Wipe off the headlights, brake lights, taillights, and turn signals so that others can see you. Do this frequently during a heavy storm. Those few extra minutes could save your life. [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
Leave a larger following distance between you and the vehicle in front. Test studies show that the heavier the vehicle, the greater the stopping distance. [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
Please use full lighting system for safety and make your trip safer. #WinterDriving #TruckerTipON [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
Slow down before ramps and bridges. Avoid rollovers by slowing down before exit ramps. #TruckerTipON [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
Extreme weather demands extra time. Please drive carefully and fully prepared with winter essentials! Stay alert! #WinterDriving [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
Check road and weather conditions on website, Twitter or call 511 for hands-free, voice-activated service. #WinterDriving [sam id=”9″ codes=”true”]
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says officials from Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s office have confirmed media reports suggesting the new government is moving forward to replace current requirements for truck drivers to complete paper log books with a mandate that trucks be equipped with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) as the standard mechanism for monitoring, auditing […]
Challenger Motor Freight and Fleet Tax Services have come on board as the Platinum Sponsors of the 2016 Smart Trucker seminar series. Presented by Road Today Media Group and industry trainer & author Bruce Outridge, the Smart Trucker seminar series will off er advanced techniques for drivers and owner operators above what they learn at the carrier or training program. […]
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for 1,374 2013-2015 Ford Police Interceptor Sedans in Canada equipped with a police accessory auxiliary battery system that was installed by one Qualified Vehicle Modifier, after the vehicles were produced but before they were delivered to customers. In some cases, the wiring that connects the auxiliary battery […]
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s winter driving brochures available in English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Polish, Russian and Urdu languages are educational resources to help commercial drivers prepare for winter driving conditions. They contain helpful information about driving safely in winter conditions, and winter road maintenance practices that drivers should be aware of. Please make your trip safer by […]