One of the worst thing a truck driver can do on the road is eat fast food consistently while on the road. It's bad for your health and, let's be honest, we feel awful after one of those grease ball burgers. Try making these home cooked pork chops at home and enjoy them on the [...]
Last year our own Jason Dubois attended the Surface Transportation Summit 2015 and participated in the Carrier Shipper panel discussing transportation capacity. Shippers and carriers have many issues to deal with on a daily basis to fulfill clients’ expectations. Shippers and transportation managers are dealing with a decline in shipping capacity in the transportation industry. [...]
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 [...]
We’ve all been taught about safe following distances and yet tailgating is still among the top five causes of roadway accidents. Despite what you may believe, driving within feet of the vehicle in front of you is not going to get you to your destination any quicker. As a driver you must keep a proper [...]
One of the very basic things that all truck drivers must understand and master is effective trip planning. You need to know how you are going to reach your destination before you get there. Effective trip planning will help you answer five basic questions: Where am I going? How long will it take to get [...]
Submitted by Jeremy Derricks Trucking involves long hours of driving. It gets boring on the open road. It's obvious drivers will play some sort of audio for entertainment to occupy the time. Radio is the most readily available source of entertainment and news. It's a must for local traffic and weather reports. The success of [...]
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the freight being loaded onto the trailer is done so properly. Should there ever be an issue with a shipper drivers should contact dispatch or their driver service manager before leaving the dock. 11.5% of all vehicles put out of service during the 2014 CVSA Roadcheck were [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 pick ups and deliveries. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted road. The fines are steep, ranging in the hundreds to thousands [...]
