In the trucking industry, we often hear stories about owner operators who have to spend three to four weeks away from home just make their business profitable. It really doesn’t have to be this way. At Len Dubois Trucking we believe in that old adage, “Work Smarter, Not Harder!” Working with the right trucking company [...]
With winter on our heals, it's time to start thinking about those "Winter Must Do's" that will make your life, and the lives of your shop crew, easier this winter. 1. Add Fuel Conditioner to Your Fuel It seems like a no brainer but if you’re coming up north from the south, you’re not using [...]
Len Dubois Trucking’s company policy is that if chain up warningsgo into effect, it’s not safe to drive. The safety of our drivers istop priority, so we prefer that you find a safe place to park and wait for the road conditions to clear up instead of chaining up. If you are traveling through Mountain [...]
On Monday, October 31, trick-or-treaters will take to the streets in a mad rush for candy as parents chase after them often barking commands like, “wait;” “Look before you cross the street;” and of course, “no you can’t eat any more candy.” While parents are out in order to keep their kids safe, the infectious [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week is held every October. This year Operation Safe Driver week is being held from October 16th to October 22nd. Law enforcement agencies across North America participate in increased traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviours. The goal is to increase commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle safety on [...]
One year ago, Jason Dubois was abandoned on a remote Manitoba Island with only a cell phone and a list of contacts he could call to help rescue him. His goal was two-fold: 1. Increase awareness of the services provided by Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Air Ambulance. 2. Raise $50,000 to be rescued [...]
Brake Safety Week began as a way to identify vehicles with brake system violations to help reduce the number of brake related crashes on our roadways. In 2015, brake-related violations represented 43% of all out-of-service violations issued during the International Roadcheck campaign. Since its inception in 1998, over 3.4 million brakes have been inspected and [...]
National Trucking Week is coming to an end. Today we are winding up with our company BBQ and a bunch of prize draws. We know that due to the nature of our jobs, not everyone will be able to join us today, but we want to ensure everyone in the fleet knows how grateful we [...]
It’s National Trucking Week, a week-long celebration to recognize the important contributions made by the over 400,000 men and women who keep our country's economy rolling and our store shelves stocked. Closer to home, it's a week of random prize draws, BBQ's and appreciation for the Len Dubois Trucking Team. How We're Celebrating Prizes, Prizes, [...]
Since its inception in 2001, the World’s Largest Truck Convoy® has become a one-day celebration of the trucking industry to help raise money for Special Olympics. To date convoys around North America have raised over $4 million dollars. Last year, the Manitoba convoy raised over $70,000 with nearly 200 trucks in the convoy traveling counterclockwise [...]
