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Trucking

Information, tips and updates on the commercial vehicle and trucking industry.

A Brief History of the BC Highway Traffic Patrol

A Brief History of the BC Highway Traffic Patrol

September 3, 2019May 16, 2019 50 Comments

Most folks born in the 1970s or earlier will probably remember the smash television hit, CHiPs. The show followed the adventures of two California highway patrol officers as they kept state highways running safely and

Categories BC Highway History, BC Travellers, Trucking

Everything You Need to Know About Travel Advisories on BC Highways

December 9, 2019December 20, 2018 13 Comments

Ministry staff and our highway maintenance contractors work around the clock to keep travellers on BC highways moving safely, but sometimes extreme weather (or other emergency conditions) create special circumstances that can pose challenges for

Categories BC Travellers, Road Maintenance, Shift into Winter, Trucking
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What You Need to Know About Commercial Vehicle Chain-Up Rules

October 12, 2023November 28, 2018 100 Comments

We introduced better chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles, which provide more clarity for professional drivers, in 2018.  This means safer roads. The changes came in the wake of one of our worst winters for highway

Categories BC Travellers, Shift into Winter, Trucking

Why We’re Keeping Commercial Trucks Out of Some Left Lanes on the Coquihalla

December 2, 2020November 13, 2018 128 Comments

We’re restricting commercial vehicles from using the far left lane northbound on the Coquihalla’s Snowshed Hill between Box Canyon and Zopkios with our No Trucks in the Left Lane pilot program. The restriction is in

Categories BC Travellers, Trucking
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How to Navigate the Box Canyon Chain-up with Ease

March 5, 2019October 26, 2018 9 Comments

Commercial drivers on the Coquihalla have a lot more room to equip their vehicles with chains now that the Box Canyon chain-up facility has expanded from 14 to more than 70 parking spaces. But the

Categories Shift into Winter, Trucking
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Successful Ways to Winterize your Trucking Safety Plan

March 5, 2019September 20, 2018 2 Comments

As winter weather begins to make its way across BC, impacting our driving conditions with snow, ice, rain, fog, etc., it’s always best to be prepared with a safety plan. And those plans are ready

Categories Shift into Winter, Trucking

What You Need to Know About Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections

January 25, 2023July 24, 2018 56 Comments

We sometimes get the question: what kinds of inspections do commercial vehicles have to go through to ensure they are operating safely? It’s a great question, especially since the way CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and

Categories Commercial Vehicles, Trucking

What Does Mother’s Day Look Like in a BC Wildlife Underpass?

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 10 Comments

Motherhood. The term conjures up images of sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, unexpected precious moments and overwhelming feelings of absolute frustration mixed with love – often at the same time. On Mother’s Day (and all the

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