Save the delays with trip planning tips: Driver’s Education December 23, 2021 Dale Carnegie famously said, “An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” In the business of driving a truck, when hours and minutes can really count, careful…
A trucker’s trucker reflects on a ‘lifetime of experiences’ December 22, 2021 As Bruce Thomson and I sat around his kitchen table on a sunny afternoon this past September, he was reflecting on a driving career that spanned more than 50 years.
Keep connected with the right fifth wheels and pintle hooks December 20, 2021 Fifth wheels are responsible for plenty of heavy lifting and pulling in the daily business of trucking, but they’re often an afterthought in the spec’ing process. That big plate with…
SuperTruck led to real-world truck gains, and more are coming December 20, 2021 Back in 2009, even the best trucks on the highway were averaging only six or seven miles per US gallon. Diligent drivers were pushing 8 mpg. Few came anywhere close…
Equipment Terminal tractors provide a good starting point for fleet electrification December 10, 2021 As truck fleets begin to contemplate what a zero-emissions transport future looks like, an increasing number are eyeing terminal tractors as an ideal application to familiarize themselves with electrification. And…
Sustainability Canadian businesses play leading role in race for electric trucks December 1, 2021 Discussions about electric trucks traditionally focus on California or China for good reason. They represent two of the world’s fastest-growing markets for such vehicles. But look closely and you’ll see…
Sustainability Electric trucks come with unique infrastructure needs December 1, 2021 Fleets accustomed to paying for fuel on weekly terms with an oil company are in a for a shock when electric vehicles are introduced. Driving into a refueling facility, pumping…
Sustainability Will battery- and fuel-cell-electric trucks both find a home? December 1, 2021 Until someone invents a flux capacitor or discovers dilithium crystals somewhere in our solar system, the transition away from fossil fuels will involve lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. These…
Sustainability 6 things to consider before electrifying your fleet December 1, 2021 The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles is exciting. Drivers love the lack of noise and vibration, and the immediate torque. Technicians like the simplicity of the powertrain, longer brake life…
The rewards of driving a tanker: Driver’s Education November 26, 2021 Driving liquid tankers isn’t dangerous, but it does require some advanced skills. With cargo that’s always moving, drivers need to stay a few steps ahead of the load, expecting and…
The finer points of winter driving: Driver’s Education November 25, 2021 The biggest mistake most drivers make when driving in snow is following too closely. If the roads are slippery — largely a given in snowy conditions — brake traction is…
A first-timer’s guide to winter truck driving: Driver’s Education November 19, 2021 Winter driving is part of a professional driver’s life in Canada, and it must be taken seriously. Nothing can prepare you for the pucker-inducing moment when the blowing snow from…
Truck fleets fend for themselves in cargo theft fight November 2, 2021 It’s much easier to keep the horse in the barn than chase it down once it’s escaped. Fleets that employ effective preemptive strategies are less likely to see freight go…
Informed drivers take bite out of cargo crime: Driver’s Education November 1, 2021 A truck driver’s day is fraught with stuff to worry about. Cargo theft probably isn’t near the top of the list. Most drivers are aware that loads get swiped all…
Equipment Why do lighting violations continue to be so prevalent? October 28, 2021 Today’s lighting systems have never been better and the tools available to fleets and drivers to ensure they’re functioning properly have never been more advanced. There are telematics platforms that…
