It’s tax time again and while we are not tax experts there are a few tax tips we want to share with Canadian truck drivers. Regardless if you prepare your own taxes, or hire a professional it is best that you have some basic understanding of the process of filing your personal income tax. First [...]
Back injuries are common, no matter what line of work you are in. One simple little twist, turn, or bend of your spine can leave you in agony. Chances are you’ve experienced a back injury before and it’s probably safe to say that you will again. The key is to know proper lifting techniques so [...]
Being an Owner Operator adds many new responsibilities to your professional truck driving career. Be business smart with the Len Dubois Trucking Best Business Practices. Today we will be looking at setting up and maintaining a Preventative Maintenance Account. As an Owner Operator you are responsible for the repairs and maintenance on your truck, the [...]
Post Trip Inspections Regularly inspecting your equipment will save you a lot of time and trouble over the road. Finding problems while parked with services near by is safer, cheaper, and easier than being rescued from the side of the road, especially after regular business hours, when your wait time will be longer and after [...]
If you are a Canadian truck driver you are probably making somewhere between $40,000 and $65,000 per year depending on your experience in the industry and the pay scale of the company you work for. If you’re an Owner Operator you’re probably taking home double this amount. So what happens to all your hard earned [...]
It's official. The rules requiring two consecutive periods of time between 1-5am and the rule limiting only one restart per week, which were part of the American HOS rule changes in 2013, have now been suspended. The changes were part of a rider added to the omnibus bill which passed congress earlier this month and President [...]
Safety is our top priority. Winter driving conditions pose unique risks over the road and it's important to have good habits to avoid an accident. Len Dubois Trucking is a Winnipeg based trucking company. Drive for a company who values you! We have opportunities for owner operators and company drivers. Apply today! Trucking in the [...]
Winter truck driving is hard on equipment. Good practices in the winter will save every truck driver time and money. Len Dubois Trucking is a Winnipeg based trucking company with career opportunities for Owner Operators and company drivers. Contact us today to get your career moving! One of the more fun experiences, as a truck [...]
Here are just a few tips to help you get your trip off to the right start this winter. 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 winter fuel. Add conditioner before you hit the colder northern temperatures. Always [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is proud of the drivers and staff we have recruited. Their commitment to safe driving practices has led to millions of accident free miles. To find out more about us check us out on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The holiday season is quickly approaching. With our American friends just weeks away from Thanksgiving, and our [...]