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Neil Taylor at the wheel of a Northern Health Connections coach.

“You Don’t Rush” – Pro Driver Shares Tips with TranBC

March 4, 2022January 29, 2013 Leave a comment

“Make every trip your first trip,” says professional coach driver Neil Taylor. Neil travels across B.C. in all kinds of weather, with the most valuable of cargo – people in need of medical attention. He

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos
avalanche control

Photo Blog: Avalanche Control Over BC Highways

September 28, 2021January 19, 2013 2 Comments

Avalanches are mesmerizing – at least from a safe distance, whether that be via video, photograph, or directly from a helicopter. No one gets closer to the action than our avalanche control technicians. They trek

Categories Avalanche Program
Driving Pet Peeves

Earn Good Winter Driving Karma, Know Others’ Pet Peeves

September 27, 2021December 26, 2012 6 Comments

Wikipedia defines “pet peeve” as: a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. Wouldn’t it be great if we all understood what

Categories Shift into Winter

An Emergency Kit Show and Tell to Help Shift Into Winter

November 1, 2023December 18, 2012 12 Comments

We’re popping our trunk to share a few of the items we like to carry around when the temperature drops. These are essential to making sure you and your car are equipped in case of an emergency, to stay safe.

Categories Emergency Events, Shift into Winter

Ride Don’t Slide: What Winter Tires Mean to You

September 28, 2021December 4, 2012 Leave a comment

Have you ever debated about installing winter tires? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Learn the difference between “hockey puck” tires, and tires made for winter conditions that remains flexible at low temperatures,.

Categories Shift into Winter

Shift into Winter – A Cautionary Tale

February 1, 2023November 16, 2012 1 Comment

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” -Pablo Picasso I’m pretty sure Picasso didn’t have me in mind when he came up with that line, but the phrase

Categories Shift into Winter

5 Things to Learn from Watching Highway Thru Hell

September 27, 2021November 1, 2012 14 Comments

Whether you’re an avid connoisseur of reality television, or simply an average BC driver intrigued by life on the road, you’re likely familiar with Discovery Channel’s series: Highway Thru Hell (cue flaming asphalt). The frosty

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

Moving Fruit from the Tree with DriveBC

September 13, 2021October 24, 2012 Leave a comment

To deliver a service effectively, you have to know who you’re serving. That’s why we collect your feedback through surveys, web analytics and interviews. During our in-person and virtual travels, we learn a lot about

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