E-Bulletin: Rogers Pass Stopping and Parking Restrictions
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by The Trucking Network
2d ago
E-Bulletin March 15/2024 Stopping and Parking Restrictions for Commercial Truck Drivers in Glacier National Park In early November, Parks Canada proposed  stopping and parking restrictions in the Rogers Pass  summit area of Glacier National Park, BC due to  safety concerns.   Thank you for providing your input. Based on  feedback received, changes were made to the  […] The post E-Bulletin: Rogers Pass Stopping and Parking Restrictions appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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January-February 2024 EDITION
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by The Trucking Network
2w ago
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Feb 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada
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by OTA
3w ago
While the fight against human trafficking is a year-round battle, Canada has designated Feb. 22 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which provides an important opportunity to join a national conversation about the issue and leverage the momentum gained on the topic that day and in the month leading up to it. Truckers Against Trafficking […] The post Feb 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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CVSA part 2 (TPV operation)
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
Testing and verifying the proper operation of the tractor protection valve is very simple, and it should be part of your daily pre-trip inspection. That being said, the number of drivers who actually perform a full and proper pre-trip inspection is few and far between. We have all seen “that” driver who crawls out of […] The post CVSA part 2 (TPV operation) appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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CVSA 2024 part 1
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
The focus of this year’s annual CVSA safety blitz, scheduled from May 14-16 should make be extremely easy to pass. The focus this year is on substance abuse and the proper operation of the tractor protection system. Passing the substance abuse criteria shouldn’t be a problem at all, but every year we read about impaired […] The post CVSA 2024 part 1 appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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Speed Kills
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
We’ve all heard the saying “Speed Kills”, and it’s even more relevant with semi-trucks. They take much longer to come to a stop at any speed, upwards of 150 meters from 100 km/h to 0 km/h. If you’re too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t be able to stop before running […] The post Speed Kills appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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Wheels off
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
Did you actively prevent losing a set of wheels today, or were you just lucky? Having wheels come off your truck or trailer, though quite rare, is one of the most serious safety violations to be found in trucking. Even out-of-adjustment brakes are somewhat effective, but wheels separating are not only of no use to […] The post Wheels off appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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Speed Kills
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
We’ve all heard the saying “Speed Kills”, and it’s even more relevant with semi-trucks. They take much longer to come to a stop at any speed, upwards of 150 meters from 100 km/h to 0 km/h. If you’re too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t be able to stop before running […] The post Speed Kills appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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The Feds, Provinces & Territories Must Work Together to effectively Monitor Carrier Safety Fitness
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by Mike Millian
1M ago
The Feds, Provinces & Territories Must Work Together to Effectively Monitor Carrier Safety Fitness The System in place currently has been broken for a long time, and solutions offered by the Industry have yet to be acted upon (the below is an exert of a communication that was sent by the PMTC to the CCMTA, […] The post The Feds, Provinces & Territories Must Work Together to effectively Monitor Carrier Safety Fitness appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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Safe loading / Unloading
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by Don Taylor
1M ago
Whenever you’re loading at a facility, be it loading a van at a loading dock or loading a flat deck outside, always exercise extreme caution and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. Most facilities have a minimum requirement for PPE, which is closed-toe shoes and a hi-vis reflective vest. Exceeding the requirements […] The post Safe loading / Unloading appeared first on The Trucking Network Inc ..read more
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