by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jun 26, 2016 | BLOG
All vehicles traveling on the road have blind spots where other vehicles disappear from view. In tractor trailers and other large vehicles these blind spots can be surprisingly big. There are blind spots on all sides of a large truck where other vehicles can disappear from the view of the driver. If a professional truck driver has to make a sudden maneuver on the road, such as a quick lane change to avoid debris etc , crashes can occur if they don’t know you’re there.
Here’s what to do to avoid a truck’s blind spots:
Don’t linger along side a truck. If you find yourself along side a truck either move on past or back off so that the driver can see you.
If possible pass on the left where the blind spot is smaller. On the right the blind spot runs the length of the truck and extends out 3 lanes.
When traveling behind a truck stay back so that the driver knows you’re there.
” If you can’t see a trucks Mirrors, they can’t see You ! ”
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jun 22, 2016 | BLOG
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is about camaraderie, drivers helping drivers, pride and passion in what we do, empowerment and building morale.
We want to build bridges between drivers and all areas of the trucking industry; carriers, enforcement, training organizations, and safety groups, as well as citizens and the media. An important part of getting more involved with young people at the high school level, or even elementary school, to help them better understand trucking and to promote trucking as a viable career option.
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada doesn’t have all the answers but the solutions are within our body of experience. For too long drivers have been left out in the cold when it comes to “driver Issues.”
As drivers, we are often told that we’re the front line of the trucking industry, but we’re often the least heard when it comes to issues affecting drivers. Whatever discussion is taking place, whether it’s recruiting and training, compensation, quality of life issues like wellness and home time, or security and safety, you may just be surprised at the wealth of knowledge and experience that’s in that “front line.”
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by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 15, 2016 | BLOG
The Trucking Industry is NOT just about Professional Drivers
It offers other great careers such as :
Dispatcher
Load Planners
Sales & Marketing
Accounting
Health & Safety
Human Resources
Business Development
Market / Price Analyst
Shipping & Receiving
Fleet Maintenance
Warehouse Operations
Service Technician
Transportation & Logistics
Drivers Trainer
Classroom Instructors
The Trucking Industry is an area that is continuously changing and improving in all areas.
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 2, 2016 | BLOG
The Trucking Industry is one of a few that gives you the opportunity to advance in your career. To be your own boss. To travel and meet new people who often become good friends. Everyday is a new adventure in trucking. Sure you’ll have some rough days but those are few and far between. Having a positive attitude and a good dispossession will make your career as a Truck driver more rewarding. Being open to suggestions and new ideas and technology also helps. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your always learning in this industry whether it’s a new regulation, or an easier way to get the job done. Many others have come before you, paving the way to make it easier. Don’t be afraid to learn from them and maybe you’ll not only learn something new but teach them something new as well.
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Apr 23, 2016 | Reviews
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