What Happens if my ELD Stops Working?
ELD's are no different than any other technology. They're great and reliable but not perfect or infallible. So, what happens when the brain of your satellite or your ELD stops working?
Get the Most From Your Truck – Join Our Growing Fleet
Why Join Len Dubois Trucking? Our owner-operators earn higher than industry average revenue! Regular clients and regular freight allow our fleet to run efficiently and profitably.
Celebrating Drivers, Trucking Families and Support Staff
It’s no secret that the backbone of this dynamic industry is its drivers. Millions of dedicated men and women travel the roads every day, to deliver freight that we all need. Be it windows for our homes or the milk we purchase from the store, if you bought it, a truck brought it. Professional truck [...]
Basic Traffic Safety Rules
Everyone is responsible for roadway safety. Even the most skilled drivers can be involved in accidents. We’re not just talking about trucking safety, but general safety tips that all motorist could keep in mind and practice the next time they head out on the roads. When you are operating a vehicle it is up to [...]
Facing DOT Inspections
DOT inspections are part of the daily life of a truck driver. Weigh stations and DOT Inspectors should not be feared. If you are running legal, as you should be; your equipment is well maintained and you have done your pre-trip inspection – getting through an inspection should be a breeze. Just as you have [...]
Is a Career in Trucking Right for You?
For the right person, a career in trucking can be both challenging and rewarding. Trucking requires many skills beyond simply driving the truck. Drivers must be responsible, detail oriented, have good communication skills, the ability to organize; be honest and friendly, independent and mentally tough. Truck drivers with these skills can, and do, find great [...]
How to Get Along with Dispatch
There was a time in the trucking industry when dispatchers were seasoned, experienced truck drivers who retired from the road and joined the office team. They knew what life on the road was all about because they had lived it. They understood the issues, conflicts and daily responsibilities of the job. Today, many times you [...]
It’s Construction Season!
Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the sounds and sites of construction zones. Truck drivers and motorists alike all need to know how to travel through construction zones efficiently and safely. Whether you’ve been driving for decades or have just recently earned your license, the tips below will help you get through construction zones [...]
Trucking Myth Busters! Trucking Myths Busted
Myths About Trucking and Truckers Our culture loves myths and stereotypes. It's not a bad thing. Actually, it's quite natural. You can't be an expert on everything so our brains will create overviews and stereotypes to characterise people and place. Unfortunately, trucking and truckers have some pretty untrue and unflattering stereotypes. Like all stereotypes, there's [...]
Sharing the Roadways Safely
Every year there are over 400,000 accidents that involve semi and passenger vehicles. Of those accidents over 80% are caused by passenger vehicles. It is important for all motorists to know how a tractor and trailer operate on the road. They are bigger and take up more space, they need more room to maneuver, they [...]