It’s National Trucking Week, a time to celebrate and thank our drivers for the job they do every day. Of course it’s also time for gifts and prizes. Len Dubois Trucking has gifts for everyone, so make sure you stop by the office and get yours. We are also offering our Owner Operators a free [...]
People in the trucking industry have diverse backgrounds. We see drivers switch to trucking from a variety of other professions. We've met drivers who are former lawyers, accountants, programmers, and from various other areas. Individual circumstances had drawn them towards trucking. We also see professional truck drivers move from their driving careers to do other [...]
At Len Dubois Trucking safety is our number one priority. We are a Winnipeg trucking company who operates through Canada most parts of the United States. Our drivers are experienced professionals who are expected to operate safely. Safety is a team effort! Dangerous Drivers As long haul truck drivers we drive a lot of miles [...]
Public education is key in reducing the amount of passenger/commercial vehicle accidents on our shared roadways. There have been great strides made in recent years on educating the public about tractor trailers on the roadways. Driver Solutions has developed a great info graphic that depicts 10 tips for sharing the road with trucks. [...]
As professional truck drivers we are expected to be safe and compliant at all times and this includes wearing your seat belt. Len Dubois Trucking’s policy on seat belts is very clear. Buckle up. Not only is it the law, it is a safety precaution. The penalty for not wearing your seat belt is costly [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention to details. No matter how busy your day is you’re expected to keep your log book in good order. Every violation or warning counts against your driving record and the company's safety rating. More violations, even seemingly harmless ones, against a driver and company result [...]
Brake Safety Week is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the CVSA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Throughout North America, commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force conducting Level 4 inspections. Defective or out-of-adjustment brakes will result in the vehicle being placed out of service. Brake inspections conducted during Brake Safety [...]
Your traveling down the highway and suddenly you awaken to the reality that you have no recollection of how you got from where you were a hundred miles ago to where you are now. This apparent lapse of consciousness is called Highway Hypnosis or White Line Fever, which can be experienced by any motorist on [...]
Making big promises, bending the truth and down right lying to potential recruits sometimes happens in the trucking industry. It is a bad practice that is often generated through a disconnect between the company values and the recruiter; whose sole job, and often pay cheque, rely on how many drivers are recruited. Len Dubois Trucking [...]
The Canadian Trucking Show returns to the Headingley, Manitoba Husky Travel Centre, Saturday July 18th & Sunday July 19th 2015. The show starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and goes all day, opening again on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and running until 5:00 p.m. Len Dubois Trucking will be at the Canadian Trucking Show both [...]
