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Snow Strapped

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Bruce

Winter wasn’t the same, for Canada and those old enough to know what weather used to be like during the months of November to April this mild weather could have been considered spring. It was so mild that more people had been seen in… Continue Reading “Snow Strapped”

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It’s a free ride, so why try?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bruce

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I am all for people getting opportunities and being encouraged to work in different industries by government funding. These programs are in place to help people get a leg up and learn a new trade or start a new career in a new industry.… Continue Reading “It’s a free ride, so why try?”

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Is Your Mind as Big as Your Truck?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

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We have all seen it, maybe some of you have even done it, used your size to bud in line or make yourself known. You may even know someone that is short in stature but is constantly trying to make themselves seem bigger. Usually… Continue Reading “Is Your Mind as Big as Your Truck?”

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Taking Home with You

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce

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I don’t know about you but one of the things that used to drive me crazy was driving a truck that was not set up to my liking. When I started my career in long haul transportation I heard many complaints of people not… Continue Reading “Taking Home with You”

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Five Questions You Should be Asking Carrier Representatives

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bruce

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As we roll into trade show season, the carriers will be out in full strength looking for potential candidates for their fleets. They’ll look real slick, have those glossy brochures available for you to take home, and will try to entice you with new… Continue Reading “Five Questions You Should be Asking Carrier Representatives”