Your Winter Driving Tips for New Truckers
True, winter hazards such as black ice and blinding flurries don’t care whether you’re a rookie trucker or a seasoned veteran. They still hit, hit hard, and often without warning. But there are smart winter
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Information, tips and updates on the commercial vehicle and trucking industry.
Bear Pass and Beyond: Watch Avalanche Crews Control Snow Flow
Intense. Dramatic. Amazing. Under control. These are just a few words that come to mind when we think of avalanches in the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Our Avalanche Safety Program takes our technicians across
Highway Thru Hell: The Complete TranBC Interview Series
Discovery Channel’s Highway Thru Hell illustrates the need for drivers to “shift into winter,” so imagine our delight when star of the show Jamie Davis and producer Mark Miller visited TranBC to share some of their experiences filming Season 1.
Prepare for the Holiday Season
Every autumn, British Columbia highway conditions start to experience a chilling transition, which usually lasts until at least February. To combat the higher risks of driving through snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures, we encourage travellers
Shift into Winter: How to Put Tire Chains on Commercial Vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) shows a detailed demonstration of how to install winter tire chains on a commercial vehicle — on video and in print.
Be a Bright Light when Night Driving
Not everyone thinks about it, but driving at night is more challenging and hazardous, than by day. Here are some tips and techniques to improve your safety.
Slow Down & Move Over for ALL Roadside Workers
As of Jan. 1, 2015, motorists are required to Slow Down and Move Over, for ALL vehicles stopped alongside the road, which have flashing red, blue or yellow lights. The Motor Vehicle Act regulation was
5 Things to Learn from Watching Highway Thru Hell
Whether you’re an avid connoisseur of reality television, or simply an average BC driver intrigued by life on the road, you’re likely familiar with Discovery Channel’s series: Highway Thru Hell (cue flaming asphalt). The frosty