You might see a lot of trucks on the highway and notice them delivering your online shopping, but do you know the true impact trucking has on Canada? Let’s explore some cool trucking industry stats and how it’s an essential part of Canada’s economy!
A typical overhaul means giving the engine a new life. While most engines stand up to the test of time through proper care and maintenance, wear and tear will inevitably build up after years of use. You have two choices: buy a new one or have the existing engine overhauled.
Overhauling an engine is a major commitment, but it’s the ideal choice for many situations. Here’s what goes into an overhaul of a semi-truck engine and how you can tell when your truck needs it!
Across the province and country, sub-zero temperatures make winter a potentially treacherous time for those who earn their living on the road. While winter trucking in Canada is never a walk in the park, knowing how to conquer the cold can keep your fleet going without interruption all season long.
Here’s how to prepare your diesel engines to keep the rigs road-ready and able to handle all the elements!
You’ve made a career out of crisscrossing our nation’s highways in a truck you know well. Over the years, you’ve come to know when something isn’t right, and you can feel it right away (even if you don’t know where the problem is).
When you need transmission repair on the side of the road, you need a service technician who can deliver reliable assistance, often in difficult conditions!
Many municipal fleets and snowplow businesses wait until the first snowfall to check that their equipment is in working condition. It’s not something to sit on, though – pulling your snowplows, salt spreaders, and other equipment out in the fall time for cleaning, inspection, and servicing can reduce the cost of their ownership and extend their life!
There’s still plenty of time to get your fleet in order – here’s how Patrick’s Mobile Trucking can help you!
Ontario is packed with incredible places to visit, and you’ll find many of them along the Macdonald–Cartier Freeway – better known as the 401. It’s so much more than service stations! Keep these five interesting places in mind when you’re driving this route, whether you’re in a truck or on a road trip with your family!
Keeping a close watch on your tires is great for driver safety, fuel economy, and increasing the lifespan of your tires. Here’s your crash course in tire safety – what to keep a close eye on and how you can ensure your safety on the road!
Vehicle diagnostics have a long and useful history, but never have we had more information at our fingertips than with today’s tools. Truck diagnostic software can make a huge difference in repair times and truck performance, and our team can diagnose issues almost anywhere. Learn five benefits of truck diagnostic software and how they can help you!
Whether you’re an independent driver or managing a massive fleet, you’re going to need to make truck repairs. Who should you trust to do this work? Many people out there are offering quality services at low prices, but what are they really selling?
The best decision you can make is to examine the credentials of the person performing your repairs. You should only hire certified technicians when you need a truck or trailer fixed, and here’s why!
The governments of Ontario and Canada as a whole have taken quite a few measures in support of the trucking industry. Some of these supports include classifying trucking as an “essential service” so they can keep driving, reducing weight and municipal by-law restrictions, and allowing goods to continue moving over the border with the United States.
All this is to keep the delivery of goods going round-the-clock to all corners of the country. However, more can and should be done to help drivers and the industry as a whole.