Being married to a trucker can certainly take its toll on your sanity. When you're new to the industry, it seems like every hiccup in the road is a crisis. Even if your a seasoned trucking spouse, there are times when even the simplest of problems can turn into a complete code red. It doesn't [...]
Making time for family can be challenging. Make life a little easier by grabbing the entire clan and heading out to one of these great upcoming events. Alive in the Woods Date: March 2 to May 25 Location: FortWhyte Alive Connect, learn, and explore our intrinsic connection with the natural world. Head on our for [...]
Being married to a trucker is challenging, to say the least, but if you’re a trucker spouse newbie, it can be the most demanding and exhausting struggle you will face as both a spouse and as a couple. We’re not going to lie to you, it’s rough, but the bright side is, it does get [...]
The relationship between dispatchers and drivers is . . . complicated to say the least. For lack of a better term, it’s like a game of give and take. Except it’s not a game – there should be no winners or losers, and you definitely shouldn’t get a participation award just for showing up. Working [...]
It doesn’t matter if you are moving freight or just driving for your 10 hour work day, being a truck driver can leave you with a lot of aches and pains. A common ailment for truck drivers is achy knees. There are a lot of factors that can create knee pain (inactivity, carrying too much [...]
Manitoba always seems to be bustling with a variety of activities to participate in. One thing is for sure, there is never a shortage of things to choose from. Being a truck driver, it can be difficult to make time to participate in these activities, but when your home, it may be good to get [...]
Mark your calendars, set your notifications and don’t forget to treat your wife to something special on Valentine’s Day (February 14th just in case you needed the date). Even if you and your wife have mutually agreed that Valentine’s Day is a fictitious holiday invented by the card and chocolate companies, it’s still nice to [...]
With the trucking industry facing a driver shortage there are many available jobs in the industry. The industry employs 4.6% of Manitoba's work force and there is room for more. Choosing to become part of the industry is a big decision. Like any job there are pros and cons. We've taken some of the most [...]
