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6 tips to take a better road test
How can an employer be sure that an applicant for a lorry driving position would not be a danger to company assets, customer load, other road users and themselves? Comprehensive road tests offer one of the best tools for assessing an applicant's technical skills and driving behaviours. But the process…
Truck Tips: How to Back Up a Tractor Trailer (Video)
Backing up a tractor-trailer accurately and safely is a skill that must be learned and mastered. You'll encounter all kinds of different support situations in your career, but this video shows one of the most common — the straight-ahead maneuver. Here's a hint: it all starts with a good setup.…
Truck Tips: How to Adjust and Adjust Truck Mirrors (Video)
Mirrors should be adjusted correctly to get the best view of what is behind and next to you. Proper adjustment can help you straighten your back and track your trailer wheels while turning. Let's start. The first step is to drive straight ahead and stop with the tractor and trailer…
Truck Tips: How to Adjust 5th Wheels and Trailer Wheels (Video)
Due to commercial vehicle gross weight and axle weight regulations, drivers will occasionally need to reposition the 5th wheel or trailer axles for proper weight distribution. This video explains how to tow the 5th wheel and trailer axles safely and without damaging the equipment. After picking up a load, especially…
Truck Tips: How to Hitch and Hitch a Trailer (Video)
After arriving in the yard and identifying the trailer you are going to pick up, scan the area in front of the trailer for obstacles before driving under it. And double check the unit number before you connect. If the area is clear and you have the correct trailer, position…
Truck Tips: How to Mark and Measure Brake Adjustment (Video)
Commercial drivers are required by law to ensure that their brakes are in working order and properly adjusted. The mark and measure method is considered the only reliable means of measuring braking distance. This is how road inspectors measure brake adjustment. (We'll show alternative methods later in this video.) We're…
Truck Tips: How to Check Tractor Trailer Brakes (Video)
Daily vehicle inspection requirements include checking the functional parts of an air brake system, such as the regulator, air compressor, and low air pressure warning devices. This part of the inspection is mainly done in the cabin. Here's what you need to know. Before starting these checks, park the truck…
10 Tips for Truckers Facing Fires
As wildfires continue to burn from Alberta to Quebec and Nova Scotia, a Quebec-based resource is offering several tips for truck drivers who may find themselves in high-risk areas — especially as heavy smoke travels in their direction. Here are 10 tips from the Societe de protection des forets contre…