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 18, 2017 | BLOG
Pinky Truck Photo 2016
Are you a woman whose ” In the Office, under the Hood or behind the Wheel” then come and join us for the 2nd Annual photo with the PINKY Truck. This Saturday Sept 23rd 2017 at 11:30 am for the Trucking For A Cure Convoy at the TA Travel Center in Woodstock, Ontario ( exit# 230 off the 401)
This year the ladies will receive a pink Hi Vis safety vest courtesy of Highway Western Star to wear in the photo and take home. Come on out and get your PINK on !
Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada
Please support the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada’s team for the convoy. Simply go to our team page and make a donation today !! Every penny helps to raise awareness, programs etc for the Canadian Cancer Society.
TEAM PAGE
TFAC 2017 Woodstock
There’s still time to be a part of this amazing day. Don’t have time to register online Drivers ??? That’s ok you can register at the event starting at 9 am. Your $75 registration fee is a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society .
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED if you can help at the event please contact Joanne. Hey Students did you know this is a great way to get your community service hours ??? Simply bring your forms the day of the event .
Would you like to be a sponsor or donate a raffle prize or a silent auction item ??? Please contact Joanne at 613-803-1711
A HUGE Thank you to the sponsors of this years Trucking For A Cure event. Without your support this wouldn’t be possible.
12 Ga Show and Shine
This is the last show of the year and it’s happening at the Trucking For A Cure Convoy at the TA Travel Center in Woodstock !!
Don’t miss this chance to show off your ride with pride 🙂
Come on out Guys & Gals and show off those rides. While raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Check them out online 12 Ga
Danny Thompson Band
Did I mention the Danny Thompson Band will be performing again this year at the convoy.
What a great group of people who not only are big supporters of the trucking industry but also Trucking For A Cure.
Come on out and hear them play. You won’t be disappointed. Grab their latest CD or maybe a T-Shirt or Hat.
Follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Check out their website at www.dannythompsonband.com
Highway Western Star
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada would like to thank Jeff May and the rest of the gang from Highway Western Star for their continued support. A big thank you for your generous donation of the pink Hi Vis Safety vests for this years PINKY Truck Photo.
Jeff and a few of the gang will again be at the Trucking For A Cure Convoy in Woodstock. If You don’t have time to stop by the event, you can find them in Ayr, On at 1021 Industrial Rd (Hwy 401 and 97 exit 268) or give Jeff a call at 519-740-2405 or toll free 800-487-7584 . Check them out online at Highway Western Star
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Sep 3, 2017 | BLOG
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The Ontario Truck Driving School founded in 1978 is one of the largest driving schools in the area. It is fully bonded Registered Private Vocational School. The objective is to provide truck, bus and heavy equipment operators’ professional training in the operation of modern equipment utilized by today’s transportation & construction firms.
The Ontario Truck Driving School has grown from three full-time employees to a corporation with more than fifty full and part-time staff members. It offers training in London, Sarnia, Chatham, Niagara-on-the Lake, Owen Sound, Hamilton, Brantford, Kitchener and Windsor.
A Border Crossing Trip was formed in conjunction with Border Officials to offer our students proper border crossing training. We have also incorporated a stop at an MTO Inspection station, where MTO officials provide our students complete understanding of the importance of these stations and exactly what is required of the drivers. Fork Lift , Aerial Lift, Boom Truck Working at Heights & Heavy Equipment Courses were introduced to train students on backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, Wheel Loaders, Rock Trucks, Graders and scrapers. Today an operator’s job involves much more than “Operating the equipment”.
Lessons are taught by qualified over the road instructors who have experienced the challenges you may encounter as a new operator. Thousands of men and women have successfully obtained employment and began careers operating heavy equipment, trucks, buses with the help of our job-oriented training.
The following options are also available; Student Funding, National job Board an exclusive Job Gateway for our graduates, Course Schedules to work around your work schedule. Please visit our website for complete details www.otds.com or call us at 1-800-799-JOBS ( 5627 )
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 | Aug 1, 2017 | BLOG
Thanks to our corporate partner P&F WORKWEAR we are offering a special draw for membership from now until Aug 31st, 2017 . Join WTFC today and your name will be entered into a draw to win this pair of work-boots from P&F WORKWEAR !! Retail value of $219.00 . Already an existing member… your included too !! Simply refer a new member and we’ll enter your name into the draw.
“In the Office,under the Hood,or behind the Wheel” membership is $25/ year. Supportive Memberships are $35/year
Want to learn more about who we are and what we do ??? Contact Shelley by email : shelleyu@wtfc.ca or phone 519-591-6722
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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 women in the Transportation Industry. 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.
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Conestoga College – Jill of all Trades 2016
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Pinky Truck Photo 2016
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Susan Murphy Bois – Larway
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Sam Vandermeulen – Challenger
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Lisa Altman – Highway Western Star & Shelley Uvanile-Hesch
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Kelly Henderson – THRSC Atlantic & Shelley Uvanile-Hesch
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Margaret Hogg – J.G Drapeau & Joanne Millen – Trucking For a Cure
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Trucking HR Canada’s Driver Connect and Share 2016
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2016 Woodstock Trucking For a Cure Convoy
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Margaret Hogg – J.G.Drapeau & Deborah Huffman – WTFC Executive Officer & Driver at J.G.Drapeau
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Johanne Couture
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Shannon Charest Block – TransX
We also have a mentorship program on Facebook with over 100 members participating. We are currently looking for like minded individuals and organizations to help/join our mission. We are looking to participate in career fairs, speaking engagements, training seminars etc. All of this would not be possible without the help and support of corporate members,sponsors and partners . All board members of WTFC volunteer their time .
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 here http://wtfc/join-us/ and fill in your details! We will then be in touch and send you a fantastic welcome package just for joining up!
Did you know the Trucking Industry is NOT just about Professional Drivers ???
It offers other great career opportunities such as : Dispatcher,Load Planners,Sales & Marketing,Accounting and Billing,Customs,Health and Safety,Human Resources,Business Development,Shipping and Receiving,Fleet Maintenance,Diesel Technician,Service Technician,Parts Technician,Warehouse personal,Wash bays,Transportation and Logistics,Driver Trainers,Classroom Instructors,Professional Drivers,Owners,Upper Management,Media Relations .
The Trucking Industry is an industry that is continuously changing and improving . We are becoming more technologically inclined, environmentally friendly and operating more efficiently which is why any career in the trucking industry is rewarding, exciting and challenging!!
P&F WORKWEAR
P&F WORKWEAR
Founded in 2007 by Marie-Lise Pilote, P&F WORKWEAR offer a selection of quality products to women working in non-traditional trades. As a pioneer in its field, this unique collection is the first and the only of this scale in North America. Much more than just products for industrial use, P&F WORKWEAR safety footwear and work clothing are ergonomic and offer a practical and refined look, perfectly filling the needs of the modern woman.
P&F WORKWEAR touches several aspects of the female reality and creates products for both the hard workers and the handywomen… Workers, gardeners, artists: this collection is for you. Since its first day, P&F WORKWEAR has been a project based on teamwork, providing women with accessible branded products, designed for them.
Disclaimer: The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is not responsible for the products or services rendered. This draw is open to individual memberships only.
