At Minimax Express, we believe in providing our customers and future drivers with an accurate portrayal of what life is like as a Minimax truck driver. Following up on our 2018 blog post, we talked with some of our drivers to bring you part two of our Day in the Life series. Here’s what it’s [...]
As winter winds down, we’re conditioned to think that all the bad driving weather is behind us. While no driving weather is quite as bad a whiteouts through rural stretches of our country, spring presents its own driving challenges. Here are four tips to help keep you safe while you’re on the road this spring. [...]
Vehicle collisions involving trucks can seem like a regular occurrence on Canadian roads. However, the facts tell a different story. According to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), trucks are the safest vehicles on the road, making up, on average, less than 3% of all vehicles involved in collisions. Here is how and why the trucking [...]
Long hours behind the wheel of a truck can present all kinds of benefits to a driver. You get to see the country, meet new people, and work in a highly-independent environment. Like anything, however, there are challenges that drivers face, including poor eating habits and eating healthy food while on the road. At [...]
Winter is right around the corner and as heavy-duty commercial truck drivers and logistics personnel, no one is more acutely aware of the obstacles the snow season presents to drivers. Earlier this year, the Ontario Provincial Police reported that transport truck collisions were up 37.5% this year to last, which is a trend we [...]
Properly loading and unloading freight is integral to our continued success at Minimax. It ensures that the truck you’re driving is loaded safely, which safeguards against our drivers getting injured on the job and it allows us to deliver damage-free products to our customers. Here are five great safety tips for loading and unloading [...]
A lot has changed in the trucking industry in the last few decades. There have been significant improvements in alternative fuels, automation technology, and systems to monitor deliveries and shipping in real time. Future of trucking While we cannot be certain what changes are on the horizon, when we look forward to the future [...]
Professional truck driving is a great career path, with a wide variety of benefits and perks. Here are Minimax Express’s top five reasons to become a professional truck driver: Freedom and camaraderie If you appreciate your independence and enjoy working autonomously, then truck driving can provide you with this freedom. Out on the road, you’re the [...]
At Minimax Express, the safety of our team members is our priority. We know that truck driving involves training, agility, patience, and a high degree of common sense. Safety plays a big role in loading and unloading freight, in driving in all sorts of weather, and when dealing with the unexpected. Here are a [...]
At Minimax Express, we get a lot of questions about driving a truck and working in the trucking industry. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. How can I get my truck driving license? In July 2017, the province of Ontario made training mandatory for all Class A license applicants. [...]
