Practical guide · Canadian truckers
Le compagnon du camionneur canadien
The Canadian Trucker's Companion. Routines, tools and field cards for the moments that come back every day on the road: leaving, stopping, sleeping, staying close to your people, knowing what your kilometre costs.
Please note: the guide itself is written in French (Québec tone). This page is a translation of the presentation only.
- PDF guide, 114 pages
- In French
- 11 chapters
- 8 printable cards
- Excel calculator
- 14-day refund
Who it's for
The small problems that add up
A cab that turns into clutter, a rushed departure, fatigue you don't see coming, a message written too fast, news given too late back home. None of it is dramatic on its own. Together, it weighs on you.
This guide offers simple, short habits you can do with gloves on and a tired mind.
- You drive long days and want clear reference points.
- You'd like a cab where everything has its place.
- You want to stop better, sleep better, write better to your dispatcher.
- You want to stay close to your people despite the distance.
Contents
Eleven chapters, one card for each
Each chapter takes ten to fifteen minutes to read and ends with a card to keep, a checklist and a page to fill in.
- 01The first five minutesA departure routine of your own, so the day starts with a plan, not a worry.
- 02One cab, four zonesEverything has its place. You find it without searching, even when tired.
- 03Fatigue: stopping in timeRecognize the signs and choose the stop before it is forced on you.
- 04Winter: five levels of decisionA simple scale to decide when to slow down, stop and wait.
- 05Sleeping safelyChoose the spot, look around, lock up, tell someone.
- 06The phone in its placeA mount, some settings, one reflex: you don't answer while driving.
- 07Saying what mattersFour-line messages and twelve ready-to-copy templates.
- 08Cost per kilometreA method to work out your own number, with a fictional example and an Excel calculator.
- 09Far, yet closeStaying present for your family: a rhythm, rituals, phrases.
- 10Moving while on the roadFive minutes at every stop, based on Canadian movement guidelines.
- 11Closing the dayEmpty, tidy, prepare tomorrow's map, sleep.
Preview
A look inside
Short pages, readable at a stop, on a dark background that rests the eyes. PDF format, opens on a computer, tablet or phone.
All images in the book and on this site are generated by artificial intelligence. They are illustrative.
Honestly
What this guide is not
No regulations, hours of service, contracts or rates. These rules change with your province and your employer: consult the official sources.
No legal, financial, tax or medical advice. The chapters on fatigue, movement and family do not replace a health professional.
No income promise. The chapter on cost per kilometre is a calculation tool, with fictional numbers.
When a fact is cited, the official source is named with its consultation date, at the end of the chapter and in Annex D.
About
Who is Samuel Dubois?
Samuel Dubois is a character created with artificial intelligence for the Camionneur Samuel YouTube channel. He is not a real person: his face, his voice in the videos and all the images in this guide are generated by artificial intelligence.
The guide contains no fake testimonials and no invented stories presented as lived. The ideas rest on organization and communication methods, and on official sources whenever a fact is cited.
Money-back guarantee
If the guide isn't right for you, ask for a refund within 14 days of your purchase. Details are on the refund page.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the guide available in English?
Not at this time. The guide is written in French (Québec tone). Annex A includes a French–English lexicon and 14 useful English phrases. This page is an English presentation only.
What format is the guide?
A 114-page PDF file, in French, in US Letter format. It opens on a computer, tablet and phone. The cards can be detached and printed on ordinary sheets.
What exactly do I receive?
The guide as a PDF, the eight printable cards (included in the PDF) and the Excel calculator from chapter 8. Delivery is online, through the payment platform, right after purchase.
Does it cover all of Canada?
Yes, the methods are the same everywhere. When a rule depends on the province, a box reminds you to check yours. An annex gives reference points for Québec.
Does the guide cover hours of service, contracts or rates?
No. These topics depend on your province and your employer and change often. The guide sticks to personal habits.
Will the guide help me earn more money?
No income promise is made. The chapter on cost per kilometre helps you know your number, that's all.
Is the guide written by artificial intelligence?
The character Samuel Dubois, his images and his voice in the videos are generated by artificial intelligence, and artificial intelligence helped create this guide. We say so clearly, in the guide and on this website.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days of purchase. See the refund policy.
Can I share the file?
The purchase gives a personal licence. Please do not share or resell the file. See the terms of use.