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Ensuring Road Safety in Canada: The Critical Role of Hours of Service and Compliance in Trucking

Ensuring Road Safety in Canada: The Critical Role of Hours of Service and Compliance in Trucking

May 09, 2025 | Drivers, Hours of Service, Safety

The trucking industry is the backbone of Canada's economy, transporting goods across vast distances.

Essential Safety Guide for Truckers in Saskatchewan: Pulling Over and Handling Breakdowns.

Essential Safety Guide for Truckers in Saskatchewan: Pulling Over and Handling Breakdowns.

May 09, 2025 | Drivers, Safety, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's vast, open highways present unique challenges for truckers, especially with limited pull-offs.

Transportation Ministers Take Action to Improve Truck Safety, Address Underground Economy and Critical Infrastructure

Transportation Ministers Take Action to Improve Truck Safety, Address Underground Economy and Critical Infrastructure

Feb 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Cargo Insurance, Driver Shortage, Government, News Releases, Safety

Trucking issues took centre stage at Friday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, with...

Driving Forward - The Road Ahead for 2025

Driving Forward - The Road Ahead for 2025

Jan 08, 2025 | Advocacy, Economy, Safety

As we embark on 2025, I am filled with optimism and pride in the work we have accomplished together. The...

7 Winter Driving Tips for Canadian Professional Drivers

7 Winter Driving Tips for Canadian Professional Drivers

Dec 09, 2024 | Drivers, Safety, Saskatchewan

Winter driving in Canada presents unique challenges for commercial semi-truck drivers. From icy roads to sudden snowstorms, conditions can test...

How Safety Training Improves Operational Efficiency in the Canadian Trucking Sector

How Safety Training Improves Operational Efficiency in the Canadian Trucking Sector

Sep 27, 2024 | Drivers, Safety

In the competitive world of Canadian trucking, operational efficiency is vital for companies to stay profitable. With long distances, unpredictable...

Why DEI and How It Relates to Having a Safe Culture

Why DEI and How It Relates to Having a Safe Culture

Sep 09, 2024 | Careers, Drivers, Safety, Training

In today's workplace, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become more than just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that drive the...

Are you Ready For National Trucking Week?!

Are you Ready For National Trucking Week?!

Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy, Drivers, Driving the Economy, Economy, News Releases, Safety

Canada’s professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the national economy. By delivering the critical goods and products Canadians...

Violence Policy Coming into Effect on May 17th

Violence Policy Coming into Effect on May 17th

May 13, 2024 | Government, News Releases, Safety, Saskatchewan

As a valued member of our trucking community, we want to ensure that you are aware of an important upcoming...

Ensuring Safety on the Road: Addressing Key Issues in Trucking

Ensuring Safety on the Road: Addressing Key Issues in Trucking

Mar 18, 2024 | Drivers, Safety

In the vast landscape of the trucking industry, safety remains paramount. As the backbone of commerce, commercial trucks traverse our...

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