Projects

  • Choosing the Best Lifting Equipment is a Skill Best Determined by a Professional

    Some jobs require specialized lifting equipment. Perhaps the load is heavy or oversized, requiring a spreader bar to prevent the overload of pressure towards the center of the piece. Or maybe the load can be lifted using strong lifting slings; wire rope, chain or synthetic slings can all be used...

  • Sometimes an object can ‘take you back’ to where it all began!

    The owner of Phoenix Truck & Crane, Bill Dick, recently shared with us the license plate (#055-054) from his first truck back in 1991.. what a memory to start off this new decade with! In those early days of Phoenix, truck drivers and crane operators needed a motor carrier license...

  • The “Highs” of the Vancouver’s Newest Landmark!

    It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since Vancouver city council approved the project to install a 1.2 million dollar chandelier under the Granville Street Bridge – but now having witnessed the end result, we know it was worth the wait! Commissioned by developer Westbank Corporation, this impressive...

  • Witch-ing you all a safe-truck-cular Halloween!

    Thursday is going to be a busy night for a lot of us, so we thought we’d share a few safety tips for those on the road! For those behind the wheel: Expect the unexpected. The chance of a collision increases when there are lots of kids on the streets....

  • “Driving” under the sea

    A couple of weeks ago, we were lucky to have the opportunity to explore the elegant depths of life under the sea, by attending the 7th Annual ACCESS YOUTH Gala! As you probably already know, Phoenix Truck & Crane has been supporting ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Society for a very...

  • HIRING – Administrative Support Staff

    We are seeking a highly-motivated individual interested in working for a well-established company whose core values centre around people, both employees and customers. Searching for a full time Administrative Support Professional. This role requires a person that can demonstrate attention to detail and possesses the ability to multi-task, with an emphasis...

  • Moving In or Out of An Apartment Building Can Be Challenging

    Moving can happen on any given day and at any time in our beautiful province - and preparing for it takes more time than most people realize.  Using professionals for this journey can save you a lot of time and potential struggles. Phoenix is not in the moving business, but...

  • With the Right Partners, Everyone Wins

    Creating a company that sustains the test of time requires a network of allies, solid partners and great people. Whether it’s creating internal partnerships between colleagues or departments, or building larger partnerships between businesses, harnessing the strengths and abilities of others is a top priority at Phoenix.  In today's fast-paced...

  • All Hands On “Deck”

    What is a Pirate Pak? It is a White Spot kid's meal, served in a paper pirate boat and every year, in August, White Spot hosts a Pirate Pak Day for adults - and we love it here, at Phoenix. It's the one day a year when we can feel like pirates...

  • You don’t have to march to show your support, you can also drive

    We always say that we love working downtown Vancouver. Well…last Sunday was a different type of work and we loved it too! It was the first parade that our unit #5019 had the opportunity to participate in, and she made such an impression that she ‘whispered’ to us that she...