Pencil Us In! Challenger will be at Truck World. Truck World 2018 is fast approaching and you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this unique setting to come and talk to our team members at the Challenger booth. You will have the opportunity to speak directly to one of our Recruiters to learn [...]
Delivering Thanks This weekend is a special time of year in Canada. More than just one meal or one day, it’s about all that we have in our lives. Our families and friends, our comfy homes, meals on our tables, clothes on our backs and all the little (and not so little) extras [...]
As a premier Canadian trucking company, Challenger is proud to celebrate the skill and expertise of our quality drivers. We invest time and resources into hiring, training and continually assessing our professional drivers.  When the trucks hit the road, it’s our drivers’ abilities and quick thinking that ensure safety on our roadways. That’s why we [...]
Over the past few years there have been many changes within technology geared towards improvements in fuel consumption and safety. Technology, as it relates to driver safety, has been changing at a fast pace. We have seen everything from e-logs, collision avoidance systems and driver facing cameras – all geared towards improving driver behavior. Most [...]
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. [...]
Some folks would argue that routine is bad for you, while some suggest it creates boredom for tasks. Then there are those that believe that our job as truck drivers is one big routine already, as you are driving every day for long periods of time. Conversely, many say there is no way to create [...]
As part of our continued drive to put People First at Challenger, we are working hard on our internal communication with our Staff and Drivers. Everyone wants and needs communication and we certainly understand and respect that. We currently use many different methods of communication including Social Media, Newsletters, Blogs, Driver Portals as well as [...]
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 [...]
Is there a stigma around the Truck Driving industry? How do you view truck drivers? Do they never shower while on the road? Do they live in trailers and never go home? Do they go to the bathroom in a bucket to save themselves five minutes of stopping time in a rest area? Are they [...]