There are many things that a truck driver wouldn’t leave home without. Log book . . . check. Map . . . check. Cell Phone . . . check. Sunscreen . . . uh, wait a minute, that’s not on the packing list. You know the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to UV Rays and [...]
http://youtu.be/egHSfCiSb60 On July 1, 2013 new U.S hours of service come into effect. This brief video shows several practical examples of the new restart rules. The time to restart your hours remain 34 hours but must include two back to back periods from 1am to 5am. You are limited to one restart in a seven day period. [...]
Summer is a great time to be a truck driver. We go to some of the most beautiful and scenic places. We don’t have to deal with the ice, snow, and cold of winter. Summer does present challenging and severe weather such as tornadoes, flash floods and hurricanes; which can be dangerous and even lethal. [...]
Thunder storms consist of lightning, rain, and high winds. If you’ve been in Oklahoma or Nebraska during a storm with a lot of lightning you know it’s quite a sight. Flat plains and a lot of sky make a lightning display an amazing light show. Lightning is also one of the most underrated severe weather [...]
By now we’ve all seen the devastation from the tornado outside of Oklahoma City. While writing this, the death toll is around 24 and over 200 injured. Professional truck drivers travel to all parts of North America. The various regions offer varying weather and climate year round and all regions have severe weather. It’s important [...]
The Professional Truck Driving Championship returns June 15, 2013 at Peterbilt Manitoba - 1895 Brookside Blvd., Winnipeg,MB. This event showcases the skills of professional drivers and what we really do out there. The competition tests professional truck drivers skills with written tests, trip inspection station and a driving track! If your interested in trucking or [...]
Needed full time Class 1 city driver, excellent pay package with group benefits. Up to 50hrs a week. Must have good abstract and Criminal search. Flatdeck experience would be a great asset but not required. Send resume to 204-783-0352 attn Driver Services or call John 204-783-2798 ext 309 to set up interview.