Last year, 37,301 truckers were involved in road accidents, 370 of whom lost their lives. For a heavy truck owner in Montreal, regular truck mechanical maintenance should therefore be a priority! The importance of heavy truck mechanical maintenance The heavy-duty truck mechanical check must be performed every six or 12 months - [...]
Leading truck industry human resource support specialist HR Trucking Canada estimates that 3% of freight truck drivers are women. Also, a study spearheaded by the Canadian Trucking Alliance found in 2016 that the sector, made up of about 300,000 drivers, will be short 34,000 workers by 2024. What motivates people to become truck drivers? While [...]
Status Modern commercial vehicles are usually equipped with air conditioning systems. Especially for trucks, air conditioning maintenance is a safety necessity. It is beneficial to learn about the warning signs of routine maintenance of the conditioning system. Repair or service the air conditioning system, yes, but when? The air conditioning device of a vehicle [...]
In principle, heavy truck drivers are confronted with several risks, including road accidents related to their job as a transporter. Indeed, accidents happen all the time on the road and each of them can be fatal for the driver. But, what are the preventive actions to avoid an accident? Parts and systems, key items to [...]
What if you didn't brush your teeth regularly? What do you think would happen to those pretty pearly whites? Your truck's differential is no different. Get the scoop on when should you repair your truck differential to save money and a headache all at the same time!
Now that we are all knee-deep in snow and winter blues (and frustration) have set in, the last thing you want is an essential piece of hardware to go bust. Read this article to get a little idea of what's necessary when dealing with snow removal equipment.
Heavy truck mechanics is a specialty reserved for those that have followed certain studies and that have earned a certain level of experience. Learn more about the importance of a heavy vehicle mechanic in this article.
Are you planning on driving without winter tires? This article will help you understand the importance of truck winter tires in our often harsh Canadian winter conditions and a driver's safety on the road.
Being tasked with the duty of finding a good truck repair shop can get daunting when you are on the road and away from familiar territory. Here's an article from a Laval, Montreal-based truck shop that can maybe help a few.
Tips on Maintaining Heavy Truck Suspension System Most vehicles on the road today are there as a means of transportation for people. Drivers use their vehicles to get from one place to another as quickly and efficiently as possible, sometimes carrying other passengers in the process. If something goes wrong mechanically with a [...]
