The fall, they say, is supposed to be a little more drawn out than in past years; with a mixture of well above average temperatures and seasonal norms. Unfortunately, it appears that both summer and fall may have already come and gone in some regions. This image is the unhappy scene from Mono Country Tourism [...]
If you’re driving down the road, obviously your looking out the windshield, but are you looking far enough ahead? Looking ahead 12 to 15 seconds gives you a solid advantage, just don’t forget to watch the vehicles closer to you as well. Looking ahead you’ll be able to: See vehicles coming onto the highway, into [...]
Starting September 1, 2016, commercial trucks need to start carrying chains in the truck. Even if you have never chained up and never intend to chain up, you must carry a set of chains that includes four singles and two triples. Rest assured DOT officials will be checking for chains and will issue warnings and [...]
Every now and again, a story creeps up in the news that shows concerned citizens fearing for their lives because of increased truck traffic. A lot of the fear of trucks comes from a lack of understanding of the industry and misguided reports showcasing the trucking industry in a poor light. As with anything, you [...]
One year ago, Jason Dubois was abandoned on a remote Manitoba Island with only a cell phone and a list of contacts he could call to help rescue him. His goal was two-fold: 1. Increase awareness of the services provided by Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Air Ambulance. 2. Raise $50,000 to be rescued [...]
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 [...]
No one likes getting pulled over by traffic police. It’s time-consuming and usually comes along with a hefty fine, depending on the infraction. In doing research for this article we found many articles with some far out there theories on how to avoid getting pulled over. The reality of the situation, though, is that there [...]
It seems that there have been a higher number of dust storms rolling through the desert states, or perhaps they are just being reported more. One thing for sure, though, dust storms are dangerous for motorists. A dust storm usually arrives suddenly as an advancing wall of dust and debris which can be miles long [...]
Far too often truck drivers look at DOT and scale officers as rivals. This week maybe even more so as we drivers find themselves in the midst of CVSA Roadcheck 2016. The thing of it is, though, safety on the roads is important. Enforcement of laws and regulations is vital to the trucking industry and [...]
Backing a truck is one of the most difficult and dangerous manoeuvres to perform. It is frustrating and time-consuming; a skill that can only be learned by doing your reps. Like everything in trucking, the most important thing about backing is to make safety your priority. If you’re new to the industry or haven’t mastered [...]
