Young Recruits at Challenger Last month, Challenger welcomed some shorter recruits to our yard as part of our cutest photo shoot this year. These children of Challenger employees braved the cold, and were eager to sit behind the wheel of their first big rig. It was plain to see that some of these kids [...]
HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE AT WORK AND AT HOME Whether you’re a sales person talking to a potential customer, a customer service representative dealing with an irate account or a truck driver dealing with a disgruntled Ops Manager, the simple fact is that at some point in time ALL of [...]
Due to a severe rock slide on or around February 29th a portion of the I-75 will be closed for roughly 2-3 weeks as they do road cleanup, maintenance and rock blasting according to the T-DOT website. A detoured route has been assigned to commercial motor vehicles. Southbound lanes are expected to re-open in about [...]
"Produced by CarriersEdge, in partnership with Truckload Carriers Association, Best Fleets to Drive For® is an annual survey and contest that identifies the for-hire carriers providing the best workplace experiences for their drivers." Challenger is excited to announce that we are setting the standard of excellence in the industry and have been awarded as [...]
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/nipigon-river-bridge-closed-transcanada-1.3397831 East-West Travel Shut Down as Trans-Canada Closed After Bridge Failure: Message from Ontario Trucking Association The newly constructed Nipigon River Bridge on Highway 11/17 in northern Ontario is closed for “an indefinite time due to mechanical issues,” according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Several media reports suggest the bridge – located 100 kilometres northeast [...]
TTSAO Announcement: The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) Board of Directors has announced the official launch of the TTSAO Carrier Group. The mandate of the TTSAO Carrier Group is to support the TTSAO in all efforts that will improve education and recruitment and retention for entry level and existing Professional Drivers. The TTSAO [...]
Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder that affects approximately 10-20% of the population and simply means pauses in breathing during sleep. Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) stop breathing for 10 seconds or more due to complete or partial blockage of the airway because the muscles in the throat fail to keep the airway open [...]
At Challenger, managing data and utilizing technology in order to make sound business decisions is becoming more important in our day-to-day operations. The daily operations environment changes significantly each and every day due to the many challenges that we face such as inclement weather, road closures and delays at shippers (loading and unloading freight), causing [...]
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season For many people this is a time of year where we orient our thoughts on the things that matter most. It is a time of togetherness, family and friends, and the sharing and making of good memories and traditions. One of Christmas’ highlights is bringing us closer to [...]