More than 13,000 brake system inspections on trucks and buses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be conducted during the annual inspection spree. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks and buses, which poses a serious risk to driver and public safety. Brake [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention to details. No matter how busy your day is you’re expected to keep your log book in good order. Every violation or warning counts against your driving record and the company's safety rating. More violations, even seemingly harmless ones, against a driver and company result [...]
Brake Safety Week is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the CVSA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Throughout North America, commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force conducting Level 4 inspections. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service. Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety [...]
If you're just starting out in the trucking industry there are a few useful tools that you will want to make sure have have on the road with you. While some companies may provide some of these tools, it is most often up to the driver to ensure that these tools are easily at hand. [...]
Scorching heat can be deadly, so it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion, stay cool, and take preventative measures. The risk of Heat Exhaustion is more prevalent when the relative humidity is over 60% or temperatures are 90 degrees or above, that’s 32 degrees for us Canadians. Many companies, Len Dubois included, want [...]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned driver or new to the industry, there is going to come a time when you get lost. The two main things that contribute to getting a driver off route are relying solely on a GPS device and poor communication while receiving directions. When you get Lost the Most [...]
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the safe securement of freight on the trailer regardless if you are hauling dry van, reefer or a flat deck. Ensuring that the freight you are hauling is secured will prevent damage to clients’ freight, shifting loads, and preventing loose object from falling from the vehicle in a [...]
Not all truck drivers have the proper emergency medical coverage they need in case of accident or injury while they are away from home. While it may be widely known that your Canadian Provincial health plan covers only a fraction of the healthcare expenses incurred outside of Canada there is also limited coverage when traveling [...]
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. With construction season kicking off in many states and provinces it is time to focus on and prepare for safety in construction areas. Work zones pose many risks because of the congestion they cause and all the activity of the personnel and equipment in them. Every year [...]
Allergy season is here and for truck driver’s who have seasonal allergies, well there’s no nice way to put this . . . you’re going to suffer. Spring pollen is in the air, the cab of your truck, in the trailer; it’s on your clothes and in you hair; by George it’s everywhere! Depending on [...]