‘I have talked to lots of drivers of many different races, and there are good drivers in all groups’ CHARLTON-DACK, Ont. — Northern municipalities are being given
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Category: Safety
Okanagan resident sharpens skills with Continuing Studies program
Vernon resident Keith Schmaltz spent most of his career working in the heavy-duty equipment industry. But after a nearly 40-year career, he decided he wanted
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MELT truck driver training standards are only minimums, and gaps remain
When Ontario established mandatory entry-level training (MELT), the original intent was to establish a minimum amount of training and expected level of competency before someone
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SLEEPING, STOPPING, SWERVING: Bad drivers put lives at risk on GTA highways
There is no shortage of bad drivers putting lives in jeopardy on GTA highways – and their risky behavior is often caught on video these
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Strategies to fight driver fatigue go beyond Hours of Service
Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving but don’t realize that drowsy driving can be just as fatal — and likely
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How to manage Canadian truck drivers who use cannabis
Despite the overall shift in society’s attitude towards the drug, cannabis remains an illegal substance under U.S. federal law and continues to pose challenges for
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‘SAFETY RISK’: Transport Canada recalling certain Ford, Hyundai and Nissan vehicles and warning drivers about fire and crash hazards
Transport Canada is issuing recalls for vehicles made by Hyundai, Ford and Nissan for various safety issues. Hyundai is issuing recalls for the 2013-2016 Santa
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Things to Avoid as a Truck Driver
There are countless things that truck drivers can do to damage their trucks – but let us break down those things into the worst things
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Ram recall: 120K trucks called back in Canada over tailgate closing issue
Stellantis is recalling 120,000 Ram pickup trucks in Canada as part of worldwide call back of roughly 1.4 million vehicles because the tailgates may not
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The quest to get truck drivers to stop worrying and love the ELD
Truck drivers say this technology makes their jobs worse SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Quebec — This humble trucking reporter spent a few days last week in Quebec at
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