Len Dubois Trucking is a busy Winnipeg, Manitoba based trucking company looking for a City Driver to join our team. This is a full time position with 40 to 50 hours per week. This position is paid hourly and wages are negotiable based on experience. Candidates must have a clean driver's abstract, an updated criminal [...]
With the trucking industry facing a driver shortage there are many available jobs in the industry. The industry employs 4.6% of Manitoba's work force and there is room for more. Choosing to become part of the industry is a big decision. Like any job there are pros and cons. We've taken some of the most [...]
The CVSA Roadcheck Program is run every year as part of an ongoing educational and awareness program. This year Roadcheck will begin on June 2nd and run for 72 hours. Drivers should, as always, be prepared to undergo Level 1 inspections by DOT officials. Part of this inspection will include the suspension and coupling devices. [...]
Being a truck driver exposes you to weather that you may not be all too familiar with. Sure being from Winnipeg you can look any snow storm in the eye and leave it quivering behind laughing all the way, but will you have the same attitude when the conditions are ripe for a tornado? Knowing [...]
When you are out on the road it is your responsibility to ensure the safe operating conditions of the equipment you are driving. While many initiatives are in place by the Len Dubois Trucking maintenance department to ensure you leave the yard with equipment that is in top working order, issues can arise during your [...]
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the freight being loaded onto the trailer is done so properly. Should there ever be an issue with a shipper drivers should contact dispatch or their driver service manager before leaving the dock. 11.5% of all vehicles put out of service during the 2014 CVSA Roadcheck were [...]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned driver or new to the industry, there is going to come a time when you get lost. The two main things that contribute to getting a driver off route are relying solely on a GPS device and poor communication while receiving directions. When you get Lost the Most [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is a Winnipeg, Manitoba based trucking company looking for owner/operators to expand our fleet. We have regular outbound freight to Canada and the United States. To find out more about us check out our Drivers Testimonials, Drivers and Owner Operator pages. See us in action and join us on Facebook, Twitter and [...]
For safe vehicle operation, well-maintained tires are crucial. At Len Dubois Trucking, your tractor and trailer tires are inspected by the maintenance department as part of the pre-trip inspection before you leave for your run. However while you are on the road a number of things can happen to weaken the integrity of the tires. [...]
Trucking Lightning Strikes There’s less than a one in a million chance that you will be struck by lightning. Even the paranoid don’t give it much thought. However, lightning kills between 6 to 12 people every year in Canada, which is more than hail, wind, rain and tornadoes combined. Lightning is responsible for another 60 [...]