The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is wrapping up their annual convention in the United States this week and every year they announce a driver for their Highway Angel Award. The Highway Angel Award goes to a driver for their bravery or heroic efforts on the road. The drivers are not just changing a tire for […]
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CHET Awards Driver for Passing 3000th Road Test
Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) hit a big bench mark when a student passed their test recently. Student Russell Stoney passed the 3000th road test with the training school. Russell Stoney was awarded a gift from the training school and is currently enrolled in the 200 hour certified program with the school. Congratulations to Russell […]
Is Your Company Attracting or Repelling Talent?
If a new person walked into your company unannounced, would they want to work there based on first impressions? That was the message from a General Manager of a logistics company the other night. Recruiting has changed from the way it used to be done said this company executive. Let me bring you up to […]
Teaching Trucking Through March Break
March Break is the perfect time teach your family about trucking and what you will be dealing with once you finish your course and get your licence. Depending on your age you may be spending time with your kids or working harder to avoid them. Of course many of you are taking some well deserved […]
TTSAO Wraps Up 2018 Conference
The TTSAO (Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario) just wrapped up their 3rd annual conference on March 1st of 2018. With a full house present TTSAO kicked off the conference with a bang. Their was a real difference in output and planning with this years conference and it was highly noticed. I have been to […]
Claude Chaulk and Charlie Charalambous Receive Industry Awards
Two key people were recognized for their contribution to the industry and TTSAO membership at the 3rd Annual Conference. Claude Chaulk of Manitoulin Transport received the Industry Service Award for his years of dedication and service to the industry. Receiving the Appreciation Award was Charlie Charalambous for his dedication and service to the TTSAO and […]