Membership has it’s Perks……

Membership has it’s Perks……

by | Feb 10, 2017 | BLOG

Why become a Member ?

If you are interested in starting or furthering your career as a professional in the Trucking Industry , joining a professional association is a good start. There are associations for nearly every profession in the work  force. An association is a synergistic group, meaning that the effect of a collection of people is greater than just one person. So, how exactly can becoming part of this synergistic group help further your goals? Here are some benefits of joining an association. For most people, creating professional relationships is important, and joining a group allows you to have a sense of security and trust. From this, you are able to support and help one another in reaching your professional goals. Associations can sponsor numerous events throughout the year that allows you to connect with your peers. You can share ideas, ask for advice, volunteer to be a speaker or become a member of a committee. Since most associations have International or local conferences, you can participate and have the opportunity to learn about breaking news in your group, learn “best practices” or new ideas, hear about key achievers in your field and also meet and brainstorm with others who are also looking to share and learn new information. Another benefit of enhancing your association is that you may find a mentor to help you with your professional needs or you may be in a position to become a mentor to someone else. Giving back can be the greatest reward and benefit. Participating in forums, chat groups or discussion boards sponsored by the association is also a great way to grow your network. This allows you to use your peers as sounding boards and often make some great friends with the same interests as you. And don’t forget, listing your association membership on your resume is impressive to current or future employers as it shows that you are dedicated to staying connected in your profession.  

 The Women’s Trucking Federation Of Canada was established  to encourage and promote  the Women of the Trucking Industry whether your ” In the Office, under the Hood or behind the Wheel we’re all pieces of the puzzle ” 

Currently we have over 100 participants in our Mentoring Program, and growing !!  Some of our Mentors include Safety and compliance officers, parts and service technicians , diesel technicians, dispatchers, office staff, drivers, commercial motor vehicle inspectors,  law officials, recruiters, and a few owners. Our program  consists of both female and male Mentors and Mentees.  We firmly believe that ” In Learning you will Teach and In Teaching you will Learn ”   Interested in participating in our Mentors Program  ?? Please send an  email :  inquiries@wtfc.ca  or look us up on Facebook at WTFC MENTORS/MENTEES ONLY

 

                 

We have just teamed up with Perkopolis A Members Only discount program . You will be able to receive discounts on hotels, shopping, travel,Entertainment etc.  Upon joining the Women’s Trucking Federation Of Canada you will be given a exclusive access code for our members only.

Interested in becoming a Member ?

Go to www.wtfc.ca  

Why should I get Disability Insurance? 

Why should I get Disability Insurance? 

by | Jan 17, 2017 | BLOG

 
This is a question that I hear a lot from many different people. My reply to them is; ask yourself this question 

“How long could I maintain my life and pay my bills if I wasn’t earning any money?” 

because most of us can’t afford to have a 1, 2, 3 or 4 month unpaid vacation.

When we suffer from an injury or an illness that stops us from working our income also stops our bills and responsibilities however do not.  We still have to put food on the table, pay our bills and keep up with our regular family commitments such as children’s sports and clubs. How would you cope if you couldn’t pay your mortgage or rent?
The idea of being unable to maintain our normal standard of living can be very upsetting, the financial strain of mounting bills can put tremendous pressure on you and your family.  

By investing in Disability Insurance you can feel secure with the peace of mind that if an accident or an illness should occur your ability to pay your bills and take care of your family need not be diminished. 

1 in 3 Canadians, on average, will be disabled for 90 days or more at least once before the age of 65, a disability can last for many months or even years.

You almost certainly know someone who has missed work due to a simple accident or even an unforeseen illness.

• A mechanic breaks an arm on a snow mobile and can’t work for 8 weeks or more

• A car accident can take many months to recover from

• An busy accountant has to recover after a heart attack

• A truck driver with a torn rotator cuff, in acute cases can require surgery or many weeks of physiotherapy.

Choosing the right insurance starts with finding an insurance advisor that you can trust, one that will explain the pros and cons of the different types of disability insurance that are available to you.  Don’t just go online and purchase something that sounds great, Disability Insurance is not like booking flights online.  

Ask your friends and family who they deal with and ask if they are happy with the service that they have received, if they have had a claim how did it go? 

A good insurance advisor will take the time to listen to you to learn about your needs because Disability Insurance is not a one size fits all process. They will answer any questions that you have in with no hard sell tactics. 

There are a number of factors that will guide the decision as to the particular set up of your insurance     the amount of coverage and the cost can vary a lot.  Some types of insurance will be guaranteed issue while others will require answering medical questions. 

