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 [...]
Forget about work, leave the chores for another day and spend some time with the people you love. Making time for your family is challenging for truck drivers, it's also limited, so make the most of your time in and make some memories! Interesting Events to Check Out Manitoba Comic Con & Sci-Fi Expo Dates: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
