It all started in the summer of '69 when Dad brought home an R700 that had seen better days. It was in sad shape, but he got it for less than scrap value, and we had an engine, transmission, and lots of spare parts. Dad ....

Load security wasn’t a problem in the parcel delivery firm where I got my class 1 licence. I drove a three-ton box van with plenty of room for the 56 daily deliveries that people, usually the lady of the house, ordered....

As per usual, at least once a year, I get on a health kick where I try to eat better and exercise with the goal of losing weight. I do great for a few months, then I get tired and frustrated and give up because, honestly....

Scott Casey was our Rig of the Month for May 2008 and a long-time associate writer. He wrote "Ghostkeepers," a book about his years as a gun-toting truck driver, serving as a Canadian Peacekeeper in the former Yugoslavia....

This is a story about truck tires and my journey, about how I learned to take care of wheels and tires. First, I must tell you there are times when tire repair is an emergency on the road and other times when tire care i....

Consistency is the lowest level of performance I look for in anything. We all love to see people, businesses and services that excel or go above and beyond. I would hazard a bet that the large majority of you are like me....

According to Volvo, the new VNL truck will play a crucial role in driver retention and safety for fleets. By providing top-notch equipment, companies can create a more appealing work environment for drivers. Since many d....

Once again, the trucking industry has outdone itself with solid community support for those less fortunate at this time of year. Every year, truck drivers and companies step up to the plate with everything from toy runs ....

I was running for a company out of Calgary and returning from a  trip to Edmonton. I had just passed Red Deer and was approaching the big hill when I noticed a truck pulled over. I thought I recognized it as my budd....

Have you ever had a situation develop around you that left you scratching your head and thinking, "Did I really see what I just saw happen?" I've had more than one or two. I'll tell you about some.It was winter, and I wa....