Drunk Driving and Truck Accidents
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is against the law in California, yet drivers continue to put others at risk by engaging in this unlawful and risky behavior. Every day, 28 people across the country die in alcohol-related vehicle crashes…
Police: Trucker on drugs drives coast-to-coast in one sitting
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Cocaine, meth and LSD fuel trucker’s non-stop, cross-country drive: Mass. police
Police in Deerfield, Mass., say the trucker drover there from Seattle, Wash., without stopping, allegedly on meth, LSD and cocaine. A truck driver was arrested last Tuesday in Deerfield, Mass., after authorities say he drove there from Seattle, Wash., …
The problems with our driver training system
Recently, a person dropped into the office at Altanic Transportation, looking for a job. He had no appointment, but I chose to interview and road test him. A brief conversation revealed he was from Europe, and had driven truck for…
The Mark Dalton Project, Part 2
After delivering his load in Toronto, Mark headed for Scarborough in the east end of the city where his Aunt Mary had her home. Parking Mother Load on a residential street wasn’t allowed, so he parked his truck at a…
Choosing a maintenance service provider
I spend a considerable sum on preventive maintenance on my trucks. In the long run, it’s the best way to avoid unnecessary bills. It’s very easy to spend a dollar trying to save a penny, except when it comes to…
Anger management: It’s on you
Do you ever feel like lifting your hand from the wheel and shaking your fist at the world? The frustrations of professional driving – inconsiderate drivers, traffic congestion, detours, demanding supervisors, unrealistic deadlines, soaring fuel costs, personal concerns, etc. –…
Trucker With 29 License Suspensions Evaded Toll At Outerbridge Crossing, Port Authority Police Say
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The next big thing in trucking
There are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the United States, according to the American Trucking Association; there are an estimated 250,000 professional truck drivers in Canada (source: Toronto Globe & Mail). This places the position of truck driver…
Date set for Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships
KITCHENER, Ont. — The 32nd annual Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships has been slotted for June 10. The event, which features the region’s best truck drivers weaving through a driving obstacle course is set to take place at the Kitchener…