by Cecilia Taylor | May 13, 2020 | Industry Information, Emerging Technology
It’s no secret that distracted driving is one of the most common causes of collisions. Did you know that with text messaging, there is a 23.2 times greater risk of crashes or near miss incidents?...
by Cecilia Taylor | Apr 9, 2020 | Industry Information, News, COVID-19
Minister Garneau continues to show his strong public support for the trucking industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis. From assisting the industry through the reshaping of the border, amendments to regulations related to trucking, essential service definition and...
by Cecilia Taylor | Apr 7, 2020 | Industry Information, COVID-19
Trucking companies have been forced to change the way they run their fleet. Sharing vehicles is common in the industry and ensuring vehicles are clean and safe to enter is important during COVID-19. Drivers should clean interiors of shared vehicles before and after...
by Jordan Ewart | Feb 13, 2020 | Industry Information
In the Trucking and Transportation industry, slips trips and falls are an all too common occurrence. Workers in the trucking industry face numerous slip and trip hazards depending on the type of work they do. This reinforces the importance of three-point contact....
by Jordan Ewart | Jan 24, 2020 | Industry Information, News, Cross-Border
We’re writing to let you know about a change to the medical reciprocity agreement between Canada and the United States (US) with respect to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operators with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus. Effective Sept. 9, 2019 the prohibition on...
by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | Industry Information, WCB
Tools and air powered tools are commonly used by the trucking industry. Such powerful equipment brings with it risks of injury. Steps to safely operating power tools 1. Personal protective equipment Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes and appropriate grip...
