Safety Tips & Guides
Your Next Truck Costs $6,000 More. Or $12,000. Nobody Knows Which Yet.
Class 8 orders stalled in September as fleets wait on the EPA's 2027 NOx rule. Here is what a 2027 engine may cost, the five questions to ask your dealer before you sign, and what you can act on while the rule is still unwritten.
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.










