We are happy to announce the winners of the 2022 Winter Education Fund! These three members of the Northwest Tank Lines family are exceptional students, and we are excited to be able to help them achieve their dreams as they continue their educational journeys. Natalie McMurchy Hi I’m Natalie! I am a Licensed Practical Nurse […]
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It’s holiday time, and that means we love to pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch and watch a flick with our friends and families. Here’s a list of the best trucker movies ordered in oldest to newest that we think you might enjoy. Let us know on our Facebook page which is your favourite,
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We are happy to announce the winners of the 2021 Education Fund! These four members of the Northwest Tank Lines family are exceptional students, and we are excited to be able to help them achieve their dreams as they continue their educational journeys. Meet Our Northwest Education Fund Winners and hear what the scholarship means
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There is a lot of talk these days about the need for truckers, but some individuals may not be aware of what it requires to become one. Luckily, we have summarized the information you will need to be licensed in Alberta and BC. A Class 1 license allows individuals to drive semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and road
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Last time we talked about technology in the blog and how that’s going to be impacting the trucking industry. There are many ways the industry is becoming innovative, but when people hear the word ‘technology’, they think of self-driving vehicles and what that might do to drivers’ livelihoods. Although technology changes the trucking industry, truckers
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Technology is advancing exponentially, so it should come as no surprise that there are many opportunities for how the trucking industry will be incorporating trucking tech. Autonomous vehicles are only scratching the surface, and as the industry looks for efficiencies and improvements, new trucking technologies will be created and applied. AI and IoT Most individuals
The pandemic has affected everyone in terms of the jobs we do and the way we do them. It has also highlighted how important truckers are to our economy and our livelihood. The American Trucking Association states that prior to the pandemic, there was a shortage of approximately 60,000 drivers in 2019. As individuals have had to consider alternative employment opportunities,
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COVID-19 restrictions have impacted dining options for those on the road. We’re here to let you know about some great spots and what they’re doing to ensure safe service under the current restrictions.
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In 1985 the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) started the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative (TRANSCAER®) to help provide training and guidance in responding to potential incidents involving dangerous goods that move through communities. Today the CIAC and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), head the organization and they work with municipalities, transportation companies, emergency services
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Safety has always been one of the most important values for us at Northwest Tank Lines. We are committed to ensuring that all of our drivers who are on the job are well protected and also provide them with the resources they need to stay safe. That is why we are a part of a
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At Northwest Tank Lines, safety is our primary driver of everything we do. This goes beyond driving, equipment, training and certification measures and extends into the safety of our communities outside of work life. We are proud to support our partner, the Canadian Cancer Society, in their fight against cancer, especially this month for Breast
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