There is a lot of talk these days about the need for truckers, but some individuals may not be aware of what it requires to become one. Luckily, we have summarized the information you will need to be licensed in Alberta and BC. A Class 1 license allows individuals to drive semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and road …
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Last time we talked about technology in the blog and how that’s going to be impacting the trucking industry. There are many ways the industry is becoming innovative, but when people hear the word ‘technology’, they think of self-driving vehicles and what that might do to drivers’ livelihoods. Although technology changes the trucking industry, truckers …
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Technology is advancing exponentially, so it should come as no surprise that there are many opportunities for how the trucking industry will be incorporating technology. Autonomous vehicles are only scratching the surface, and as the industry looks for efficiencies and improvements, new technologies will be created and applied. AI and IoT Most individuals have heard …
The pandemic has affected everyone in terms of the jobs we do and the way we do them. It has also highlighted how important truckers are to our economy and our livelihood. The American Trucking Association states that prior to the pandemic, there was a shortage of approximately 60,000 drivers in 2019. As individuals have had to consider alternative employment opportunities, …
In September 2014, Northwest Tank Lines hosted a Transcaer safety conference in Southeast Calgary.
What’s better than the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval? If you’re a company involved in the chemical industry, it could be Responsible Care-In-Place Verification, a way to help ensure safety and efficiency in handling what could be extremely dangerous substances.
