They say jewelry is a girl’s best friend; well, dash cams are the equivalent of jewelry to a trucker! If you have been contemplating whether you should purchase a dash cam, this video will prove to you just how important one is! In this video, you will see how something as simple as a dash [...]
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, everybody’s stress level is high. You worry about your health and your loved ones’ health. You can’t take sick leave. Trucking companies can’t close their doors, and the demand for freight is never-ending. All this, and not to mention the regular stressors of a trucker’s life, takes a toll on [...]
Truck drivers are faced with many daily challenges and sometimes dangerous situations. If you've travelled to mountain states, then you have undoubtedly seen truck escape ramps. Hopefully, you will never need to use one, but in case you find yourself in a dangerous situation, it is good to have a basic understanding of when and [...]
With the COVID-19 pandemic adding additional stressors to every trucker's life, we thought we'd round up some helpful blogs we've written over the years to help you adjust to life on the road as it is now. Life over the road has never been simple, and these articles from our blog will help you eat [...]
Even though you can’t go out and partake in events and activities, you, and your family, can still enjoy some family time! Take a look though our list of activities that you can do right at home that the whole family can enjoy. Arts, Crafts, and Games 1. Have a Movie Night – A movie [...]
Pilot Flying J truck stops are working hard to keep operations open for drivers while they continue to complete their daily lives over the road. Please read through these important updates from Pilot Flying J so that you know what to expect while your working. Travel Center operations: All of our 780 travel centers in [...]
The Manitoba Trucking Association has been a remarkable asset to the trucking industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. With countless updates, advocacy and information dissemination the MTA Team is working hard to keep us all informed and up-to-date with the daily changes to the trucking industry. In recent days, they have shared with us a tip [...]
With Easter quickly coming around the corner, we thought that we would give you some ideas of what to do with all that leftover ham. Enjoy this recipe of creamy tastiness, and love those leftovers! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cheese tortellini 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ¾ cup whipping cream [...]
Staying up-to-date with the world around us changing almost daily is more important now than ever before. Here are some articles we think will be useful to you as we navigate through COVID-19 together. Truck drivers are on the front lines, stay healthy and safe. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for news and updates! COVID-19 COVID-19 & [...]
Many of us with kids or grandkids at home are facing the exciting new challenge of keeping their minds active while they are home from school. At the moment, school cancellations in Manitoba are planned to be short-lived, but as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, our world seems to be changing daily. Over the years, [...]
