Explore the evolving role of women in the trucking industry, spotlighted during Women's History Month in 2024. Highlighting the journey from pioneering figures like Lillie Drennan to current challenges and successes, the article delves into how women overcome gender bias to enhance the industry's safety and inclusivity.
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03 March 2023
Behind the Wheel: a Guide to Stress-Free Trucking
Managing stress is essential for truck drivers to maintain their well-being and perform their job effectively. In the article, we will discuss the signs of stress among truck drivers, the impact of stress on their health, and effective strategies for managing stress on the road.
12 October 2022
Owner-Operator as a Job. Benefits and Nuances
In choosing whether to become an owner-operator or company driver in Canada, it is essential to consider several factors, such as payment, increased risk, repairs, and company choice. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits and nuances of an owner-operator job.
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career, CDL, hiring, hiring drivers, owner-operator, professional driver, truck drivers
10 March 2022
Healthy Eating Tips for Truck Drivers
While spending a considerable amount of time on the road, it's important to pay attention to the foods you eat during a trip. That means shifting to healthy eating habits. Read on to learn about healthy nutrition tips for truck drivers.
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diet, eating habits, eating tips, friendly environment, health, healthy life, truck drivers, wellness
07 October 2021
Health and Wellness of a Trucker: 5 Expert Tips
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and routine during trips is not an easy task. How can truck drivers remain fit? Here are our 5 expert tips for health and wellness at work.
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10 June 2021
Living a Trucker’s Life: Drive and Travel
Picture this: you are cruising down the highway, the sun is setting, and to your right, you see the majesty that is Idaho Falls. Serenity at its finest.
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13 May 2021
Addressing the Industry Truck Driver Shortage
While the employment outlook looks promising for truck drivers in Canada, the shortage of qualified truck drivers remains one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry.
Being a good employer is not necessarily about providing competitive salaries, benefits packages, or vacations. There is more. Find out what exactly distinguishes an employer of choice from a regular employer in our article.
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career, friendly environment, good employer, hiring, reliability, respect, truck drivers
16 July 2020
What Does It Mean to Be a Professional Driver?
Driving a truck needs constant polishing of skills. Simply differentiating a vehicle’s pedal from its clutch doesn’t make one a good driver. It has more to do with character rather than just steering wheels.
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