Category: Tips

“Drink soy milk, it’s good for you!” they say. But is it really? Lately there’s been debate over whether soy added to your daily diet is actually good for you or not. In this post, we collate some info about both opinions – we’ll leave the decision up to you, as every ‘body’ is different. […]

Fruit platters are perfect for those hot, summer nights around this time or just a great dish for a meal at any time of the day and living in Queensland, we are spoilt for choice with the numerous ripe and luscious fruit ready for the plucking (or stuffing in our bellies). In this post, we […]

With the holiday season here, what’s the perfect way to celebrate? With a great Aussie BBQ! Being blessed with such great weather, we’re here to help you throw a shrimp on the barbie and kick off an unforgettable BBQ Party! In this post,we share some tips for great summer BBQs that truly making your BBQ […]

There are many safety aspects of working in and around cold storage that are important for both workers and employers to be aware of. Like in any workplace, there are health and safety regulations in place to make sure no one gets injured or is put in harm’s way. Working in a cold storage means […]

Road safety is important for everyone. At Cannon Logistics, we take road safety very seriously. Here is a rundown on how light and heavy vehicles can share the road safely. Trucks can have anything from a single trailer to a rig of three or four trailers, which means they can be several metres long. This […]

As Australians, we all know summer can be long and hot. Soaring temperatures and the scorching sun can make life a little difficult. But it’s also the time when most of us like to get outside, have picnics, adventures, holidays, and road trips. Summer is also a tricky time for food. Storing food correctly is […]

The humble pallet does a lot of work. They’re the foundation for carrying everything from food to furniture all over the country. But despite all that hard work, they can often be an afterthought in the freight and logistics industry. They may be the lowest cost consideration in the product lifecycle, but if you manage […]

Driving tired can put you and others on the road in danger. Crashes involving fatigue are often more severe, because drivers don’t have a chance to brake or try to avoid the crash. That’s why it’s important for truck drivers to know the signs of fatigue and the next steps to take. You may think […]

A study conducted in 2014 found that 69% of American long-haul truck drivers were obese, while 17% were morbidly obese. The statistics are pretty scary, but given the largely sedentary lifestyle that comes with truck driving, the health of drivers can be put at risk. Little-to-no exercise, no set meal routine, limited access and time […]

There aren’t many savoury dishes that can’t be made more delicious with the addition of garlic. It has been used for centuries as a seasoning and flavouring, but also as a traditional medicine. Garlic is a close relative of onion, shallot, leek and chive, with the bulbous root a part of the onion genus, Allium. […]