Yesterday morning, my cell phone rang, and I smiled when I saw that it was Dave Madill. Dave and I had talked just the week before, and I told him I was coming to see him in Kelown...

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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, tra...

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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,...

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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...

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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 Canad...

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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 t...

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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 th...

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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 wo...

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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...

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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 ov...

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