The public’s perception of truck drivers is overwhelmingly positive. In a research report by Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), 87% of survey respondents held favourable impressions of the trucking industry, up from 67% in 2019 when the survey was last taken. Over 50% of respondents said truckers are “safer drivers than the general public”. When […]
The annual North American wide Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place from June 4th – 6th. The 72-hour blitz is the largest targeted enforcement program in the world with an average of 17 trucks and buses being inspected every minute in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Since beginning in 1998, […]
There’s no doubt about it, the trailer market is on fire. A strong surge in orders in the later half of 2018 filled available slots for this year’s manufacturing. And just because you’re ready to add to your fleet doesn’t mean the OEMs are willing to accommodate your orders. There’s reluctance among OEMs to accept […]
The Canadian Farmer Almanac’s experience-driven formula for weather prediction is historically accurate 80% of the time. This winter 2019 is supposed to be unusually cold with bone-chilling temperatures in February. Why is this important? It’s because no other part of a commercial truck is as failure-prone in cold weather than a starter battery. Batteries Don’t […]
When comparing labour rates at a repair facility, many people believe that a cheaper hourly rate equates to a lower cost. This is equivalent to the idea that a cooked burger made with regular ground beef will weigh the same as one made with lean ground beef. A pound is not a pound. One contains […]
How often should I rotate my tires? Your tires should be rotated every other oil change or every 30,000kms. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear. Is it really necessary to replace my timing belt at the manufacturer-recommended intervals? Yes. The failure of a timing belt is many diesel trucks […]