Recently there has been a lot of talk in the industry about entry level training standards for new drivers. Government officials along with industry associations are all pushing for new driver standards for the new driver signing on with a carrier. The reason is that the days of potential drivers coming out of an environment [...]
We have a lot to be proud of at Challenger and if you have been following this blog or our newsletter you will know that Challenger is on a journey from Good to Great and that we are putting People First. Last week we completed the second Phase of this journey by completing our Big [...]
Everyone is different in this world and professional drivers are no exception. Some are successful and enjoy their positions; others seem employed just to annoy the others. This issue came to mind after reading an article in one of the transportation trade magazines. The article was about a driver attempting to help another driver put [...]
We are all used to social media these days. In fact it is so ingrained in our lives that we often don't even realize that we are not just having another conversation with our friends at the coffee table. We share things about our day, show funny stories from other people and “like” things that [...]
At the beginning of every year you will find a lot of talk on goal-setting, health, fitness and organization. This is because many feel that the beginning of the year is the best time to start new programs. If you're a driver, and have been struggling with getting rid of clutter in your life, maybe [...]
On my way into the office this morning I was listening to the news and it struck me how fast things change. Has this pace of change always been the same and now we just have faster access to the information or has the pace of change accelerated? Target pulling out of Canada! It seems [...]
Have you ever heard those guys that talk a lot about what they can do but they never seem to put their money where their mouth is? We have all seen those types and not just in the transportation world. It happens in everyday life and in different areas of our lives. I am a [...]
The greatest reset around happens every year at this time, it's called New Year’s Day. This annual reset also known as the New Year's Resolution is way of helping us to restart each year and improve our lives. That's why the world has that giant party at the end of the year so that you [...]
It’s that time of year again; time to make our New Year’s Resolutions! While of course the standard things come to mind, lose weight, quit smoking…. What about considering something important to your health, and that of the motoring public? What about safe driving as a New Year’s resolution! Everyone has bad habits that increase [...]
Have you ever wondered how much information Challenger stores in its computer storage systems? In computer terms, 1 byte is 1 character and 1 trillion bytes make up 1 Terabyte. We currently store 24 Terabytes of information! So what does that look like ? 1 Terabyte can hold approximately 1,000 copies of the Encyclopedia Britannica. [...]