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Auto Auction – November 25th, 2016

o6ygie0-customThere is an upcoming auto auction on
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Viewing at 9:00 am
Auction at 11:00 am
75 Lowson Crescent, Winnipeg, MB.

The sale is held in a comfortable indoor location.

For a listing of vehicles and images visit http://www.associatedautoauction.com/DrHook.html  or download the listing of available vehicles by clicking here.

 

Pulling for the Community

Do you have what it takes to pull a 33,000 lb. semi with 53 ft. trailer 125 feet? We’re proud to say at Dr. Hook, we’re not only willing to give it a try – but to sponsor such a good cause.

The 8th Annual Truck Pull in support of the United Way was held at by the Manitoba Trucking Association at Assiniboine Park. For members of the trucking industry, we spend our days and nights pulling freight or pulling you out of the ditch and we’re honored to be part of pulling the community forward.

At Dr. Hook, we’re proud to be part of the sponsors that allow 100% of the money raised in the truck pull to go directly to United Way.

team-pulling img_3100 part-of-our-fleet sponsor team-before team-during Dr Hook Community Support

Santa Claus is Coming To Town

2015 Dr. Hook & RE/MAX float

2015 Dr. Hook & RE/MAX float. Image Credit: Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade

There may not be any snow on the ground yet and current temperatures may feel more like Spring but the time has arrived for the annual Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade.

We always are committed to giving back to the community which is why we are a 2016 Sponsor of the Winnipeg Santa Claus parade. We have once again partnered with Re/Max so make sure to watch out for our float!

The parade has a long tradition in Winnipeg and we are so honoured to have the opportunity to join with other Winnipeg businesses and organizations for this annual event.

The parade will span 17 blocks in Winnipeg’s downtown area. An estimated total of 34,000 people will be in attendance (2,000 people per block!). The weather is looking great for Saturday. So be sure to come early to grab a spot and enjoy the parade on November, 12, 2016. Block parties start at 4 pm and the parade is at 5 pm. More information is available on the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade website.

Medium/Heavy Service Technician Needed

We are currently looking for a Medium/Heavy Service Technician to perform full services on our fleet and encourage you to apply if you have:

  • A desire for a long term career with growth potential
  • Previous experience in an automotive service environment
  • Completed basic High School or College auto mechanics course(s) (preferred, but not required)
  • The ability to retain detailed product information
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Desire to learn more about vehicles

As a Medium/Heavy Service Technician at Dr. Hook Towing Ltd, your tasks will include:

  • Performing oil and filter changes, greasing trucks
  • Replacement of vital truck fluids (e.g. coolant, transmission, and transfer case fluid)
  • Maintaining and organizing parts stock and inventory, cleaning shop
  • Working directly with Upper Service Technicians
  • Replacement of hydraulic line’s

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online.

If You’re A New Driver, Here’s What You Need To Know

drivingAs a new driver, it can be stressful being out there on the road. To ease your nerves, think safety first. Make sure that you and everyone in the car is safely secured and wearing their seat belt. Follow road signs and do not speed through traffic. To avoid rushing to your destination, plan your route before you leave. This way you will have time to account for traffic delays or construction.

Distracted drivers make bad drivers. Doing everything else other than driving such as eating, putting on makeup or using your phone makes for unsafe situations. Avoid distractions at all costs, especially texting. Not only is texting while driving is dangerous, it is against the law. Obey the rules of the road and stay focussed on the road.

Even if your vehicle is regularly maintained, breakdowns can occur. This is why you should add Dr. Hook Towing as one of your primary contacts. In addition to towing services, we also provide roadside assistance such as flat tires, out of gas, locked keys and battery service. Also, when you sign up as a Guaranteed Roadside Assistance member, we will have all your information in our system which allows for quicker service. Best of all, there is not fee in becoming a member.

These tips apply to new drivers as well as experienced ones. Stay safe and give us a call at (204) 956-4665 if you need us.

Your Business Is Our Business

heavy-duty-towingWhen you run a business that depends on wheels, any lost man-hours can be costly. If one of your rigs breaks down, you need to know that help is available and just a phone call away.  Getting assistance and the right equipment to the scene as promptly as possible is essential to your bottom line. When you call Dr. Hook, we will get your vehicle back on the road as quickly as we can, and your driver out of harm’s way. We offer emergency and scheduled service with direct dispatch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our services include:

Our state-of-the-art vehicles can handle any size job and our team of highly-trained professionals are dedicated to delivering courteous and efficient service. Our business is helping people, and treating each person with dignity and respect. When you give us a call, know that you can rely on Dr. Hook Towing to dispatch the best-trained, best-equipped heavy equipment towing operators in Manitoba, to keep your business moving.

To learn more about our commercial vehicle assistance capabilities, call Dr. Hook today at 1-800-561-4665 or fill out our contact form now.