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Since the first World’s Largest Truck Convoy in Support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia in 2012, Hull Transport Ltd. has been involved.

Hull Transport has had the honour of being lead truck in two of our convoys by being the truck with the largest amount of pledges collected.  A feat accomplished with the help of his trucker buddy Andrew Snow.

For Bob Hull, the convoy is more than a succession of trucks.

“The hard working volunteers, the athletes… it affects you in a positive manner,” he says. “The combination of truck convoy and Special Olympics is a favourite for me.”

A silver sponsor for the fourth year, Hull has a great relationship with Special Olympics Nova Scotia – and the athletes, too. Bob Hull says that meeting the athletes is one of his favourite parts about the convoy. It’s all for a great cause, and for Bob Hull, it’s a cause he and Hull Transport Ltd. believe in.  He looks forward to the convoy every year.

For Bob Hull, September 19th is marked on his calendar and Hull Transport Ltd. is looking forward to it. Can’t wait to see you at the convoy!

This week we hit 81 trucks – ringing us in at  54% capacity! Register now so you don’t miss out – signup forms are available on our website or by contacting Anne Marie Shannon by email or phone at (902) 429 – 2266 ext. 2.

With the masses of trucks on the road every day, safety is required to ensure that drivers and trucks return home at the end of every run. The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA.ca ) @NS_SafeTrucking provides training and certifications to members throughout the province.

For #ConvoyNS2015, safety is a top priority.

EassonsTransport Ltd., safety certified by the NSTSA, registered a truck this week for the convoy. This week we talked with Gordie Atwood, an Eassons’ employee, about the NSTSA and getting involved with the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia.

“Eassons has always been supportive of community events,” says Gordie Atwood. “When I initially heard about the convoy, I wanted to get involved.”

Daniel Bazinet drives the truck that @Eassons registered. Bazinet, who has been with Eassons for over six years, heard about the convoy through his girlfriend – another Eassons employee – who suggested the organization register Bazinet’s truck for September.

This is the first year Eassons has participated in the convoy. Hopefully it will be the first of many!

“What we don’t do this year we will be involved with next year,” Atwood continues. “This year, we’re looking at doing something within Eassons to support the convoy.”

Eassons works closely with the NSTSA, who is another supporter of #convoyns2015. NSTSA regularly conducts audits to guarantee that all of Eassons trucks, procedures, and policies are up to standard. Trevor Bent, an Eassons employee, serves on the NSTSA’s executive team of board of directors.

 

The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association aims to educate organizations on safe practices in the workplace – and on the road. A safe workplace is the only workplace.

A warm welcome to Eassons Transport Ltd. – can’t wait to see your rig in Dartmouth in September!

Registration is open – signup forms are available on our website or by contacting Anne Marie Shannon by email or phone at (902) 429 – 2266 ext. 2.

 

Sponsor shout out! East Coast International joins ranks as Silver Sponsor for 2015. In this industry, the choice of dealers to purchase your next fleet or Owner Operator can be found in many areas of our Province.

We are excited to welcome the second of these dealers in #Nova Scotia to the our event – East Coast International (@EIntl) will join Nova Enterprises (novatrucksentrewestille) to showcase their support of you their customer and your interest in helping your community. A warm thank you is in order (#BigHearts, anyone?).

 

Charlie A’Court, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was announced this week to perform at the return celebration the day of the convoy. Just because the convoy’s run ends, doesn’t mean the fun has to. Hailing from Nova Scotia, this 5 Time @EastCoastMusic winner is sure keep the good times rolling when enters the return celebration.

Registrations continue to roll in, with this week’s additions of 7 trucks to bring our total now to 57.

 Three hellos and welcome to the #convoyns2015 this year – Clarke Road Transport, who has registered three trucks, Bill Dowe Excavating, and Katco Ltd.

Welcome back Clarke and a first time welcome to the other two. Our athlete Chris had a great time riding with his #truckerbuddy in 2012, Don Mulllen.  Check out that smile for the #bigrigs!

Atlantic Tiltload has registered two trucks this week, making their grand total 9 (!!!). For the past three years, Atlantic Tiltload has earned the award for company with the most trucks – will they pull ahead of Midland? It will be exciting to watch.

We are now almost 40% to capacity! To sign up, registration forms can be found on our website or by contacting Anne Marie Shannon by email or phone at (902) 429 – 2266 ext. 2.

Register soon so you don’t miss Alex Debogorski, the original “Ice Road Trucker”, who will be our master of ceremonies this year.