Transportation 10 tips for truckers who face wildfires June 5, 2023 As wildfires continue to burn from Alberta to Quebec and Nova Scotia, a Quebec-based resource is offering several tips to truckers who may find themselves in high-risk areas – particularly…
Health & Safety How truck drivers can exercise on the road January 18, 2023 Truck drivers can get on the road to a healthier lifestyle by exercising consistently. Dr. Mark Manera, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, says it begins with small…
Transportation Truck Tips: How to check tractor-trailer brakes (video) January 13, 2023 Daily vehicle inspection requirements include a check of the operational parts of an air brake system, like the governor, the air compressor and the low-air-pressure warning devices. This portion…
Transportation Truck Tips: How to mark and measure brake adjustment (video) January 13, 2023 Commercial drivers are required by law to ensure their brakes are in working order and properly adjusted. The mark-and-measure method is considered the only reliable means of measuring brake…
Transportation Truck Tips: How to couple and uncouple a trailer (video) January 13, 2023 After you arrive at the yard and identify the trailer you are to pick up, scan the area in front of the trailer for obstacles before backing under it.
Transportation Truck Tips: How to adjust 5th wheels and trailer bogeys (video) January 13, 2023 Because of commercial vehicle gross-weight and axle-weight regulations, drivers will occasionally need to reposition the 5th wheel or the trailer axles for proper weight distribution. This video explains how…
Transportation Truck Tips: How to set and adjust truck mirrors (video) January 13, 2023 Mirrors must be adjusted properly to get the best view of what’s behind you and beside you. Proper adjustment can help you back straighter and track your trailer wheels…
Transportation Truck Tips: How to back up a tractor-trailer (video) January 13, 2023 Backing a tractor-trailer accurately and safely is a skill that has to be learned and mastered. You will run into all kinds of different backing situations in your…
Human Resources 6 tips to conduct a better road test November 24, 2022 How can an employer be sure that a candidate for a truck driving job would not be a risk to company assets, customer cargo, other road users, and themselves? Comprehensive…
Transportation 8 tips for driving a truck across the Canada-U.S. border November 8, 2022 For many truck drivers, crossing the Canada-U.S. border is a regular part of the job. According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), about 120,000 drivers from Canada are engaged in…
Business Management Is your fleet recession-ready? 5 tips to managing a downturn. October 26, 2022 Trucking is a cyclical business and after most carriers enjoyed some record financial quarters, the economy seems poised to turn south. “It’s scary out there,” Lee Klaskow, senior analyst –…
Health & Safety 10 ways for fleets to improve, foster safety culture September 29, 2022 Fleets with excellent safety standards don’t overpay for insurance and are an underwriter’s dream. Other carriers can learn from these organizations, and bring their drivers home safe, prevent losses, and…
Health & Safety 5 ways to eat healthier on the road September 21, 2022 You are what you eat, as the saying goes, and eating well on the road isn’t always easy. It’s easier to find junk food than healthy food, although the availability…
Transportation 6 tips to fight road rage August 29, 2022 Professional drivers spend much more time on the road than the general public. As a result, they are more likely to be confronted with aggressive situations involving other drivers. Here…
Business Management 5 (more) ways to reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint August 26, 2022 Truck fleets continue to make environmentally friendly investments, particularly when it comes to adopting fuel-efficient vehicles. But there are other steps the businesses can take to reduce carbon footprints –…
