The spring road restrictions in Manitoba and nearby jurisdictions are now in effect and it is important for all truck drivers to be prepared for detours, especially when making rural pickups and deliveries. Manitoba spring road restrictions will be in effect until May 31, 2016. Drivers do not want to get caught on a restricted [...]
We’ve all been taught about safe following distances and yet tailgating is still among the top five causes of roadway accidents. Despite what you may believe, driving within feet of the vehicle in front of you is not going to get you to your destination any quicker. As a driver you must keep a proper [...]
While the winter melt hasn't quite started here in Manitoba, it has started in some areas of the United States, bring the seasonal road restrictions into action. South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana have started their spring road restrictions. As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for [...]
In getting ready to file your 2015 taxes, truck drivers need to sit down with their log book and figure out just how many meals they are eligible to claim on their taxes. We’ll give you the basics in this article, but if you’re needing more information on claiming meals and lodging expenses, check out [...]
As a truck driver, you’re mandated to have a certain amount of rest – use this time wisely. 30 Minute Breaks Your mandatory 30 min break, when you’re state side, is a great time to grab a meal, a shower or a nap. By law, not only are you not to drive, you’re supposed to [...]
One of the very basic things that all truck drivers must understand and master is effective trip planning. You need to know how you are going to reach your destination before you get there. Effective trip planning will help you answer five basic questions: Where am I going? How long will it take to get [...]
Whether you’re new to the industry or having been driving for years, if you are a professional truck driver chances are you are going to get pulled in for a CVSA inspection. At Len Dubois Trucking we run a tight ship when it comes to safety and compliance. Equipment is inspected before it hits the [...]
You’ve been saving your receipts for the past year and soon it will be time to take them out of the shoe box, envelope or grocery bag to start sorting them out. Just what are truck drivers allowed to write off? Well . . . the list is pretty extensive and while we aren’t tax [...]
Being a safe professional truck driver takes a lot of work, skills and training. While you go to school to earn your CDL, trucking takes years of on the road experience to truly learn the skills. Developing good habits early on is one way to help you become a better, safer truck driver. And while [...]
New Year's Eve is a time to ring in the new year and celebrate all that we have done and all that we will do. Unfortunately it is also one of the deadliest nights on the road. While the majority of people will make the right choice to not get behind the wheel impaired, there [...]
