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In Canada, the National Safety Code requires that all commercially registered vehicles complete an annual inspection or Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP inspections). When the inspection is complete and all required repair work has been finished the vehicle...

Today’s engines are like nothing we’ve seen before; fuel efficient, monstrous power, tight tolerances, and packed with more technology than pretty well anything from the ’80s. This means it is more important than ever to know the proper way of cleaning your engine. ...

If you are a truck driver, there’s a very good chance that you will have to drive through snow at some point. This is never fun when you are behind the wheel of a big rig, as it has the potential to be very dangerous. However, when you are careful and when you...

No one likes to think about getting into an accident when they get behind the wheel. However, the road can be a very dangerous place. Even when you are paying close attention and doing everything right, strange things can happen. You can’t control the other drivers on...

When you drive a diesel truck, you can be relatively sure that the engine is going to keep going for as long as the rest of the truck does, as long as you are properly maintaining the vehicle. However, that’s not to say that you won’t occasionally have problems when...

Diesel engines have many advantages when compared to gas engines. They can improve your fuel economy, and because they are durable they can provide you with a much longer life for the vehicle. They work well, and they are very reliable. However, they do need to have...

Driving a truck, whether you are a freelancer or you work for a commercial trailer company, can be a great experience. You are out on the open road, and you are essentially your own boss. It’s a good way to make a living, and it can actually be quite a bit of fun....

Driving a big rig is a big responsibility. You are behind the wheel of a massive, heavy vehicle, and you have to be very careful. You need to be confident when you are driving, and that can be a challenge, even for veteran drivers. Those who are fresh out of school...

To reduce problems with your truck, and to reduce the chance of an accident, it is very important that you take preventative maintenance and a daily inspection very seriously. Never let it simply become routine and something where you are merely going through the...

Have you always thought it would be nice to get out on the open road and just drive? If this sounds more appealing to you than working in a cubicle or working in a factory, and you’ve decided that you want to become a truck driver, you need to understand what it takes...

If you are getting a single truck for your business, or you already own a fleet, then you are probably running those vehicles on diesel fuel. Vehicles that have a diesel engine have a number of advantages and benefits that make them an ideal choice. Let’s look at some...

When you have a small fleet of trucks, or a single heavy truck, you might be tempted to do some of the repairs and oil changes on your own. You might feel that it will save time and money, but the reality is that it could cost you quite a bit more in the end. Unless...

While many types of automobiles are using synthetic oil, the trucking industry has still been reluctant to use them for a number of different reasons. The most obvious reason is the cost associated with the synthetics. They tend to cost between three and four times as...

When you own a fleet of trucks, you have a number of important things you have to consider when it comes to maintenance and repairs. All of your trucks will need to have oil changes at some point, so it makes sense to work with a quality company that can handle all of...

Once you finish trucking school and are ready to start your career, you still have quite a bit to learn. Even though you have the basics down, and you know the techniques of how to drive your truck with the best of them, you will still be learning for some time. The...

Heavy truck drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel – far more than most other people. This is true whether they are driving a local route or they are traveling across the country or out of the country. You will find a number of rules and regulations that drivers...

When your fleet drivers are out on the job and driving long distance, it is extremely important that they follow all of the rules and Canadian regulations. This includes the hours of service regulations. The following is a listing of the important considerations for...

Spending long hours on the road can be draining on the mind and on the eyes, and this can lead to being tired behind the wheel, which is something you never want to experience. Truckers should never drive when they are tired. It’s better to pull off the road and get...

When you have a trucking fleet, you need to make sure that the vehicles are safe and that they are in operable condition at all times. Managing even a small fleet can be a challenge, but it is possible with just a little planning and some hard work. Create Maintenance...

Many fleet owners want to know some of the best ways to increase the time between their oil changes, as this can help them to cut down on costs. If your trucks are in need of oil changes, it is important for them to receive the proper service they need so they remain...

With summer just around the corner, it is time to think about all of the changes that are happening on the roadways. Even though winter and snow are on the way out, it’s no reason to start getting careless. The following will provide you and your drivers with some...

While it might sound a bit like science fiction when you first hear about it, a number of vehicles that are moving out of the prototype stages are actually able to drive without much human input. In fact, in Nevada in the US, there’s actually a self-driving truck...

A fleet of heavy trucks can be quite costly to operate. Even when you have just a few trucks, there is a chance that you could be wasting money right now without realizing it. If you aren’t utilizing preventative maintenance for the trucks, the money is slipping right...

When you have a small fleet of trucks, one of the most important things to develop as early as possible is a heavy truck preventative maintenance plan. Having one of these plans in place for your company reduces the number of repairs and replacements you will need...

The field of commercial trucking in Canada has a number of rules and regulations that drivers and fleets need to follow if they want to stay in business. They need to abide by the number of hours that drivers can work in a given day, and they need to make sure that...

Whether you are a solo truck driver with your own truck in Calgary, or you have a fleet of trucks, you know that those vehicles are the reason you are in business. Without them, you would not be able to do your work, naturally. This means that one of the most...

When most drivers talk about keeping their truck in good shape, they are talking about the mechanical maintenance including a truck clutch repair and the exterior for the most part. While those things are certainly important, you also need to consider the importance...

A sedentary lifestyle can be very dangerous. It’s bad for the heart, and it can lead to people putting on weight rather quickly. Even though the truck is constantly moving, working as a trucker is a sit down type of job for the most part. Some drivers might be in...

Truck drivers who are going through training learn about the importance of a pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle. It is something that should be innate with all truckers out there, but some end up letting the inspections slide after they have some time in the...

No one likes to see the prices at the pump creep up, and that goes double for truck drivers and fleet companies who are relying on driving as a source of income. Still, the cost keeps creeping higher. Fortunately, heavy truckers can use some simple tips to help them...