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Sharing the road with big rigs: essential safety tips B ig rigs are vital to our economy, but their need extra space to turn, so anticipate wide swings when rounding a corner.
ments. 5. Be predictable. Erratic driving is danger- ous around any vehicle, but big rigs have less room for error. Signal your intentions, main- tain a steady speed and avoid weaving in and out of traffic. Remember, everyone deserves to arrive at their destination safely. A little patience and respect goes a long way.
truck, use your turn signal well in advance and only pass when the oncoming lane is empty. Once you’ve passed the truck, use your turn signal again before merging back into your lane. 4. Minimize distractions. Driving requires focus, especially near large vehicles. Put down your phone, avoid fiddling with the radio and stay alert to the road and the truck’s move-
size and weight can be intimidating for smaller vehicles. By following these tips, you can navigate the roads alongside them safely and confidently: 1. Give them plenty of space. Due to their weight, big rigs take longer to stop and ma- noeuvre. Maintain a safe following distance of at least three to four car lengths. Trucks also
2. Know their blind spots. Trucks have large blind spots on their sides, front and direct- ly behind the trailer. Avoid lingering next to a truck, especially on the right side. If you can’t see the truck driver in their mirror, they can’t see you. 3. Pass safely and decisively. When passing a
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SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2024 A quick guide to trucking terminology T he unique jargon used by truckers can be rather per- plexing at times. To help shed
some light on the matter, we’ve compiled a brief glossary of the terms commonly used in the ship- ping industry. • Acquiescence. An agreement signed by the sender consenting to the terms of delivery without objec- tion. • Bill of lading. A legal contract between the shipper and the carrier, detailing information such as what’s being shipped, and where the cargo is going. • Blind shipment. A contract where the information of the send- er, consignee or both is not speci- fied. • Certificate of origin. A certified document indicating the cargo’s or- igin. • Full truckload (FTL/TL). A ship- ment that fills the entire truck or re- quires the use of a dedicated truck — the opposite of less than truck- load (LTL). • General order. Cargo that’s held by customs in a bonded warehouse due to incomplete or missing pa- perwork. • Groupage. Putting smaller ship- ments together to fill a container. • Indemnity bond. A legal agree- ment that exempts the carrier from loss or damages in the event of an accident. • Manifest. A complete and de- tailed list a truck’s cargo. • Overcharge. An increase in fees due to inaccurate or missing initial data. • Packing slip. A list detailing each article being shipped. • Prepaid. A shipment where freight charges are paid by the ship- per. • Quotation. An offer to provide a service that states price, terms and description of assets. • Schedule A. An addendum to a contract, generally considered a special service regarding a specific shipment. • Stuffing. The loading of cargo into a container. • Terminal. The area where con- tainers are loaded or unloaded and stacked.
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Are you feeling the call of the road? T he trucking industry is a major player in Canada’s economy, with convincing statistics in terms of revenue: over 75 Canada is facing a major shortage of quali- fied truck drivers. During National Trucking Week, why not take some time to discover this profession, which is also considered a vocation, the call of the road.
those with the calling cross paths regularly, people who are proud of their machines and happy to be part of the great trucking family. Only three percent of truck drivers are under 25 years old. This National Trucking Week, why not ask yourself if you have the call for the road? The industry needs recruits!
