As a commercial truck driver, your work takes you down unknown routes. Planning for them in advance takes away the stress of uncertainties. So without spending any more time, here are the seven best routing apps tailored for commercial truck drivers. 1. Upper Route Planner Upper Route Planner tops the list with its robust features designed for commercial drivers. With this app, users can plan multi-stop routes, optimise deliveries, and improve efficiency. Its user-friendly interface helps drivers manage and navigate complex routes effortlessly. Another unique feature is analytics and reporting ..read more

As part of your truck driving responsibilities, you are required to keep a driver log. In earlier times, you needed to write your hours down in a book but with the recently introduced Electronic Logging Devices, tracking work has become easy. Beyond hours, it also tracks vehicle speed, brake usage, acceleration patterns, and idle time. These are important metrics for logistics companies and help them with maximizing productivity and minimizing employee fatigue.  It is also quite handy in helping truck drivers become more efficient and ensure rule compliance. Here’s how you can use driver ..read more

If you’re not sure whether to go for manual or automatic training you’re in the right place. Your choice boils down to how you imagine your career as a truck driver in Canada. While most companies have switched to automatic training, manual transmission is still a highly sought after skill. Let us break you down both, so you can make a choice that’s the best for you.  What is Manual Transmission Truck Training? Manual transmission truck training teaches drivers how to operate trucks with manual gearboxes. In this type of training, drivers learn to manually shift gears using a clutch pedal ..read more

While the rewards are plenty, a career in long haul trucking is physically and mentally demanding. Throughout the pandemic, truck drivers ensured that we received essentials on time. They spend countless hours on the road and often face challenges such as fatigue, loneliness, discomfort, and weather changes. You can avoid some challenges by creating a more comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere within your truck cabin and making some healthy lifestyle changes. Let’s talk more…  Here are 8 tips to become more comfortable with long haul trucking:  1. Prioritise Comfort in Your Cab Make y ..read more

Congratulations on becoming a truck driver! Now that you have your AZ licence, you are ready to seek employment opportunities. Our guide goes in detail on how to maximise your experience in a short span and get a well-paying job.   Here are 6 ways to gain maximum experience in your early years as a truck driver:  1. Capitalise on Temporary and Part-Time Work Part-time or temporary gigs are posted on an urgent basis and can be a great learning experience for a new driver. If the company likes your performance, they might offer you a more permanent position. It is also a good way ..read more

Without wasting any time, YES! It is still worth becoming a truck driver in 2024. It is a highly in demand role and if that’s where your passion lies, it will be a great career choice for you. In this blog we explain the good, bad, and great parts to truck driving in 2024 and hope you make the right choice!  Perks of becoming a truck driver in 2024 1. Good earning potential  Most truck drivers start with an average hourly pay of $17.50. Drivers with 2-5 years of experience make around $25/hour, while those with over a decade of experience make around $35/hour. The pay scale also vari ..read more

If you are a new trucking graduate, you would have come across fellow truckers complaining about how logistics companies have a high turnover rate in Canada. This all is amidst the several shortages reports that companies and trucking associations are putting out every month. So does it mean that a company that has a high turnover rate is not a good employer? There’s more to the story and the numbers, and here’s why….  Most drivers quit within their first year of trucking  While it’s now difficult to break into long-haul logistics jobs, truckers working with them have a high incident ..read more

If you just graduated with a Class A or D licence or about to, you might be actively looking for a truck driving job. While there’s a demand for truck drivers across Canada as a fresh graduate you will face some difficulties with long-haul trucking jobs. Since these are highly demanding jobs, most companies prefer hiring more experienced truckers that know routes and regulations well. Experience is important in trucking and logistics companies open positions where they train new graduates on their routes but they don’t come by that easily.  Here’s how to find a truck driving job with no e ..read more

Over the last couple years, we’ve written several blogs on Canada’s trucking shortage and how it impacts the economy. While mass efforts have been made across the country, the industry still has 9,600 immediate job openings for truck drivers. This report was published by the Canadian Trucking Alliance, which also revealed that we need 55,000 drivers by 2024 to meet the driver shortage.  Trucking HR, a nonprofit industry organisation, has identified 23,532 driver vacancies. To combat this shortage, Canada implemented pro-immigration policies that facilitate work permits and permanent resid ..read more

Commercial truck driving is currently one of the most lucrative careers in Ontario. With the demand still growing, this career has become a safe way for new immigrants to make their place in the Canadian economy. When compared to a 3-year college degree, getting your AZ license costs only a fraction but offers the same pay scale and career growth opportunities. Having said that, planning for expenses in advance makes for a smoother process and avoids surprises in the future.  Cost Breakdown of an AZ license in Ontario 1. Training Costs To appear for the AZ license test, you are required t ..read more