There is a lot of planning in your average long haul trip. Experienced truck drivers generally can do more miles than newer, less experienced drivers because they do proper trip planning. We can't cover it all in one article so we'll talk about one aspect of trip planning here. Use Your Down Time Wisely As [...]
With a month and a half left to file our taxes, many of us are pouring over our receipts, calculating our log books, and asking ourselves “can I write that off?” While we’re not tax experts we can offer some guidance in the area of what truck drivers can write off. We do suggest that [...]
We've received some really great entries for the Len Dubois Colouring contest, but we could use some more. We're extending the deadline for the contest to March 31! We will be giving away 7 family passes, good for up to six people, to The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head exhibit at the Manitoba Children's Museum. [...]
If you’ve been following our blog then you’ll know that we’ve been going over the various aspects of a pre-trip inspection. Your pre-trip is a very important part of your daily routine. Completing a proper inspection will ensure that your equipment is in good working order before you start your day. In this, our third [...]
Over the next few years the trucking and transportation industries are going to see a large part of the current work force retire. These industries are about to become younger. There is going to be a huge demand for, not only quality truck drivers, but quality talent in dispatch, safety and compliance, logistics, management, and [...]
Healthy snacks are a very important part of a balanced diet. Not only does snacking between meals keep your energy levels up; it also helps control your appetite making you feel less hungry. Everyone should be eating two snacks a day; one between breakfast and lunch and the other between lunch and dinner. Here’s a [...]
In part two of vehicle inspections we'll focus on things inside the cab. You need to inspect your truck before each trip and the beginning of each day while on your trip. Malfunctioning equipment is a safety issue and can make you the target of costly tickets. Finding problems before you start your trip or [...]
The purpose of the spring road restrictions is to protect the highways from break-up during the spring thaw. During the spring, when warmer temperatures cause the road surface to break up and generally deteriorate, the highways most affected are restricted to lower axle weights and speed restrictions. Signs indicating that a road is posted for [...]
We are always looking for images to share with our fleet and our facebook friends. Our last Photo Challenge was a huge success, so let's see if we can keep the ball rolling. Of course it's a bit early to see the signs of spring here in Manitoba, but we know that it is arriving [...]
Pre-trips are important to trucking safety and truck maintenance. Pre-trips should be done when you start your trip and at the beginning of each work day. By completing a pre-trip you can avoid unnecessary break downs on the road, which come with hefty tow and road side assistance fees. In today’s article we’re focusing on [...]