It's three o'clock in the afternoon and already you want to crawl into bed, unfortunately your day isn't over yet. Truck drivers aren't the only people who suffer from afternoon burn out and it isn't so much fatigue that is wearing you down, but rather a sign that you need to refuel. While you could [...]
Scorching heat can be deadly, so it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion, stay cool, and take preventative measures. The risk of Heat Exhaustion is more prevalent when the relative humidity is over 60% or temperatures are 90 degrees or above, that’s 32 degrees for us Canadians. Many companies, Len Dubois included, want [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can bore your taste buds, but many driver's do just that. Truck driver's can enjoy a variety of tasty new meals that are easy to make in the truck, or ahead of time at home. This recipe is easily made in a slow cooker and can be eaten [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can get kind of boring, especially when you've been eating the same truck stop food for years! Maybe it's time to start bringing meals from home. This Thai Chicken Meatball recipe is easy to make, freezes well and prepares 6 home cooked meals for you to take in [...]
20% of the population deal with seasonal allergies every year. While the majority of the population is welcoming spring by sitting out on the deck, and relishing in the warmer temperatures allergy sufferers are still hiding indoors in an effort to ward off the sneezing fits brought on by the season’s new growth. At this [...]
Being a truck driver doesn't mean you have to live off of truck stop food or fast food. You can eat a variety of healthy, home cooked meals that are not only better for you, but also a lot easier on the old wallet. Check out this recipe for a quick and easy lunch or [...]
The lifestyle of a trucker has many layers to it and varies greatly from person to person. While just about anyone can become a truck driver with some training, the job is not for everyone. Being a professional truck driver is very demanding, both on the job and at home. This can create an unpredictable [...]
Here’s an easy dinner that you can toss together in about 5 minutes. These packs can be made in the truck using your lunch box stove or cooked at home and warmed up on the road. Either way you’ll be smiling with this delicious home cooked meal. INGREDIENTS 1 package Stuffing mix; chicken flavor 1 [...]
Not all truck drivers have the proper emergency medical coverage they need in case of accident or injury while they are away from home. While it may be widely known that your Canadian Provincial health plan covers only a fraction of the healthcare expenses incurred outside of Canada there is also limited coverage when traveling [...]
Enjoying a great home cooked meal while you're over the road isn't impossible; it just takes a little planning. This meal doesn't heat up so well and is best prepared when you want to eat it, but if you have an electric frying pan in the truck it's quick and easy to put together. INGREDIENTS [...]