Two drivers for a Canadian trucking company have been recognized for aiding several people stranded in a snow storm last winter.
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Prince Bali and Karamjit Singh Cheema, professional drivers with Triple Eight Transport, TCA Highway Angels for their compassion and assistance to stranded motorists during severe winter conditions in British Columbia, Canada.
TCA explains:
On March 17 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Bali and Singh Cheema were traveling from Calgary to Abbotsford when they encountered heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions near Hope, British Columbia. After delays due to a route closure and resuming travel once roads reopened, the team proceeded cautiously through the mountainous region.
“We saw a young boy standing outside the vehicle, shivering and clearly in distress,” said Bali. “We knew right away we had to turn around and help.”
As they continued along the route, the drivers encountered a traffic backup and noticed a family vehicle stuck on an uphill section of the road. After safely turning their truck around, they also came across another stranded motorist — an elderly truck driver whose 53-foot trailer was stuck in the snow. Prioritizing safety, Bali and Singh first assisted the truck driver in stabilizing his situation before returning to the family in need.
Working together, the team reassured the family and prepared their equipment. Using straps from their truck, Singh handled the driving while Bali guided the recovery, and they successfully pulled the family’s vehicle out of the snow. They also helped restart the electric vehicle and ensured the family was able to safely continue their journey.
“We just wanted to make sure everyone was safe and able to get back on the road,” said Singh Cheema. “That’s what matters most in situations like this.”
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