [...]
