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The Evolution of the Semi-Truck in the 20th Century

If you’re not entirely sure what a semi-truck is, you’re probably wondering why its name implies that it’s only “half” of something! Well, any professional with dispatcher training can tell

29 January 2015

4 Ways Dispatchers Keep Drivers Safe in Winter

4 Ways Dispatchers Keep Drivers Safe in Winter It would be an understatement to say that dispatchers are the guardians of the trucking industry – especially in ravaging winter weather conditions. Wh

22 January 2015

How Technology is Reducing Semi-truck Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatalities in accidents involving semi-trucks has been on the rise since 2012. Increases as large as 18 per cent in some

15 January 2015

“Top Fit” Truck Keeping Drivers Alert and Safe

For truckers, the workplace is also a bedroom and living room – all contained within a 120-inch sleeper cab. It’s true that today’s sleeper cabs focus much more on comfort than those of the past

8 January 2015

Is the Trucking Industry Becoming More Environmentally Friendly?

Is the Trucking Industry Becoming More Environmentally Friendly? There are approximately 650,000 heavy-duty freight trucks registered in Canada, making trucking a $37 billion industry. That being said

1 January 2015

France to Phase out Diesel Powered Vehicles

Students who graduate from auto mechanic college can expect to fix fewer diesel-powered cars if they decide to go and work in Paris – or anywhere in France, for that matter. Anne Hidalgo, the Ma

25 December 2014

Heavy Duty Trucks for Heavy Duty Jobs: The Undying Popularity of Pickups

If you asked what the top selling car in America was last year, you may be surprised to hear it wasn’t a car at all—it was a truck. The Ford F-150, in fact. The second and fifth spots for top sale

18 December 2014

The History of Trucking and the Birth of Big Rigs

Today, trucking is seen as a cultural symbol of life in North America. Made famous through T.V., movies, and songs – long stretches of highway, truck stops and country music are all forever asso

11 December 2014

Infographic: The Evolution of Automobile Safety Technology

Although the first automobiles took the road in the late 19th century, safety technology only really began to develop midway through the 20th century. It took many accidents for inventors to begin d

5 December 2014