Commercial Drivers – Prolonged Isolation
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Commercial drivers, like many others, may face prolonged isolation during their work, especially if they spend long hours on the road. Here are some strategies they can use to cope with and mitigate the effects of prolonged isolation: Maintain communication: Use mobile phones, hands-free […]
Changed to CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management coming May 13, 2024 – CARM
We at Ippolito Transportation Inc. constantly strive to provide reliable and innovative products to our customers. To continue offering our high-quality reliability, we would like to alert you to the changes to CARM. The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative is changing how the CBSA assesses and collects duties and taxes on commercial […]
Commercial Drivers – Prepare for Spring
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. As commercial drivers prepare for spring, it’s essential to transition from winter driving conditions to a season of new challenges. Here are some tips to help commercial drivers get ready for spring: Remove Winter Equipment: If you used snow chains or other winter-specific equipment, […]
Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. As many of you may be aware, a solar eclipse is scheduled to occur on April 8, 2024. While this celestial event can be awe-inspiring to witness, it also poses unique safety challenges, especially for those who will be driving during the eclipse. To […]
2024 – Spring Thaw Period – Quebec Weight Levels
We at Ippolito Transportation Inc. constantly strive to provide reliable and innovative products to our customers. To continue offering our high-quality reliability, we would like to alert you to changes in Quebec Weight Levels for 2024 based on the Spring Thaw Period starting Monday, March 4, 2024*. The Quebec Ministry of Transport has issued its […]
Commercial Drivers – Dealing with Homesickness
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Dealing with Homesickness is a real part of a trucker’s life. It can be difficult being away from friends and family for days or weeks at a time. Here are some tips to help combat the homesickness: 1 – Keep Recent Photos or Memorabilia […]
Commercial Drivers – Black Ice
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Driving in conditions with black ice requires extra caution and specific strategies. Here are some tips for commercial truck drivers when encountering black ice: Stay Informed: Regularly check weather and road condition updates before and during your trip. Stay informed about areas prone to […]
Commercial Drivers – Winter Blues
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Dealing with the winter blues as a commercial truck driver can be challenging, especially with long hours on the road and potentially harsh weather conditions. Here are some tips to help combat winter blues: Stay Connected: Maintain regular contact with family and friends. Use […]
Commercial Drivers – Benefits of Walking Daily
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! At Ippolito Transportation, we live and breathe a safety culture. For Professional Truck Drivers, there are proven benefits to walking 20-minutes each day: Releasing endorphins and other “feel-good” brain chemicals Increasing your confidence Creating opportunities for increased social interaction Providing you with a healthy coping mechanism We hope that the above tips […]
Commercial Drivers – Improve Your Sleep
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! At Ippolito Transportation, we live and breathe a safety culture. As a Professional Truck Driver, it can seem difficult while on the road, but there are still adjustments you can make to improve the quality and duration of your sleep. Some tips are: Create a schedule. Schedule meal and sleep breaks, […]
