Fewer Cargo Thefts, Twice the Losses
Cargo theft incidents fell 26% across North America in the second quarter of 2026. Losses more than doubled, reaching $304.6 million. A single theft now costs over half a million on average, and in Canada, recovery rates are falling fast.
How Many Straps Do You Actually Need to Secure a Load?
Roadside inspectors know the exact number of straps your load needs. Two rules decide it, and you follow whichever gives you more. Here's the math, imperial and metric.
Behind Oversize Loads: How Nova Permits Supports Complex Trucking Operations
Oversize transportation involves much more than moving a load from one point to another. Discover how Nova Permits supports trucking operations through route planning, permit management, compliance expertise, and real-world field knowledge that helps prevent costly delays and operational issues.
How Field-Proven Industrial Solutions Can Strengthen Military Logistics
Military logistics depends on speed, reliability, and safe execution in the field. Discover how industrial solutions already proven in transportation and load securement can help strengthen defense operations, reduce handling risks, and improve operational flow.
The Development of the Trucker’s Step: How RigCraftor Reinvented Safe Trailer Access
RigCraftor developed the Trucker’s Step to solve a common but overlooked trucking risk: unsafe trailer access. Discover how real-world testing, ergonomic design, and field feedback shaped a safer way for truckers to climb on and off trailers.
How RigCraftor Developed the Cable Coil Support to Stabilize Loads During Transport
RigCraftor developed the Cable Coil Support after customers faced recurring issues with stacked cable coils shifting during transport. Discover how this lightweight securement solution was designed to improve load stability, reduce compliance risks, and support safer operations in the field.
Looking Back at Truck World 2026: What the Canadian Trucking Industry Is Prioritizing
Truck World 2026 brought together the Canadian trucking industry around one clear priority: practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and everyday operations. Discover what the event revealed about the growing demand for field-tested tools and demonstrable technologies.
The 3-Point Contact Rule Every Truck Driver Needs to Know
Falls from vehicles cause injuries nearly 25% more severe than other workplace accidents — and the #1 cause is a movement most truck drivers make 10 times a day without thinking. Here's what the 3-point contact rule is, why it matters, and how to make it second nature.
Trucker's Shoulder: The Silent Injury That Ends Too Many Careers
Up to 93% of professional truck drivers suffer from musculoskeletal pain — and the shoulder takes the hardest hit. This injury doesn't announce itself. It builds quietly, one strap throw at a time, until the damage is already done. Here's how to spot it early and stop it before it ends your career.
MATS 2026: A first experience that confirms something important
At the Mid-America Trucking Show 2026, one thing stood out: the industry’s challenges are well known—but still unresolved. Conversations with drivers and fleet managers kept circling back to the same realities—fatigue, repetitive strain, and normalized risks. What stood out just as much was the response: strong interest in practical, real-world solutions that improve everyday work.
One-Third Over 55: How Demographics Are Reshaping Trucking Operations
As the average age of truck drivers rises, subtle shifts in physical capacity are beginning to impact daily operations. This article explores the data behind the trend—and what it means for the future of trucking.
The Hidden Strain Behind Strap Throwing—and the Innovation It Sparked
Strap throwing is a repetitive, demanding task in trucking. Discover how real-world challenges led to a safer, more efficient pneumatic solution.
