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A Ship For Canadian Highways?

Canada is a country blessed with an abundance of natural resources that have allowed it to build a strong economy over the years. However, the country has also been faced with transportation challenges, particularly when it comes to moving goods and ...

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Understanding Trailer Brake Controllers

An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from a tow vehicle to a trailers electric brakes. There are two types of brake controllers on the market today - Time Delay Activated and Inertia Activated. While the controllers op...

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Getting An Edge On Wet Roads

Getting An Edge On Wet Roads by: News Canada (NC)—There's probably no worse feeling. You're driving on a wet stretch of road and all of a sudden it feels as though your vehicle has a mind of its own. Of course, your vehicle isn'...

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Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles

Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles by: News Canada (NC) — Since the 1970s, the number of vehicles on Canada's roads has increased by 80 per cent. Despite this dramatic increase in traffic, the number of road fatalities has b...

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Your Drive Train Explained

Your Drive Train Explained by: Kevin Schappell The drive train serves two functions: it transmits power from the engine to the drive wheels, and it varies the amount of torque. "Power" is the rate or speed at which work is performed. "Torque" is...

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Inside Knowledge About Diesel Engines

One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors.It's true that they ...

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Air Ambulance

Air Ambulance is at your disposition 24 hours a day all year longAir Ambulance has qualified high safety records and is a service that you and your loved one can trust. Medical Teams are only staffed with certified professionals who specialize in Air...

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Cargo Trailer Guide

Cargo trailers are a convenient and easy way to transport goods across town or across the country. These trailers come in various shapes and sizes, making them ideal for transporting anything from small tools to large pieces of equipment. If you’re...

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Winter Car Care

Winter Car Care by: Kevin Schappell As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started. 1. Check...

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Understanding Trailer Brake Controllers

Understanding Trailer Brake Controllers by: Derek Chastain An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from a tow vehicle to a trailer's electric brakes. There are two types of brake controllers on the market today ...

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