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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Typically when we think of distracted driving, we think of people talking or texting. While this does make up the largest percentage of distracted driving there are many forms of distractions that lead to unsafe driving conditions. The SmartDrive Distracted Driving Snapshot for Trucking illuminates key observations about distracted driving and a verified measurement [...]
Making time for regular excise is an important part of life yet not everyone does it. The most common excuse used to avoid exercise is a lack of time. But, it’s just an excuse, even for you busy truck drivers. Like everything else in your life, you just need to adjust, to find something that [...]
Pre-trips are important to trucking safety and truck maintenance. Pre-trips should be done when you start your trip and at the beginning of each work day. By completing a pre-trip you can avoid unnecessary breakdowns on the road, which come with hefty tow and roadside assistance fees. There are many things truck drivers have to [...]
