Equipment Containing risks while working on tanker trailers October 27, 2021 Working in, on, and around tanker trailers can be intimidating. Their slick, rounded surfaces make working atop such trailers dangerous, especially at roadside or in the elements. The chemicals such…
Transportation Protection, cleaning help battle corrosion October 18, 2021 As trucks begin their seasonal treks through icy and snow-covered roads, fleets renew the battle against the corrosion that perpetually gnaws at their equipment. But how much do you know…
Understand the limits of cross-border trucking: Driver’s Education October 18, 2021 Cross-border trucking opens up many new horizons for drivers. But on top of the additional earning opportunities comes greater scrutiny, and a new set of rules and regulations to understand.
AMTs perform, protect, and deserve some care October 8, 2021 Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) have found a sweet spot. Rather than leaving drivers to find their own gears, the underlying shift logic makes the choices, drawing on inputs such as…
Transportation Inspections boost safety on slick roads October 4, 2021 A thorough pre-trip inspection (PTI) will keep everyone safe on the road as winter looms around the corner. A driver should never compromise on the PTI which should take 25…
Your future BEVs will require new PPE September 29, 2021 Technicians working on electric vehicles will have to get used to wearing some new personal protective equipment (PPE). This might include high-voltage safety gloves, a high-voltage safety apron, insulated shoes,…
Electric trucks will have fewer parts, but there will be maintenance September 29, 2021 Trucking has been clamoring for maintenance-free trucks for decades. We may finally have such a unicorn with battery-electric trucks – or at least as close to maintenance-free as we can…
Electric truck tires will be the same … but different September 29, 2021 Tires will always be round and black, but don’t let that fool you. The operating characteristics of battery-electric drivetrains — coupled with heavy batteries — will change the way tires…
Human Resources Dispatchers ensure trucks keep rolling September 16, 2021 As millions of trucks travel on North American highways toward their destinations, people are huddled behind computer screens and talking on phones day and night, planning, monitoring, and solving problems…
Let it snow, and chain up tires in B.C.: Driver’s Education September 15, 2021 Among the many skills you’ll never be taught in most Canadian truck driving schools is how to use tire chains. There’s little to no need to learn the skill anywhere…
Transportation Dishonest schools hinder safety September 1, 2021 “There is no shortage of drivers, there is a shortage of quality drivers,” says a trucking consultant. Paramjit Singh of FSI Freight Solutions says Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities…
Business Management Can a computerized in-cab coach make you a better driver? September 1, 2021 As with most things in trucking, even how we coach drivers has been transformed by technology. Computer-generated driver scorecards allow fleets to identify drivers who are at the greatest risk…
White glove deliveries are the final step in the Final Mile August 31, 2021 Final Mile deliveries represent more than their fair share of challenges, ranging from expedited timelines to routes that wind through tight residential streets. The customers who receive such freight have…
Cylinder deactivation promises fuel efficiency and lower emissions August 24, 2021 There has always been some debate over the relative fuel efficiency of engines of varying displacement. No matter the displacement, a certain amount of fuel is required to deliver a…
Wide-base tires present unique needs August 24, 2021 Wide-base single tires were touted as fuel- and weight-saving wonders when they first appeared on the market. And while the weight savings remain undisputed, low-rolling-resistance dual tires have narrowed the…
