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The Importance of Studying Air Brakes for Commercial Truck Drivers
Aspiring commercial truck drivers need to have a thorough understanding of their vehicle's braking system in order to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road. One of the most common types of braking systems used in commercial trucks is the air brake...
Breaking Point: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Reshaping the Trucking Industry
A strong trucking and logistics sector is paramount to supply chain stability in Canada, where the vast majority of freight shipments, roughly 90 percent, are hauled by truck. The problem: there aren't enough qualified truck drivers to get the job done. A...
Why More Young People Should Become Truck Drivers
Why More Young People Should Become Truck Drivers Canada’s truck driver shortage is worsening, which could spell disaster for the economy and the supply chain. A nation-wide shortage of 22,000 drivers is on course to hit 34,000 by 2024. It doesn’t help that the...
Canadian Trucking Industry Still Facing Massive Shortages
Canadian Trucking Industry Still Facing Massive Shortages Despite ongoing efforts to attract new drivers to the industry, Canada is still facing a massive truck driver shortage of between 20,000 - 40,000 drivers per year. Industry experts have been sounding the alarm...
Why The Trucking Industry Needs More Female Truck Drivers
Why The Trucking Industry Needs More Female Truck Drivers A growing number of women are entering the world of trucking at a time when demand for drivers is at a critical high, but we’re still far from where we need to be. Beyond the consumer goods we want, essential...
Truck Drivers Should Learn How To Drive Manual Transmission
Should New Truck Drivers Learn How To Drive Stick? Manual transmissions may be slowly disappearing from the consumer automobile market, but stick shift is still alive and well in the transportation industry. Not only are trucks with manual transmissions cheaper to buy...
Why Are Pre-Trip Truck Inspections So Important In Canada?
Commercial truck drivers have a responsibility to keep Canadian roads and highways safe by making sure their vehicles are in good operating condition. The best and most effective way to do this is with a pre-trip truck inspection (also called a daily vehicle...
How KnowledgeSurge Helps Our Grads Secure Trucking Jobs
More and more Canadians are making the choice to enter the trucking industry because of the great pay, great benefits, flexible work schedule and excellent job prospects. (The average truck driver salary in Canada is over $70,000/year.) We know how great a career in...
Why Truck Drivers Are Essential Workers In Canada
Not everyone thinks of truck drivers when they think about frontline workers, but, without them, 2020 would have been far worse and more deadly. The fact is that without truckers moving goods across the country, Canadian industry simply cannot function. We’re not just...
How the E-Commerce Boom Is Impacting The Trucking Industry
E-commerce sales have been steadily increasing for years, but they really exploded this year as COVID-19 forced businesses to close and people to stay at home. Even as the pandemic draws to an end, e-commerce sales show no signs of slowing down and experts are saying...
Exploring The Commercial Transportation Of Hazardous Goods
The Importance Of Following The Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Regulations Each day, hazardous goods are transported throughout Canada. While necessary for supporting the quality of life for many Canadians across the country, these materials and products must be...
How Female Truck Drivers are Changing the Commercial Truck Driving Industry
Commercial truck driving may be a traditionally male-dominated industry, but the landscape is quickly evolving to include more female truck drivers than ever before. In recent years, more women have pursued this career option due to the growing demand for drivers and...
A Guide to Canadian Truck Driver Salaries and Career Options
If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, rest assured you’ve made a great decision. Not only is there a lot of opportunity in today’s market, but there are few careers that offer this level of financial viability, long-term job security and satisfaction. Of...
Understanding Types of Canadian Commercial Trucking Licenses
Understanding Commercial Trucking Licenses A commercial trucking license is a special type of license that allows drivers to operate a large vehicle that supports a business operation. The trucking industry always needs drivers and it is likely you’ll find several...
What Commercial Drivers Need to Know About Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
A career in commercial truck driving is beneficial for many reasons. Perhaps you’re looking for more independence in your career. Maybe you enjoy travelling and being on the road! Not to mention, you’ll likely enjoy increased job security and a substantial annual...
Safety Starts at Schedule 1
Safety starts well before you start driving. In a role as a commercial truck driver and/or operator, daily pre-trip inspections are essential in protecting other road users, detecting mechanical failures, and ensuring compliance from all commercial vehicle operators...
Considering a Career in Commercial Truck Driving? Here’s Why You Should Go for It!
Every day, approximately 90 per cent of all consumer products and foods in North America are transported by truck. It’s for this reason that transport operators are so vital to our economy. Without commercial truck drivers, access to certain commodities - such as...