As the winter months quickly approach, truck drivers need to start preparing for the new driving challenges they will face. One of these include driving through Mountain States where the weather and road conditions in mountain passes can change on a dime. Len Dubois Trucking's company policy is that if chain up warnings go into [...]
As truck drivers we see some pretty bad weather from time to time. Drivers must be prepared to avoid bad weather situations and know what to do if they get caught in bad weather. We don't have to deal with hurricanes here in Manitoba, but as our job takes us to across the country, it [...]
More than 13,000 brake system inspections on trucks and buses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be conducted during the annual inspection spree. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity and stopping distance of trucks and buses, which poses a serious risk to driver and public safety. Brake [...]
At Len Dubois Trucking safety is our number one priority. We are a Winnipeg trucking company who operates through Canada most parts of the United States. Our drivers are experienced professionals who are expected to operate safely. Safety is a team effort! Dangerous Drivers As long haul truck drivers we drive a lot of miles [...]
Public education is key in reducing the amount of passenger/commercial vehicle accidents on our shared roadways. There have been great strides made in recent years on educating the public about tractor trailers on the roadways. Driver Solutions has developed a great info graphic that depicts 10 tips for sharing the road with trucks. [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention to details. No matter how busy your day is you’re expected to keep your log book in good order. Every violation or warning counts against your driving record and the company's safety rating. More violations, even seemingly harmless ones, against a driver and company result [...]
Brake Safety Week is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the CVSA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Throughout North America, commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force conducting Level 4 inspections. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service. Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety [...]
Your traveling down the highway and suddenly you awaken to the reality that you have no recollection of how you got from where you were a hundred miles ago to where you are now. This apparent lapse of consciousness is called Highway Hypnosis or White Line Fever, which can be experienced by any motorist on [...]
Living in a semi can sometimes seem like a balancing act. There is only so much room in the cab and no way to renovate to make more. One common question that a lot of our new drivers ask us is “What exactly should we bring in with us?” We’ve put together a check list [...]
If you're just starting out in the trucking industry there are a few useful tools that you will want to make sure have have on the road with you. While some companies may provide some of these tools, it is most often up to the driver to ensure that these tools are easily at hand. [...]