Following Distance – Proper following distance is always important. In bad weather your visibility might be reduced and you may not be able to anticipate what’s happening ahead of you. On top of that, icy roads reduce traction needed to bring the vehicle to a stop – more room is a truck driver's best friend. [...]
With winter on our heals, it's time to start thinking about those "Winter Must Do's" that will make your life, and the lives of your shop crew, easier this winter. 1. 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 [...]
There are millions of drivers out there who have never been in a winter accident. At the same time, there are millions who have. They drive in the same conditions, yet they don’t exercise the same caution or responsibility for their driving. Poor Drivers Blame the Roads Have you ever listened to someone explain their [...]
Len Dubois Trucking’s company policy is that if chain up warningsgo into effect, it’s not safe to drive. The safety of our drivers istop priority, so we prefer that you find a safe place to park and wait for the road conditions to clear up instead of chaining up. If you are traveling through Mountain [...]
On Monday, October 31, trick-or-treaters will take to the streets in a mad rush for candy as parents chase after them often barking commands like, “wait;” “Look before you cross the street;” and of course, “no you can’t eat any more candy.” While parents are out in order to keep their kids safe, the infectious [...]
Winter is coming, actually, it is here in some parts of Canada. Before the happiness of a Winnipeg falls turns into the dreaded Winterpeg you should prepare an emergency car kit. While we focus largely on trucking safety, we all have family and friends who could benefit from having an emergency car kit for their [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week is held every October. This year Operation Safe Driver week is being held from October 16th to October 22nd. Law enforcement agencies across North America participate in increased traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating unsafe driving behaviours. The goal is to increase commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle safety on [...]
Defensive driving skills can help keep you safe and accident-free while on the roads. While many professional truck drivers have this skill, many of the motorists you share the roadways with don’t. When you maintain your safe driving distance, other’s see it as an opportunity to get into your lane. You are tailgated because people [...]
The fall, they say, is supposed to be a little more drawn out than in past years; with a mixture of well above average temperatures and seasonal norms. Unfortunately, it appears that both summer and fall may have already come and gone in some regions. This image is the unhappy scene from Mono Country Tourism [...]
If you’re driving down the road, obviously your looking out the windshield, but are you looking far enough ahead? Looking ahead 12 to 15 seconds gives you a solid advantage, just don’t forget to watch the vehicles closer to you as well. Looking ahead you’ll be able to: See vehicles coming onto the highway, into [...]
