Safety is important. It’s an obvious statement, but one that cannot be said enough. So, what does safety entail? How can you prevent an accident? Whether you’re new to trucking or have been driving down the road for years, these tips are things you need to incorporate into your daily lives to become a better, [...]
When you’re a long-haul truck driver, you’re your boss, which is great! But that also means that you are responsible for time management, or in this case, trip planning. Before you leave the yard, you should know: Where you are going. How long will it take to get to your destination. Where you will fuel [...]
It’s time to tighten up your purse strings. Have you been wondering where on earth does all your hard-earned money go? Don’t worry; you’re not the only one. You work hard for your money and make more sacrifices than the average workforce (along with your family), so it’s safe to say that you deserve to [...]
Brake Safety Week began as a way to identify vehicles with brake system violations to help reduce the number of brake related crashes on our roadways. In 2015, brake-related violations represented 43% of all out-of-service violations issued during the International Roadcheck campaign. Since its inception in 1998, over 3.4 million brakes have been inspected and [...]
Recently an informal study of the cities with the worst Road Rage has been circulating across the internet. While the study was not formally generated, one thing is for sure, road rage is on the rise. As long haul drivers we see more than our fair share of road rage, a step up from aggressive [...]
A flash flood is caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours. Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains that rip through river beds, urban streets, or mountain canyons sweeping everything before them. They can occur within minutes or a few hours [...]
Roundabouts, or traffic circles, have been a part of the transportation system for a long time. One of the first circles in the United States was the Columbus Circle in New York City, built in 1905. As traffic volumes increase, traffic circles fell out of favour because of the high crash volumes and gridlocked traffic [...]
At the end of a long day, all a driver wants to do is find a spot to park the truck. This is not always an easy task and when drivers are desperate for parking they may make some bad decisions. A large percentage of truck and trailer accidents occur at truck stops. Difficult backs, [...]
The spring road restrictions in Manitoba and nearby jurisdictions are now in effect and it is important for all truck drivers to be prepared for detours, especially when making rural pickups and deliveries. Manitoba spring road restrictions will be in effect until May 31, 2016. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention, or rushing through a task that you have done thousands of times before. No matter how busy you are - stop and pay close attention while filling out your log book. Log Book Violations are Costly and Avoidable Filling out your log book incorrectly, or [...]
