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Texting No Driving/Driving No Texting

It's not news that distracted driving is dangerous. Distracted driving is anything that takes attention away from driving while driving. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in the US. Jurisdictions all across Canada and the US have prohibitions on distracted driving. When it comes to distracted driving texting is the worst culprit. Law enforcement has zeroed in on the use of handheld devices. Heavy penalties are in place for truck drivers and motorists who are caught using their hand-held device while operating a CMV. Fines of up to $2750 in the US and $1000 in Canada for distracted driving.

By |2020-04-26T15:06:57-05:00February 24th, 2017|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|0 Comments
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Tips for Using Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

ELD Mandate In December of this year, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will come into full effect in the US. Canada will follow suit in 2018 with a proposal expected in the spring of this year. Since 80% of freight goes southbound the ELD mandate is in effect for all of us this year. Len [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:58-05:00February 22nd, 2017|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|0 Comments
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Earn a Better Living with Len Dubois Trucking

For those who don't know any different, a career in trucking can seem pretty easy. After all, all you do is drive a truck down the road and deliver things to people, right? For those of us in the industry, we know what it's really all about. Companies demand a lot from their driving fleet, [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:58-05:00February 15th, 2017|Winnipeg Truck Driving, Winnipeg Trucking Jobs|0 Comments
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The Dispatcher/Trucker Relationship

The relationship between dispatchers and drivers is . . . complicated to say the least. For lack of a better term, it’s like a game of give and take. Except it’s not a game – there should be no winners or losers, and you definitely shouldn’t get a participation award just for showing up. Working [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:58-05:00February 1st, 2017|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on The Dispatcher/Trucker Relationship
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Weigh Station 101

Enforcement of laws and regulations is vital to the trucking industry and safety on the roads. A big part DOT’s job is to look for drivers who are out of compliance or are operating defective equipment. Far too often truck drivers look at DOT as a rival, but in an industry that is striving for [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:59-05:00January 25th, 2017|Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Weigh Station 101
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Choosing a Company to Drive for isn’t Always Easy

Choosing a company to drive for can be a little difficult. On the outside, a lot of trucking companies appear to be the same. We all use the same highways, pay a standardized rate per mile, and operate under the same laws. If you’re new to the trucking industry you may think that all trucking companies [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:59-05:00January 18th, 2017|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Choosing a Company to Drive for isn’t Always Easy
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Truck Drivers Need to Avoid Common CSA Violations

CSA Score Important to Trucking Companies Trucking companies CSA scores are important. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) to collect and track data on transportation companies compliance and safety. It's essentially a database of interactions with carriers and drivers. It allows the FMCSA to identify and track companies [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:59-05:00January 13th, 2017|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Owner Operators, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Truck Drivers Need to Avoid Common CSA Violations
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Vehicle Pileups, Poor Visibility, & Safety

Multi-Vehicle Pileups It's hard to imagine what a 70 vehicle pileup looks like if you haven't been involved in one. But it happened in December near Baltimore, MD. Or even an 18 vehicle pileup just north of Orangeville, ON. Multi-vehicle pileups are headlines that get noticed because they usually involve multiple fatalities and even more [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:06:59-05:00January 4th, 2017|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Owner Operators, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Vehicle Pileups, Poor Visibility, & Safety
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A Year in Review: A look back at our most popular articles

It is only fitting that our last post of 2016 should reflect the year. It is great to see that so many of our popular articles are on safety and compliance. If you've already read these articles, thank-you. If you've missed them, here's your chance to get caught up. The Best Truck Drivers have Shifty [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:00-05:00December 30th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on A Year in Review: A look back at our most popular articles
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Making a Change in the New Year? Len Dubois Trucking is Hiring

Our team is growing and we need professional, class one company drivers to join our team. We are a medium sized trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba and pride ourselves on our strong commitment to our driving team. Who We’re Looking For If you are a professional truck driver, who is committed to safety [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:00-05:00December 28th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Making a Change in the New Year? Len Dubois Trucking is Hiring
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