I'm not sure why you would want to run your truck down Hwy 95 from Golden to Cranbrook. That is some of the most rugged terrain you will encounter...
I'm not sure about the USA but for Rogers Pass the climb to the top of it is steep at 8% grade when you're going East, and the descent is deadly...
"Threatens to fire me if i dont deliver this load..." First of all don't turn the key on an uninsured truck. You'll get a huge ticket and black...
If you're going to attempt this I'd recommend you do it when your first trailer is loaded down with freight and at no other time ever attempt this...
Class 100 is required when pulling a large trailer or two trailers or when the combined vehicle weight exceeds 5500KG.
When working in BC it helps to have a low center of gravity, so you can change direction in a hurry if need be and keep the dirty side down.
If you've had a wheel change, it's up to the driver to do their due diligence to check that no wheel lugs are loose, there is no rust around the...
Research the market and find out what loads pay the most, what work you are actually willing and able to tolerate, and how much yearly volume...
Are you suffering from premature shifting? Your truck will jerk too soon if you shift prematurely. Work on shifting slower to delay jerking. I...
Were you working federal or provincial trucking? Depending on where your route took you the rules for labour codes are different. If you never...
I also forgot to mention this: Every fall change out your air dryer cartridge/canister. It's cheap insurance, and you can do it yourself. The...
You don't want to blow up your diff lockers. Make sure your drive tires are all the same tread depth. If the front and rear axles rotate at...
Also always make sure your drive tires are in top shape, have them changed in the fall with fresh tread, and do not use those cheap discount...
On the contrary, If you are a beginner I would recommend you start out at around a couple hours before sunset just so you can get to Princeton by...
Make sure you have a plan to manage your heart and blood pressure and your weight if you're serious about this career long-term. You have to pass...
Working with B-Trains you'll need to make sure your specifying the right type of chains. You're going to want the most hardened, and thickest...
As a precaution always make sure you make a log book. Don't rely on your company to produce logs on your behalf when you're local. If you're...
Reefer drivers who set their reefer units to start/stop when parking at a truck stop should have the refrigerant drained and a/c compressor...
One thing you had to deal with is the noise from the high horsepower engine as well during idle while trying to sleep and while going down the...
When I see those plastic covers I'm usually okay with them staying on the drive axles but for the steer axle I will remove them and install the...
