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, [...]
We’ve all seen those passive aggressive signs that say, “your mother isn’t here, so clean up after yourself”, right? As irritating as those signs are, it’s truthful, especially for truck drivers. You live, work and relax all in the same small area, so your space should be as cleaned, organized, and healthy as it can [...]
As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for the different states and provinces you will be travelling in. You are expected to abide by these restrictions and stay off roads which you are too heavy for. If you are caught travelling on roads that you shouldn’t [...]
The National Post released this morning, "For the first time since the 9/11 attacks, the Canada-U.S. border will be closed to “non-essential” traffic, American president Donald Trump announced via tweet. Speaking in Ottawa Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump this morning, and they have agreed that both countries [...]
Mmmm . . . chicken potpie; is there anything better? Make this recipe at home, freeze it, and then enjoy its yummy goodness while out on the road! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups diced peeled potatoes 1-3/4 cups sliced carrots 1 cup butter, cubed 2/3 cup chopped onion 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-3/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon [...]
There's more to being a professional truck driver than just driving. As pro's, we're held to a higher standard. A high standard of safety and a higher standard in the way we interact with others during the course of doing our jobs.
Can't decide what to do with your family with your time in? No problem! Here are 6 events and activities that we think you and your family will love! Snowshoe Club Date: March 7, 14, 21, & 28 Location: FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg Explore the trails and lakes of FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe with a guide, [...]
February was a short month but still a busy month. Check out what you might have missed last month in trucking. ELDS U.S. carriers need to prepare for Canadian ELD mandate - "U.S. carriers operating north of the border need to ensure their electronic logging devices (ELDs) are compliant with the Canadian mandate come June 2021, [...]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making homemade perogies, but were too intimated to try? Well, don't hold yourself back any longer! This homemade perogy recipe is easy and not to mention delicious! Cook the recipe at home, freeze them, and then enjoy them out on the road! INGREDIENTS: Potato-Cheese Perogy Filling [...]
We don’t always have time to stop & sightsee while we’re on the road. The schedules we keep can be a little crazy at times.That doesn’t mean we can’t try to make at least a little time to see something cool
