TRUCKING
Is There Opportunity For Career Advancement For Truck Drivers?
Did you know that according to the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, 90% of goods ordered online or in person are shipped by logistics systems and professional drivers? Also, 4000+ new professional drivers will be required within the Atlantic Provinces by 2025! With these numbers it’s hard to ignore the fact that professional drivers are needed,…
Five Tips For New Drivers
Driving a truck isn’t for everyone. Long hours, being away from home, and living out of a transport truck are just some of the requirements of being a truck driver. Like many other professions, you have to take the good with the bad. Sure, you’re driving for a few hours, but imagine the things you’ll…
Useful Apps For Truck Drivers
Traveling solo is a large part of being a truck driver. Where this is often a sought after part of the career, it can also be taxing mentally, physically, and emotionally. Self-care is important regardless of your profession and it’s requirements. Being as alert and attentive as this profession requires doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time…
Benefits of ELD’s In Commercial Trucking
ELD’s are electronic logging devices that connect to the truck’s motor, automatically tracking hours of service. The driving time is restricted for safety reasons. The ELD can transfer its information to dispatch or transportation officers during an inspection or while at a weigh station. Police can also use this information to investigate an accident as…
Winter Driving Tips for Truckers
It’s that time of year, unpredictable weather can leave even the most seasoned drivers on edge. Winter demands a heightened sense of awareness, patience, and attentiveness, leaving drivers feeling exhausted, and strained. Being prepared and educated on the best ways to combat the dangers of winter driving may relieve some of the tension associated with driving…