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Trucking

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

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Winter Driving Through the Eyes of… a B.C. Firefighter

February 1, 2023March 18, 2014 Leave a comment

When winter hits, firefighters have to achieve a delicate balance between speed and safety. As emergency responders, their goal is to arrive on scene as fast as possible without putting themselves or other drivers at

Categories Emergency Events, Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos, Trucking
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Insider Access: The Birth of a Solar Powered BC HighwayCam

March 5, 2021October 25, 2013 4 Comments

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a BC Highway Cam come to life? It’s a lot more than just a pole and camera. We documented the entire process during an installation at

Categories Trucking

Signpost Ahead: B.C. Highway Speed Limit and Safety Review

January 22, 2021October 4, 2013 28 Comments

We’ve been talking with you recently about how speed limits are set on BC highways. Sounds like some of you are in favour of an increase in limits, while others feel fine with the speed

Categories BC Travellers, Engineering, Trucking

Plan Your Route – Your Road Trip Buddy for All Seasons

October 21, 2021August 31, 2013 4 Comments

Planning your next B.C. road trip adventure? Well, DriveBC has a helper to guide you through your Labour Day weekend travels and throughout the entire year. Whether you’re travelling from Ladner to Whistler or Stewart

Categories Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Tips and How Tos, Trucking
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How Speed Limits are Set in BC: The Ultimate Guide

November 10, 2021August 20, 2013 224 Comments

Discussions around speed limits in British Columbia accelerate every once in a while. Some people want to see higher limits, some want lower limits. How speed limits are set and when they are changed.

Categories BC Travellers, Trucking
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11 Routes to Pet-Friendly Road Travel

August 19, 2022August 7, 2013 2 Comments

Our pets are our close companions, and for many people, it’s difficult (emotionally and/or logistically) to leave them behind when going on a road trip. However, not putting some pre-trip thought and preparation into your

Categories Tips and How Tos, Trucking

Leading the Way in Border Greenhouse Gas Reduction

October 7, 2021August 6, 2013 3 Comments

B.C.’s Peace Arch border crossing is inspiring Ontario to give idling the red light at some of North America’s busiest border crossings. The story began a few years ago, when Simon Leung, a program development manager with

Categories Environment, Trucking

Your Winter Driving Tips for New Truckers

October 16, 2023February 14, 2013 27 Comments

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

Categories Shift into Winter, Trucking
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