by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Oct 1, 2017 | BLOG
This is getting to be a common sight on our roadways it seems. Some will blame the speed limiters or E-logs ,while others will tell you it’s a lack of professionalism in today’s driver . Traveling in this fashion is dangerous to everyone on the road way. All three of these drivers show a total lack of what it means to be a Professional driver !!
WHY do I think this way… It’s simple. The driver to the far right (Granny Lane) was traveling slower than the truck currently in the middle lane. Problem is were talking about probably a half a mile to a mile per hour slower. Then the truck to the far left decides they’re going to pass as well. I’m guessing by this picture they were all traveling at close speeds. Next thing you know you have 3 trucks holding up traffic , a recipe for disaster.
A Professional Driver would have realized this could potentially cause an accident, and slowed down to allow the pass. Instead you have 3 drivers all rushing to get by each other. What a lovely image for the general public to see on a daily basis. If you want respect and to be treated like a Professional Driver …act like one!
There’s no doubt this won’t be well received by my fellow drivers, but it’s as I see it from the drivers seat.
Shelley Uvanile-Hesch
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Sep 3, 2017 | BLOG
The growing popularity of social media has had many positive and negative implications for society. Social media has impacted our society for better and for worse. It is up to us to decide how we view social media and how we allow social networking to either benefit or harm our lives. While social media has many positive implications, including promoting awareness of specific causes, advertising businesses and helping foster friendships between individuals who may have never met without social networking, it can also lead to negative implications. Social media sites were developed as a tool to communicate with others by sharing personal information, photos, videos, comments and more.
For the trucking industry social media has brought both a positive and negative impact to our industry.
- Drivers can now easily communicate with family and friends where ever they are
- access weather and road reports
- locate customers
- keep informed with rules and regulations
- stay connected within the trucking industry
- Learn of industry events, truck shows etc
- Bond with fellow drivers
- Carriers can now easily recruit
- Keep drivers informed of company changes
- Changes to regulations etc
- Promote their company
- Promote driver accomplishments
- Learn of industry events, truck shows etc
Social networking can sometimes result in negative outcomes, some with long-term consequences.
- Allowing the spread of misinformation that may be perceived as fact
- Bullying
- Creating a culture in which a single mistake such as a picture or poorly thought-out comment can cause irreparable harm to either a person or companies reputation
- If you affiliate your job with your personal social media profile, keep in mind you are representing both yourself and your employer, you are a rolling billboard for your company
- Failure to treat fellow human beings with dignity, and respect regardless of gender, race or religion
- Showing images of victims or accident scenes
- Jumping to conclusions based on just a picture
- Taking pictures or videos while driving is unprofessional and distractive driving
- Negative impact on CVOR ( direct result from distractive driving)
- Effect Insurance rates ( Insurance companies monitor social media sites)
Quite often the public media only ever reports the negative within our industry and never the positive. Drivers complain they jump to conclusions without knowing the facts. Yet this is something I often see by drivers on social media. Isn’t it time we were all responsible for what we post and share… Would you want your family to learn of your accident on social media ??? Would you like to be falsely accused of causing an accident ??? Have your skills judged by your peers based on a picture ??? Regardless of whether you’re a driver, carrier or the media get the facts before passing judgement . Let’s all try to focus more on the positive than the negative. Think twice before you post and share.
What we say and do on social media not only effects us , it effects everyone around us !
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jul 6, 2017 | BLOG
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In 2010, Marie-Lise is asked by the Ministère de l’Éducation and Emploi Québec to encourage young people to explore vocational and technical training and to promote traditionally male jobs by supporting the Chapeau les filles contest.

Marie-Lise Pilote is a Quebec animator and comedian . Humorist, animator and actress, Marie-Lise Pilote has made her mark in the cultural landscape of Quebec. First known as “the girl” in Le Groupe sanguin , she successfully performed on stage with three solo shows and more than a thousand performances. She is also noted as an animator and actress, while working on television and film.

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Mission
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P&F wants to help women show their true colors, and also help the society to realize that many areas would benefit from diversifying their human resources.
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by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jul 25, 2016 | BLOG
The Women’s Trucking Federation Of Canada would like to welcome Highway Western Star as our latest sponsor. Thank you for supporting us and Women in the Trucking industry.
Jeff May ( Truck Sales Specialist) Shelley Uvanile-Hesch ( CEO WTFC )
Please be sure to stop around the Ayr,On location and say hello to Jeff May. He always goes above and beyond for his customers.
Contact Jeff at 519-740-2405 ext# 422 Cell : 519-589-8662 Email: jeff.may@hwstar.ca
The sales team, service & parts, and mechanics at both locations have been a pleasure to deal with. My truck gets excellent attention at
Highway Western Star ~ Shelley
2016 5700 XE
Highway Western Star has 2 locations to serve their customers
Ayr ON ( Main Branch )
1021 Industrial Rd
Hwy 401 & 97 exit# 268
Ayr,ON N0B 1E0
519-740-2405/ 800-487-7584
Guelph,ON
150 Regal Rd
Guelph,ON N1K 1B9
226-780-0119/ 800-487-7584
Parts Direct 519-740-3848
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Jul 18, 2016 | BLOG
Distracted Drivers
Many large trucks are now equipped with very sophisticated communications equipment that allows for the driver to receive instructions and for the truck to report back to the terminal on an array of technical aspects of the truck and its driver. This equipment makes driving safer and delivering goods more efficient.
Many passenger vehicles now come equipped with the latest technical devices to help people navigate, communicate and be entertained while they drive. It’s important that all communications devices add to safety rather than distract from it.
Professional truck drivers recognize the enormous responsibility that they have driving such large vehicles on the roadway. There are some hard and fast rules in the trucking industry for using communications technology in the truck’s cab – stay focused on the main job of driving and communicate at stops. Use technology wisely and don’t be used by it.
