by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 7, 2017 | BLOG
Meet Veronica Burgess 21 years old
I got started in high school. Was with a guy who’s family has a gravel truck company in the town of Russell, Ont. We ran old Macks, my first truck was an 1985 R model Mack Tri-axle dump truck. We did everything, hauled fertilizer, snow, aggregates all over the Ottawa and the capital region. Just last year I was offered a job all on my own driving my present truck 02 Volvo twin steer, 13 speed.
Mostly I haul Asphalt now, paving roads, parking lots and driveways. Just recently I’ve been hauling the tag-along float, chaining and moving our paver and skid-steer to all of our job sites !
I challenge you other Aggregate Haulers to post your picture and tell us how you got started – Veronica
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 7, 2017 | BLOG
My name is Jodie Schriver & I live in New Brunswick Canada…this is a pic in April 2009…my 1st trip alone…I prefer flatbed so I had to teach myself everything even how to drive it as I couldn’t afford to go to trucking school or find a driver to train me where I was a “girl” & girls didn’t haul flatbed in our little town & I heard that girls couldn’t tarp & neither could I so after lots of frustration, a willing to learn & determination…I did it ????
I’m 7 yrs accident & insident free with defensive driving , clean record & the only solo female flatbedder on the east coast who drives a pink & black Pete for the breast cancer convoy
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 3, 2017 | Career Board
Driver Training Program
Clarke Road Transport invests in the future of our industry. Working closely with three schools in the Maritime Provinces, we provide a six week on the job training program coupled with a six month mentorship program. We put two students per month through the program and have had fantastic results.
Not only has the newly designed program resulted in a higher student retention rate but it has also reduced the number of incidents and infractions from new drivers. The mentorship program is really making a difference to help new drivers become comfortable and know that they have people they can talk to when they need some advice.
If you live in the Maritimes and are looking for your start in the trucking industry contact Clarke Road today!
Email : recruiting@clarkeroad.com
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 3, 2017 | BLOG
The Trucking Industry is NOT just about Professional Drivers
It offers other great career opportunities such as :
- Dispatcher
- Load Planners
- Sales & Marketing
- Accounting and Billing
- Customs
- Health and Safety
- Human Resources
- Business Development
- Shipping and Receiving
- Fleet Maintenance
- Diesel Technician
- Service Technician
- Parts Technician
- Warehouse personal
- Wash bays
- Transportation and Logistics
- Driver Trainers
- Classroom Instructors
- Professional Drivers
- Owners
- Upper Management
The Trucking Industry is an area that is continuously changing and improving in all areas.
2016 ” In the Office, Under the Hood or behind the Wheel. We’re all pieces of the Puzzle ” picture
We are becoming more technologically inclined, environmentally friendly and operating more efficiently which is why any career in trucking is rewarding, exciting and challenging!!
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 1, 2017 | Career Board
J.G. Drapeau Transport is a huge supporter of Entry Level AZ drivers. Our mentorship program will never end being that our complete family/team always supports and mentors everyone on all levels no matter how long one has been in our industry.
We also promote all truck driving schools as we know how essential being trained by a certified school can enhance the ability to be on the road and enjoy your days. Safety is the most essential part of being on the road therefore mentoring new drivers on all aspects of our industry helps everyone move forward.
Trucking is a viable career, such respect to all.
If you would like to learn more on our programs or just get more insight on our great industry, you can always contact me.
Margaret Hogg, General Manager
margaret@jgdrapeau.com
416-675-7265 X 224
www.jgdrapeau.com