Do you have any coverage through your work or are you self-employed and therefore completely responsible for your own personal disability insurance?

Setting yourself up with Disability Insurance needn’t be complicated if you work with an experienced advisor. You should also review your coverage of your disability insurance at regular intervals as with you would with your Life Insurance, life changes and your insurance should be flexible enough to change with it.



About the author:



Fiona is a fully licenced independent Insurance Broker working with all types of personal insurance needs.  She specialises in Disability Insurance. Her passion for Disability Insurance is born out of a desire to help Canadians avoid the terrible consequences that can be experienced from a short or long term disability be it an accident or an illness.  

“No one should have to lose their home and their family for the sake of a broken leg, the ability to keep up with our bills and commitments when we have no income can make this the awful reality of having no coverage”

Fiona works with the self-employed and people who have coverage through their work but who want to make sure that they have sufficient coverage to meet the needs of their family.

She is committed to making your experience with personal insurance as straight forward and simple as possible offering a flexible client focused service.  Whether meeting truckers or business owners Fiona will meet you to discuss your needs at a time and place that is most convenient to you.

Contact Fiona:

Fiona Stone – Personal Insurance Professional 

Cell: 647-287-2432

Toll Free: 1-866-323-4186


www.stoneinsurance.ca

 

Trucking Santa and his Elves Strike Again…..

Trucking Santa and his Elves Strike Again…..

by | Dec 20, 2016 | BLOG

Many have never heard of this great organization and all that they do to make Christmas a little easier for a Trucking Family in need at Christmas .  In total they have helped 125 families enjoy the holiday season in the last 8 years. Raised over $73,000 

Although they are  based in the United States of America they help drivers in need across North America . Both Canadian and US drivers are eligible to be nominated for assistance .  The board members and volunteers are from both sides of the border .  

I had the honor and pleasure of working with this great group of Drivers who graciously volunteer their time to help their fellow sisters and brothers of the highway .  

It was a heart wrenching experience listening to the stories of these families and the struggles they are facing.

This drivers story greatly affected us all.

A tree had fallen on the road in front of his truck on a 2 lane road to his pick up location . He got out of his truck to assess the situation as it was night time. While he was out looking around a pick up truck was coming towards him, he tried flashing lights at them to warn them of the tree. When he realized they weren’t going to stop he tried to get to the other side of his truck . Unfortunately he didn’t make it to safety. The pick up struck the tree and it pushed him into the front of his truck. Thankfully the driver of the pick up was able to call the state police and get help.

The Truck driver was critically injured.  He suffered a cracked skull, collapsed lung, broken collar bone, both wrists & ankles broken, broken leg , and broken ribs.

Since the accident 2.5 weeks ago he was in an induced coma. In the last few days he was taken off the ventilator. He is now conscious but very confused, this is typical with head trauma. He has a long recovery ahead of him. He is still in ICU .

 AS POSTED ON THE   TRUCKERS CHRISTMAS GROUP. ORG  FACEBOOK PAGE 



 https://www.facebook.com/truckerschristmasgroup.org/

Truckers Christmas Group called us tonite and we were chosen to receive a gift  to help us out.  I am still crying it will help give us a very special Christmas.  I do appreciate this group and how they help trucker families out at Christmas time.  It touched me deeply. 
Whether we were chosen or not the fact that someone cared enough about us to ask  them if we could receive  help means the world to me.  I do appreciate this group of people.

A big thank you to the media for the support this year !!!

 
Let’s Truck
Canada Calling
American Trucking Radio
Truth about Trucking
Red Eye Radio
Chrome n Steel Radio
Landline Now
TruckNews and TruckWest
Trucking News
Truckin Roundup

Tears of joy, and I’m speechless. Thank you to everyone donating and shopping in our online store. Thank you to our Sponsors for donating products for our store. ( TCGO) 

Thank you:
Let’s Truck
Ooida
OBAC
Pittsburgh Power
OPS
BrakeSafe
Airtabs
Flow Below
Purolator
RoadPro
Kevin and Leesa Rutherford
1st Choice Logistics Inc 
Whatever role you have in the Trucking Industry I hope you will consider helping this organization out. Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated .  

The Christmas Store is open year round .
For more information on the Truckers Christmas Group  . Org please check out the website or contact any of the Board members below. 

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A special message from Santa and his Elves 

`Twas the Night Before Christmas by Ted Light 

`Twas the Night Before Christmas by Ted Light 

by | Dec 3, 2016 | BLOG

​Ted Light wrote his own version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
It was a touching account of a trucker trying to make it home to his family on Christmas Eve.

It’s been 10 years  but this month, I thought I’d share this  special Christmas poem:

‘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!