As an owner operator in Winnipeg, Manitoba, you have some tough decisions to make about how you run your business. Among these decisions is finding the right company to partner with. From the outside looking in many trucking companies appear to be the same. They pay the same rates, run the same lanes and make [...]
One of our trucks was side swiped at a truck stop recently. A driver turned too early when leaving their parking space and damaged the mirror and the hood on our truck. Our driver was sleeping at the time and by the time he was able to get up front, to see what had happened, [...]
Texting has become common for regular daily communication between truck drivers and dispatch. When used correctly it speeds up the communication process and makes everyone's life easier. When used incorrectly it can lead to miscommunication, delays and frustration. When sending text messages make sure that your message can still be understood. Don't abbreviate every word [...]
From the outside looking in, it may seem like a truck driver spend all of their time alone in the truck driving. This isn’t the case. Success in this job relies on proper & regular communication & planning. Drivers are in constant contact with shippers, receivers and various members of their company, such as, dispatch [...]
Do you have an electric frying pan or skillet in the truck? Try making perogies and sausage for lunch or dinner.Perogies with sausage is a favourite dinner for just about everyone. Why not cook some up in the truck instead of spending your hard earned cash in the truck stop. Perogies and Sausage INGREDIENTS 1 [...]
One thing you can say about trucking - it's never boring. While winter is the time of year for severe weather in Winnipeg and Canada; trucking in the summer presents specific challenges, by weather, in the Midwest and southern east coast of the United States. Truck drivers need to be prepared for severe thunder storms, [...]
We are always looking for images to share with our fleet and our facebook friends. This months challenge shouldn't be much of a challenge at all. Grab your phone, your tablet or your camera and snap of shot through the window of your truck. Email us your photo and tell us where it was taken. [...]
Communicating with dispatch through digital communication systems such, Qualcomm and text messages, has become part of the daily routine for many truck drivers. It's fast and it's easy, so long as you can understand what is being communicated. Many dispatchers use abbreviations when using Qualcomm, as there is a per character charge. Sometimes it's easy [...]
As the exports of resources and the imports of manufactured goods in North America continue to rise, so too does demand for the trucking industry. The trucking lifestyle can be exciting and interesting. One thing, besides the lucrative pay scale, that makes trucking so appealing to many people is the fact that the job is [...]
Tacos are easy enough to make in the truck if you have an electric frying pan or skillet. If you don’t want to deal with the clean up cook the beef and prep your toppings at home and take them along with you. All you’ll need is a microwave to warm up the beef and [...]