by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Dec 21, 2018 | BLOG
‘Twas The Run Before Christmas By Ted Light
‘Twas the run before Christmas, in the cab of my truck, A hundred miles from home, I’m in need of some luck.
The kids hung their stockings, but are feeling quite sad, They must go to bed now, and they wonder, “Where’s Dad?”
With a kiss and a hug, all will be right, But alone in the kitchen, Mom grows more uptight.
Earlier that day, the children were grinning, As they speckled the tree, with bright balls and trimming.
Then sipping hot chocolate, and playing Christmas songs, And talking about Daddy, who’s been gone too long.
And now I can see her, her brow creased with fret, As the children start dreaming, there’s no presents yet.
Curled on the couch, running a hand through her hair, In the glow of the tree lights, hoping I’ll be there.
Then I imagine the morning, with my love at my side, In tumbling our children. I must finish this ride.
Howling winds, blowing snow, and ahead all is white, Doubts creeping in. Will I make it tonight?
Beside me in the cab, with the wind unforgiving, Pretty packages sit waiting, for sweet Christmas giving.
I’ve a truckload of wishes, and I must deliver, But the storm keeps on roaring, as my old engine shivers.
It’s hardy and stubborn, and it’s taken me miles, And I’ll need it tonight, to see my kids’ smiles.
Rolling over the drifts, rubber gripping the snow, My big rig keeps moving, but ever so slow.
I’m gripping the wheel, and grinding her gears, And that fierce wind’s just whistling, and I can’t hardly steer.
And great gusts are blowing me, to the side of the road, And I’m fighting my fear, as I steady my load.
What was that I noticed, with a glance to the sky, Could the weather be clearing, did a star catch my eye?
And then, in a heartbeat, not a moment too soon, The night sky emerges, twinkling stars and bright moon.
With clear road ahead, I quickly arrive, The children peek from the window, as I pull in the drive.
I pat the door of my rig, as my feet touch the ground, For on this special night, it brought me home safe and sound.
With a heart full of joy, and a smile on my face, I open our door, to a loving embrace.
The gifts round the tree, make a beautiful sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
From all of us at WTFC we wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Shelley, Sylvie, Joanne , Margaret, Carol , Caroline, Jennifer, Samantha, Sud, Johanne, Kimberly
We hope you enjoy this new song by our friends The Danny Thompson Band
It’s a Small Town Christmas
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jan 1, 2018 | BLOG
It’s a New Year. It’s about getting another chance. A chance to forgive, to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more and to stop worrying about what if ….
A time to stop doubting yourself, negative thinking, fear of failure, criticizing yourself and the fear of success.
It’s a time to start embracing what will be, to set a new goal, to live a new adventure or start a new dream . To believe in yourself !!
It’s a time to work hard but stay humble, take time for family, friends and the people that matter the most, and to be kind to everyone you meet.
Their is always someone who believes in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself !!! Isn’t it time you believed in you too !!
Let’s #BeTheException
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Oct 15, 2016 | BLOG
‘WOW’ what an industry……..it has literally changed my life! Who knew I would go from working for the government in Finance & Administration for over 15 years to driving a transport to ending up as a ‘Certified Director of Safety’, at Larway Transportation in Barrie, Ontario. What a journey it has been. I think one of the reasons why I love this industry so much is the continuous learning, I learn something new every day. It’s in my blood…. I can finally say; I have found my ‘Passion’, and I love it!
I remember going for my road test with MTO back in the 90’s, when women were slowly entering the industry but not truly recognized yet. The MTO officer took one look at me and said; “you don’t belong here”. I thought to myself; ‘what right do you have to judge me’….why, because I’m a woman and take pride in my appearance, you don’t think I belong here? Needless to say I failed my first attempt. That was my first experience with discrimination and it didn’t stop there. My school booked another appointment for me for the following week and I passed. Over the course of the next couple of years, I faced many more experiences where I was discriminated against, humiliated and disrespected, but I never let that stop me. I remained confident, enthusiastic, positive and proud!
After 5 years on the road as a long haul driver, I realized more than ever, how poorly truck drivers were treated, disrespected, under paid, and over worked. I thought to myself many, many times, there has to be a way that I can make a difference. Eventually, the opportunity presented itself and I started working in the office for trucking company in Southern Ontario. I started part-time in safety and accounts payable and within 3 weeks I was hired full-time.
I learned everything I could possibly learn about the industry, from safety to billing to payroll to dispatching to maintenance, from reefers to flat beds to rolltites to walking floor trailers, you name it, I took every opportunity I could to learn and in a matter of 6 years I was promoted to ‘Operations Manager’ and had doubled the fleet size of our fleet. One of the best experiences of my life!
The life of a truck driver is like no other and can be challenging, rewarding, and frustrating all at the same time. For over the past 15 years of my life, I have made a difference in my driver’s lives every day!! I RESPECT them, I don’t JUDGE them, I work with each driver to promote their strengths and I provide them with opportunities to learn and to grow. I believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish in an environment that is rich in diversity, a place where people from various backgrounds can work productively together.
Remember to always; treat your fellow human beings with respect and the dignity they deserve. Treat others how you would want to be treated.
Susan Murphy Bois
October is Women’s History Month. The Women’s Trucking Federation Of Canada is celebrating this month by sharing stories of Women in the Transportation Industry. If you’d like to share your story please email shelleyu@wtfc.ca . Please include a picture. Thank you 
