by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | May 12, 2017 | Career Board
DeckX Transport is proud to announce that we have recently implemented a New Driver Trainee Program for newly licensed drivers and a Flat Deck Training Program for seasoned Drivers, with no previous Flat Deck experience. The program is in its infancy and is currently limited to training one applicant at a time, out of our head office based in Winnipeg, MB. Since we implemented the program, we have successfully trained two new drivers and we are welcoming a third driver trainee onto our team late May, 2017.
Will Wuss Trainee
The New Driver Training Program has been developed to provide novice drivers with an additional 6-8 weeks, on-the-road training, with a DeckX Trainer, in order to enhance their driving skills. This training will include additional instruction in the use of tarps, straps and chains with which to provide the knowledge and skills required, so as to successfully operate flat decks. New drivers will continue with their skills development once they have successfully completed the 6-8 week program and have been promoted from a Driver Trainee and have been dispatched on their 1st independent load.
the forks day
The Flat Deck Training requirement, for highly skilled and experienced drivers, is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed, to secure loads using tarps, straps, and chains. Drivers will again continue their skills development once having been dispatched on their 1st independent load.
Our vision is to develop this program and expand it to our satellite locations based out of Aberfoyle, ON and Edmonton, AB.
For more information please contact Suzanne Rhodes at DeckX.
careers@deckx.com
1.877.558.9444
DeckX Transport
2595 Inkster Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 2E6
www.drivetransx.com
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 | Apr 26, 2017 | BLOG
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is a non-profit organization established to encourage the employment of women in the Transportation Industry. We want to celebrate and promote these accomplishments as well as address obstacles and issues faced by women working in the industry. Our purpose is to promote personal growth and responsibility whether you’re” In the Office, under the Hood or behind the Wheel”. Despite the name, “Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada “, our membership is not limited to women. We welcome the involvement of anyone who is positive and supportive of our mission.
We aim to provide a platform and open environment for women across the Transportation Industry to come together, problem solve, share ideas and help to promote our industry to future generations as a viable career option. Women don’t have to support other women, but so many of us choose to because we know we’re better together.
If this sounds like something you want to be a part of and if you are passionate about paving the way for future generations entering our industry, joining us is easy – simply click on the link http://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net/join-us/ and fill in your details! We will then be in touch and send you a fantastic welcome package just for joining up!
This is not just an organization; this is a network and we hope you will join us….
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Apr 26, 2017 | Career Board
Have you recently obtained your AZ License? Larway Transportation New Driver Training program is an excellent opportunity for people to start in the transportation industry as a Professional Driver. The program was established to assist developing Drivers who have successfully obtained their Class 1/AZ License. The program also applies to Drivers who have previously obtained their Class AZ License but have limited experience.
Larway candidates will become professional drivers, one of the elite-and their efforts every time they are behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer are essential to the growth and economic health of our country.
For more information about our New Driver Training Program, please email a copy your resume, CVOR and Drivers Abstract to . Susan@larway.com or fax; 705-725-5379. Or just pick up the phone and give me a call; 800-263-7484. Looking forward to hearing from you!
