During our trip to the States in 2015, we picked up many trucking magazines. These are abundantly placed at the various truck stops. All these magazines make the truck magazines section at the truck stop very lively and attractive. Honest! 🙂 Each of these contain a wealth of information. Some of the magazines that we picked up from the truck stops and still possess with lot of enthusiasm are:
We found a 1985 legacy maintenance schedule and record log recently and share with you! The old times were happy. We hope this legacy log also contributes to make you happy and take you back into the 80s! 🙂 Providing 2 pictures of it. The front page and an inside page.
For Ohio Travel Resources, check out www.OhioTravelAtlas.com for a whole lot on travel within Ohio! They offer a print magazine as well. A real bright resource with colorful maps, attractions, tourist information contacts and more!
www.RoadWorxMagazine.com is a resourceful Trucking magazine that we picked up on our trip to Florida.
See the stuff they offer in the magazine. Cool stuff. Lots of Trucking Ads, Buy & Sells, truck shows etc. Have a peek! We truckers need all the information all the time. Don’t we?
Travelling through Tennessee, USA in May 2015, I came across an awesome hotel travel coupons guide at a gas station. It was captioned Tennessee Travel coupons. Have a look at their website www.TravelCoupons.com. This free publication, as I explored their website, was not only for Tennessee but for all of USA. WOW !
Find out great information on this website or if travelling through USA, look for their free publication.
Look for a great place to stay in your trip to USA. Great deals mentioned. Hotel Travel coupons such as the ones brought by America Travel Coupons are great resources to make your trip a comfortable one by sharing relevant information with you. Safe and pleasure travels.
Hey Friends, Trucking Vancouver to Calgary is a very rewarding experience! We are just excited to share with you some of the information that we found while driving from Vancouver to Calgary! This post may also serve to highlight some aspects of trucking or simply driving from Calgary to Vancouver. Driving through the Rockies is always an exciting and delightful experience!
Though most of the highway speed limits in BC are 100Kms/ hr and in some stretches it is 120Km/ hr. Most of the speed limits in Alberta on the highway are 110Km/hr. However near Banff, be sure to slow down. The speed limit there is 90Km/ hr.
One of our favorite rest areas in Kicking Horse Rest area a few Kms, east of Golden, BC. It has a beautiful view of the Rockies. Be sure to relax and take the needed naps when tired. Relax and Relax!
We are posting a picture taken from the point where everyone on Highway 1 may get the first glimpse of Calgary as they head towards the city from the west side (say Vancouver). Here we go!
View of Calgary from Highway 1, as we head to the city from the West.
View of Calgary from Highway 1, as we head to the city from the West.
View from Highway 1, as we head from Calgary towards the West.Trucking Vancouver to Calgary
The distance from Vancouver to Calgary is generally taken as about 970 Kms given that we come through Kamloops.
<span>However near Banff, be sure to slow down. The speed limit there is 90Km/ hr.</span>
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It is absolutely important for all trucking professionals to have a list of trucking repair services on their planned or intended routes. Being proactive in this regard, is no favor to oneself! Yes, experience helps one know more of facts and tips in this regard. But maintaining a list of repair services is a very important aspect of life on the road! There can be a variety of needs and requirements for upkeep of your truck or trailer. Talking with your fellow professionals on this can go a long way to help you know the facts. Besides, you gain insight into various aspects that your friends may share with you.
Trucking repair services can help you in the time of need and in general. Whether is that preventive maintenance to be done or it is that dreaded breakdown on the road, knowing about trucking repair services is a much needed plus. Trucking repair services cater to different needs of your truck and accessories. It could be parts and services, tire repairs or changes, preventive maintenance, engine tuning etc.
Trucking repair services
Many companies have a network of their branches all over the country or areas. Truck repair services may be part of the fueling stations which gives us a one-stop “All services” covered! The favorite of truck drivers may host trucking repair services! Yes, you guessed it. We are talking of none but our cool Truck Stops!
Hey, isn’t that cool? Many repair services have their roadside assistance or are connected with some! Many of them also provide you with e-forms which you may fill up before actually reaching the truck repair facility to help them and you, both, save precious time.
Consider having the phone numbers of these companies saved on your phone!
Let us share with you, some of the trucking repair services.
In the months of November,December, January and February, the trucking professionals need to be extra careful. There have been many cases of truck accidents in the snow season. Truck accidents in Canada and USA have been a cause of concern to the trucking industry and also to all the involved parties. Highway 1, for example, recently saw many accidents involving trucks and even buses.
Please make sure to follow the very basic rules of safety! Texting, using phones or hand held devices are common causes of distracted driving related accidents.
Please make sure you are equipped for any kind of emergencies! Â Having your cell phone fully charged is very important. Consider having battery packs for times when charging through wires, leads, USB etc is not available or feasible.
Come equipped from your home in various possible ways in case you get stranded or get involved is some mishap. Food items come handy if you are stuck in some situation and help takes a while to arrive.
Truck Accident on Alaska Highway near Watson Lake, Yukon.
The pictures above show truck accidents in Canada. Above are the photos that InfoTrucking team took on 22nd April, 2015 during a trip to Yukon. This spot was between Fort Nelson, BC and Watson Lake, Yukon. During the time of this picture, there were stretches on Alaska Highway where there is no cell phone reception. This no cell phone area extends to hundreds of Kilometers. Be extra careful! Residents are hopeful for getting complete cell phone coverage in these areas on Alaska Highway.
Make sure to follow all rules and directives of your company, brokers, dispatch, destination and pickup  location worksites etc.
Remember, (over) speed is not a friend of safety!
Safe driving is a pleasure! Make safety a habit! We wish you all a safe, delightful and memorable time in the trucking industry!
Best Wishes
www.InfoTrucking.com Team
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