industry annually. Many factors have result- ed in some decline in the popularity of this profession. In fact, it has become a major challenge to recruit and retain new drivers who are qualified. Nevertheless, the trucking industry is vital to our economy; it represent- ed 3.6 percent of Canada’s GDP in 2021. In addition, trucking is a fulfilling world where
percent of Canadian products exported to the United States and 78 percent of prod- ucts imported into Canada are transported by truck. However, due to the constant ex- pansion and aging manpower in this sector,
Studies show that there are currently 20,000 vacant driver positions. A further 34,000 truck drivers are expected to leave the
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SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2024 If you got it, a truck brought it! H ow do you think all that fresh fruit and those containers of
ice cream made it to your local grocery store? Do you have the slightest idea how the books you ordered over the Internet arrived at your door? How does all that gas get delivered to the gas station? It’s thanks to truckers and their reli- able vehicles. Because of them, we enjoy access to a phenomenal amount of products of all types. This quick access to goods and food products is one of the main factors that contribute to our high standard of living in Canada. And yet, it’s a convenience that most of us take for granted. How can we not appre- ciate the 324,000 faith- ful truckers who safely and efficiently deliver all these goods that our communities rely on so heavily? From coast to coast, it’s thanks to the versatility of trucks that manufacturing compa- nies are able to provide national distribution. Inside the trucks that constantly cruise up and down our nation’s highways and secondary roads are 90 percent of all consumer products, part of a $40 billion in- dustry in Canada. With- out trucks, the wheels of business would stop turning and Canadians would suddenly find life much more difficult in- deed. The next time you go grocery shopping or buy clothes for your children, stop and think about how all these products made it to the store.
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How to eat well on long hauls A s a big rig driver, you’ll be faced with the difficult task of maintaining a healthy re- why we’ve come up with a few tips to help you eat healthy while you’re on the road. Make healthy choices
late — and be sure to eat sweets in moderation. Eat well to drive well Establishing healthy eating hab- its has many advantages. For one, your body is getting all the essen- tial nutrients and fluids it needs to function properly. You’ll also no- tice an increase in awareness and concentration as well as a decrease in impaired judgement. However,
it’s important to maintain a regu- lar eating schedule where you eat every three hours following break- fast. This will keep your appetite in check and stop you from binge eat- ing. Finally, try to squeeze in a few simple exercises throughout your day, either in your cab or at a truck stop. This will make you feel better and give you a lot more energy.
(e.g. whole wheat pasta or brown rice), grilled meats instead of fried, freshly made sandwiches and small vegetable platters. As for drinks, water should be your go-to. Of course, vegetable juice that’s low in sodium can make for a nice treat every now and again. For those of you with a sweet tooth, try choos- ing something that doesn’t contain a lot of sugar — like dark choco-
gime despite being physically in- active for hours at a time. But did you know that by developing good eating habits, you’ll be able to lim- it careless mistakes and reduce the risk of accidents? We know that eat- ing well while on the move can be challenging and repetitive. That’s
A cooler filled with healthy snacks is the perfect way to fill up on essential nutrients. If this isn’t an option, you can always make smarter choices when it comes to eating at rest stops. For example, try choosing foods high in fibre
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Sharing the road with tractor-trailers T here’s a big difference between driving a car and driving a tractor-trailer. A heavy commercial truck carrying 40 tons of
4. Maintain your speed. Always maintain a stable cruising speed while driving in front of a tractor-trailer. A vehicle of that size that’s forced to suddenly slow down will need about three kilometres to get back up to its initial speed. And as always, try to be courteous be- hind the wheel. Angry and aggressive driving doesn’t benefit anyone.
wide turns to avoid going over curbs and side- walks. Trying to overtake the truck on the right is dangerous, so be patient and wait your turn. 3. Overtake with care. Passing a tractor-trail- er requires you to drive in the driver’s blind spot, so signal your intention early on and pass it quickly. Make sure there’s enough distance between you and the truck before pulling in front of it.
1. Watch out for blind spots. Big rigs have several blind spots — or No-Zones — where cars can disappear from the driver’s field of vision. Keep your distance and change lanes quickly and safely when in front, behind or next to tractor-trailers 2. Respect turn signals. A trucker signalling a right turn will go into the left-hand lane. This is because large commercial trucks need to make
cargo doesn’t have the same handling capac- ity and visibility as a car. To help avoid haz- ards and serious accidents while on the road, we’ve come up with a few driving tips to help motorists better understand these rolling be- hemoths.
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