What To Include in Your Vehicle’s Emergency Kit
February 20, 2026
A roadside emergency can be a daunting experience. Being prepared helps make it a little easier. A well-stocked emergency kit for your car is crucial to ensuring your safety if you are ever stranded on the road.
Ready to get started? Check out these helpful tips on how to make an emergency kit for your car.
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New ‘Care-First’ Auto Insurance Coming to Alberta
January 9, 2026
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Alberta is launching a new "care-first" auto insurance system. This system is designed to facilitate quicker payouts and better benefits for people involved in auto accidents.
Under the current system, not-at-fault drivers can sue in most circumstances, except for narrowly defined minor injuries. According to Alberta's official website, this means claims can take...
13 Important Car Maintenance Tips To Remember
January 2, 2026
About 8% of car owners say they have delayed routine maintenance, according to Automotive Market Research. Unsurprisingly, the top reasons were not having enough time (33%) and not having enough money (30%). But delaying maintenance can lead to more expensive and time-consuming repairs down the road.
Here are 13 car maintenance tips to optimize your car's...
Safe Driving and Auto Maintenance Tips
September 5, 2025
You can’t control other people’s driving behavior, but you can control yours. Here are some tips to take on the road.
Safe driving habits
Stay focused
Don’t text, call, or do anything that takes your mind or eyes off the road.
Maintain safe distances
Keep a three-second gap or more between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
Wear...
Your Vehicle May Be at Risk for a Cyberattack
February 21, 2025
You’ve seen the reports: Hackers remotely take over a moving vehicle or exploit a key fob to enter and steal an electric car. Many high-profile auto hacks have proven that cybersecurity vulnerabilities exist within the industry.
Modern cars operate on computer networks. Even the most basic gas-powered models use dozens of semiconductor chips. Emerging cellular networks...
The Basics of Cross-Border Trucking Insurance
September 20, 2024
Running a trucking operation between Canada and the United States involves careful insurance considerations because the risks and regulations vary between jurisdictions. A good place to start is with comprehensive commercial truck insurance, which typically includes the following coverages: Collision, comprehensive or specified perils: To cover damage to your trucks Primary liability: To cover property...
Local Freight Trucks Have Specific Insurance Needs
January 12, 2024
While over-the-road and regional vehicles traverse large areas and cross borders, local trucks remain within metropolitan areas. As a result of that tight-knit territory, local freight truckers must navigate smaller roads. They also face a wider array of potential accidents.
Hazards include congestion, one-way streets, pedestrians, cyclists and traffic mitigation measures like roundabouts and lights, as...
5 Major Hazards of Winter Driving
December 4, 2023
This goes without saying, but winter driving is one of the most hazardous driving conditions there can be. The visibility is poor, there is no traction, and it’s freezing outside! These types of conditions can turn a typical drive into quite the safety hazard.
1. Icy Roads (Black Ice)
Ice is probably going to be the...
Top Risks Associated with Electric Vehicles
August 17, 2023
While the government doesn’t collect data on the number of electric vehicle (EV) fires, there’s one thing all industry specialists seem to agree on: When an EV catches fire, it’s much more difficult to extinguish than traditional vehicle fires. That’s because an EV’s lithium-ion battery holds a lot of concentrated energy, with each cell containing...
