SEARCH LOCATIONS BOOK SERVICE TRUCKS TRAILERS PARTS SERVICE ABOUT US CONTACT US RJAMES BLOG Rjames Blog Blog Category Fabrication Heavy Trucks Trailers Sort by Latest Oldest Title 20 OCT HEALTH TIPS FOR EVERY TRUCK DRIVER Category: Heavy Trucks Being a professional truck driver is a fantastic career. There are countless benefits to driving a truck for a living. You get to work on the road and see new places on a daily basis. However, there are certain health issues to be aware of. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid these common health concerns for truck drivers,… READ MORE 20 OCT THE IMPORTANCE OF SEMI-TRAILER ALIGNMENT Category: Trailers Rough roads do a number on vehicles, increasing the cost of maintaining a commercial truck. Sometimes, the issues caused can be big and obvious, like when a trailer seems to drift back and forth in a lane. Semi-trailer alignment can be thrown off by potholes and result in safety and maintenance concerns. The wider tires used on trailers… READ MORE 06 AUG HOW TO TARP A TRAILER SAFELY AND OTHER COMMERCIAL TARPING TIPS Category: Trailers When working on the road, it’s important to get your load where it needs to go safely and securely. The easiest way to protect your cargo is with a tarp. But how do you correctly tarp a trailer? What do you need to know about truck safety to make sure your goods are protected and secure? This guide will… READ MORE 05 AUG SEMI-TRUCK SAFETY: AVOID INCIDENTS ON THE ROAD WITH THESE SAFETY PRACTICES Category: Heavy Trucks Car accidents claim thousands of lives every year. But, as deadly as these accidents are, semi-truck accidents are usually even more catastrophic. As a professional driver, you must drive more defensively than all the other drivers around you. To help, we’ve put together this heavy truck safety guide. In it, we provide actionable tips you can use to help prevent dangerous incidents… READ MORE 16 MAY 5 HEAVY TRUCK MAINTENANCE TIPS THAT WILL HELP PREVENT SUDDEN BREAKDOWN Category: Heavy Trucks Most heavy trucks will break down every 10,000 miles. And, while it’s great to have a roadside heavy truck repair team like RJames Management Group Ltd., who’s ready for such situations, you want to get ahead of the problem. You want to regularly perform heavy truck maintenance to avoid breakdowns while your vehicle is on the road. Here are five… READ MORE 17 APR SKIN HEALTH ADVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS IN CALGARY, KAMLOOPS, AND RED DEER Category: Heavy Trucks Each year, professional truck drivers spend an average of 300 days per year on the road, navigating their trailers through all types of weather. This means that their skin may be exposed to constant sunlight, which can lead to sunburn, premature ageing, dark spots, and skin cancer. If you’re part of the truck driving community, you must remember to keep your… READ MORE 09 APR NEW TRUCK DRIVER GUIDE: TIPS ON BUYING A USED SEMI-TRAILER IN CALGARY Category: Trailers Canada is in the middle of a trucking shortage, one that shows no signs of slowing. It is an ideal time to help fill that gap. Whether you are a new truck driver looking to join the industry or simply want to replace an existing semi-trailer, there are many factors to consider. Purchasing a commercial trailer is a significant… READ MORE 09 JAN DO YOU NEED A DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR FOR YOUR HEAVY TRUCK? 5 WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR Category: Heavy Trucks Did you know that roadside truck breakdowns occur every 10,000 kilometers? Diesel engine repair is an important component in keeping your truck up and running so that you can get to where you need to be. How do you know when you require diesel engine repair for your heavy truck? There are some telltale signs that something is up with… READ MORE Posts navigation 1 2 3 Next BOOK SERVICE SITEMAP New & Used Trucks New & Used Trailers Parts About RJames RJames Locations Financing RJames Blog Book Service Contact Us Kamloops RJames Western Star Freightliner 2072 Falcon Rd. 1-888-818-8088 Full contact info Calgary RJames Western Star 3555 46 Ave SE 1-800-874-5812 Full contact info Kelowna RJames Western Star 150 Edwards Road 1-800-665-4990 Full contact info Red Deer RJames Western Star 8022 Edgar Industrial Cres. 1-888-314-1919 Full contact info Newsletter Signup © 2021 RJames Management Group Ltd Terms of Use Privacy Policy