Never have I ever felt the true force of the wind until last night. I’m loaded in this pic parked.Highway is a sheet of ice. The wind literally blew my trailer sideways towards the shoulder. Scary stuff.
Highways are completely closed. West of kindersley Saskatchewan traffic is piled up everywhere for a five mile stretch. Highway department been aware but not helping out until they say they can see. So God sent us a farmer
Here’s Something you done see everyday. Owner said both parents were pure plains bison. Even he was scratching his head. Very cool markings none the less.
For 26 years I have been a livestock hauler. I have seen alot of country, made many miles and hauled alot of animals over the years. Its not the easiest way of life. Its a job that has turned into a passion for the lifestyle an the animals i haul. Pride in my work an the job i do
Its been a pretty hectic day for alberta. This fire started up couple miles south of my place. With help of everyone an cutting fence got 400 yearlings to safety. Now we are in the truck flying up to northern alberta to help evacuate animals, try get 200 yak to safety.
#Wildfire
Been in this business for over 27 years and im still addicted to it and these creatures and this lifestyle. It gets in your blood and Never gets old.
#bison
Some of the largest bulls I have hauled. These guys are big with a hint of “you can’t make me”
Hopefully they cooperate an walk off so I can make it home for Christmas. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Got the boys kicked off in Colorado earlier this week , put the pete in high gear pointed back north for trip up the Alaska Highway not before a good wash in Great Falls , MT
Tatonka in the am !!
#bison
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Today I turned another year older and on my birthday got the privilege to meet the ranch mascot. Toby. He’s a 20 year old bull. Orphaned as a baby an raised by the family’s kids. Friendly as ever. Made my day. He was happy for some scratches and I was happy to give him some.
Today was a trailer rocking day and I mean rocking !! They shook me down the hwy all 600 Miles. These are the big players of the game. Herd Bulls. So awesome!
Didn’t even make it out of the wilson factory and we were dirty.Did a good wash and pulled the winter boards out.Gotta get a PDI done and some minor fixes then were filling it full of bison.We will have exceptional air flow and strenght for them.
#bison
#wilsontrailer
#peterbilt
It’s seems like January dragged on forever but We were cleared by doc on Thursday, casts came off we are good to go. Not quite 100% but we are dang close. Got the outfit hooked up we are loading the wagon full of bison tomorrow.
May sound crazy but i feel blessed to be doing this everyday.Working with this iconic animal is truly incredible. You couldn’t get me to do anything else even if it paid 10 times more to do something different ,i would PASS .
#bison
#respect
Then we had to park. Things got to bad to see.Found a place to park and Checked the ladies. They are Pretty snow covered but still doing awesome. So happy I haul bison. Built for this winter weather.Hopefully things clear so me an the girls can continue on.
Pretty calm bunch of heifers. Just about to the point of being to calm. Owner said she hand feed them like pets which is fine but it can make the unloading part rather difficult because no one will want to move. It could be a 15 min unload to a 3 hour ordeal or a campout.
Beautiful day to haul some buffalo. This job is more like an addiction. I live and breathe this. It gets in your blood and you can’t get enough.
#bison
#buffalo
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New red underglow. I ordered this truck when my dad was still alive.He loved the color red so that is the color I picked. Unfortunately i lost him before the truck arrived to a stroke on new years eve 2021. Its become more of a sentimental thing for me in memory of him.Shiney red
When the situation to close the gate is a 40/60 chance that he will run my ass over or I get to the gate before he does is in his favor, I go with the safer decision. Work smart.
Year ago today we were unloading these boys in Colorado an things took a turn for the worse. Slipped off the top of my trailer breaking numerous bones.Stranded for days not being able to go lucky could have been killed. Unloaded same place same week today
Escape hatches are an absolute must in a trailer. Saved my butt a lot of times and you learn to move extremely quick. It’s not if, it’s when an when things are looking sketchy it’s out for me.
Got the BC bison kicked off last night. Scrapped the wagon out. Got a little spoiled last night also. Producer bbq me a juicy bison steak with couple glasses of Pendleton whiskey (only the best) to top off the night. Reloaded these spit fires this am an we are south bound.
Not my truck but it is my wagon and she’s full of bison. I may be broken but we gotta keep the business rolling. It’s been pretty tough sitting around doing nothing not going to lie. Can’t wait to get back into the drivers seat when the time comes.
Full service on the peterbilt plus a Hand polish, ceramic waxing plus a tire shine. Its almost like were hitting a truck show but in actuality were just going to haul bison tomorrow
Got the bison boys unloaded lastnight. Washed out this morning and drove few more hours south east of denver to grab these 2 needing to hitch a ride back up to canada.
Its been one heck of a day. 2 farm pick ups an pulled in an out of both places. Then theres the herd bulls .A whole lot of attitude an the size to back it up.When they are grunting an stomping the ground before you even start to load watch out cause things are getting dangerous