Selfempowerment

Truckers and safety advocates oppose efforts to lower age for CDL holders

OOIDA seeks to enjoin PA turnpike from diverting excess toll dollars to PennDOT for other uses

A well-filmed video of professional heavy haulers overcoming many obstacles and getting the job done safely.

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CDL Practice Test Tanker Endorsement

This is a 25 question practice test that is similar to the DMV CDL tanker endorsement test.

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Time management Tips For Truck Drivers

Even a hardened veteran driver can face fatigue and hardships when taking on a long drive. Any truck driver can tell you that. Driving many long hours day after day can start taking its toll both mentally and physically, so learning how to manage your time properly so as to stay safe, on time and rested.

While we all have unique skills, different goals, and distinct responsibilities, but one…

Lucas moves from the ring to the road

MONTREAL, Que. — Eric Lucas first raised the WBC world middleweight championship belt over his head in July 2001, and managed to hold on to the boxing title for two years. But when his time as a professional fighter came to an end in 2010, it was time to look for a new career. At first, he ran a dairy. Then a café in Estrie. The idea of entering the trucking industry came after that.

Prairie provinces look to mandate training

REGINA, Sask. – Saskatchewan is joining Manitoba in a move to mandate training for entry-level truck drivers, following the bus and truck crash in Humboldt that killed 16.

What’s that in your bag? Swag

Gratuit. Livre. Zadarmo. However you say it, it’s free. At conventions it’s the Stuff We All Get – SWAG. At every trucking convention, nearly every booth features some kind of giveaway, and Truck World 2018 was no different. With more than 500 exhibitors – including more than 75 companies in the two-day recruiting pavilion – my mission was clear: hit every booth and come away with as much free…

Video: Fuel for thought, and action

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Some of the most important factors behind spec’ing decisions are those that promise better fuel economy. A panel of experts at the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit (CFMS) discussed how claims should be weighed, and steps that will deliver a return on investments.

Truck World Day 3: A video recap

TORONTO, Ont. — Can’t get enough of Truck World? Jim Park has you covered with a wrap up and review of this year’s show. Watch everything from day three including the Highway Star of the Year presentation, a celebration of women in trucking, and much more from the showroom floor.

Flatbed Securement Pipe load

Heavy load of steel pipe. It;s important for these type of loads to have a least 2 belly wraps cinching down. 2 straps within the first 5 ft of the load, then a strap every 6 ft. across the rest of the load , then 2 straps within the last 5 ft. of the load.

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Hino unveils Class 8 XL to Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — There is a saying that you should go big or go home. Hino Trucks has answered the call with the Canadian reveal of its XL Series. The event at the Truck World trade show officially marks the […]

Makin named fleet maintenance manager of the year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jason Makin is just another good Kingston boy. Nine years ago, after a career as a technician with the Canadian Forces followed by some time at Toyota Motor Company, Makin and his wife decided to return to their hometown in Eastern Ontario. He took a job as the fleet maintenance manager with Cruikshank Construction. Nearly a decade later Makin is the Volvo Fleet Maintenance…

Autocar to get first Cummins X12 engines

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Autocar Trucks will be the first North American truck manufacturer to offer the new Cummins X12 engine. The 11.8-liter X12 diesel engine will be offered in ACX refuse trucks beginning in October, when Cummins starts full production of the X12 at its Jamestown, N.Y. facility. Autocar will begin accepting orders for X12-powered trucks in June. According to Autocar, the X12 will…