If you want to be a Truck Driver, you should know about the TTSAO The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) is dedicated to ensuring that new drivers have the education and the ability to operate their vehicle safely, responsibly and respectfully. Here’s their mission statement: “The Truck TSAO is committed to [...]
Recently I was playing golf on a beautiful afternoon. Many of us that enjoy golf are happy to be out of the office and enjoying the scenery, sunny skies, and fresh air.In golf, there are two aspects to the game. One side is the actual techniques such as how to hit the ball properly, putting [...]
As drivers we all hope that our friends in dispatch can keep us moving so that we can keep the wheels turning and earning money. Yet once in a while, a driver will end up with time-off while still on the road. Sometimes that is a whole day, a weekend, or just a few hours. [...]
Are you showing your carrier they should invest in you? Many carriers invest heavily in their people as they understand that people are the life blood of the business. The problem is a carrier may have a different investment outlook than a driver which may not fit with a driver's career goals. For instance, investing [...]
Recently I was talking to someone about the type of employee they thought they were. This person said they thought they were a good employee overall. They had been with the company for a long time, and did their work to the best of their ability. If they were asked to perform extra tasks or [...]
Video is all around us these days. There are dash cameras on many vehicles, and cameras on every phone. If you go to a concert you will see people watching the concert through their phones, which I find a bit weird. The point is that cameras and video are all around us; even if you [...]
Our lives can be cyclical at times, ending back at a starting point. The same thing sometimes happens with our jobs; you start by working at a fast food restaurant, begin your career and move through the ranks and become an executive, and then end up working at Tim Hortons in retirement. The circle of [...]
As a driver there is a lot to worry about on the road. You are in charge of getting high value freight to customers, being safe on the roadways, and representing the company in a professional way. For most drivers unless they are on a dedicated run they often think of a delivery as a [...]
This dreaded time of year comes up every year the same time and is one of those areas that most people try to avoid. Whether driver or owner operator it is important that you keep on top of your tax obligations so they don't come back and tap you on the back of the head [...]
Recently I attended a seminar put on by the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council about technology in the cab of the truck and how much is too much? When you think about what a driver is required to work with it can be overwhelming to those that are not comfortable with technology or are new [...]