Trucking is a challenging profession. Professional drivers often need to work long hours and drive in adverse conditions. Truck drivers are the safest drivers on the road. In fact 4 wheelers are the cause of 81% of accidents on the roads. So why are truck drivers the kings of the road? Speed Simply slow down. [...]
When you're in trucking long enough, you'll accumulate some interesting stories. Recently we had a driver who went to her doctor several times because of fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and her asthma was bothering her. Her doctor wasn't able to figure out what was causing her symptoms. It wasn't until her truck went in for a [...]
One of the keys to success in trucking is controlling operating costs. Trucking is a low margin industry and finding creative ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs is essential to our continued growth. Fuel is a large operating cost which needs to be managed properly. We've made significant investments to increase fuel efficiency including [...]
Choosing the right company to driver for can get a little difficult. The truth is, on the outside, a lot of trucking companies appear to be the same. Their goal is to haul as much freight as safely and efficiently as possible. They all use the same highways, pay a standardized rate per mile, and [...]
Getting lost in a big rig is the furthest thing from fun, but it happens. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned driver or new to the industry. When you get lost the most important thing to remember is not to panic. Driving in a panic can lead you to make bad decisions and increase [...]
The holiday season has many of us venturing out onto the roads, often in less then favorable conditions. Len Dubois Trucking places top priority on the safety of our drivers, but this blog is not for them. We want everyone to arrive at their holiday destination safely. Our team has driven millions of miles, in [...]
Winter is just around the corner. Well, if you've been through the mountains then you know winter is already in full swing. There are a few things you should take with you in case you find yourself in a difficult situation. You need to plan for some day to day time outside in cold or [...]
As a long haul truck driver you are more likely to run into aggressive diving situations and drivers than the average four-wheeler. Not only do you drive more miles than the average person, you are more aware of what is happening on the road. This is a skill that you have developed over years of [...]
In our second instalment of Learn the Lingo we’ll explain the number code. So next time you hear a “10-100” called over the CB you won’t be left wondering why the driver you’re running with just pulled off at the last rest area. “4-10” – is a reversal of the ten code “10-4”, when asking [...]
There are a few things that us Canadians can't go without. Hockey. . . curling . . . and Tim Hortons! Catching the game on the radio or online is relatively easy, locating a Tim Hortons with a 53' trailer, not so simple. Here's a list of Canadian locations that you can easily access with [...]
