My Dad and Grandfather, John Booth, were both truckers, and I spent a lot of time with them around the trucks and equipment. My grandfather ran a small business that handled everything from hauling materials to moving equipment and doing demolitions around the
As a kid (7-8), I would go to work with my dad, who was a construction foreman and my very first mentor. This was my introduction to all types of construction equipment, pretty much anything with tires or tracks. I would ride around
My name is Tajinder Singh Rakhra, or Mintu, as I am known to my friends. I have two siblings, a brother and a sister. Trucking has been more than just a career for me; it has been a profound journey that began in
This issue’s Rig of the Month driver comes from a truck-driving family that is very well known in Western Canada. I first met Darwin, his brother Jeff, Jeff’s son Braden and his Dad, John, at the Alberta Big Rig Weekends, and I honestly
Our Rig of the Month for this issue is Nick Einarson from Crossfield, Alberta. Born into a trucking family Nick has tried to leave but has always been drawn back to life on the road. My story started in December of 1985 when
