Getting lost in a big rig is the furthest thing from fun, but it happens. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned driver or new to the industry. When you get lost the most important thing to remember is not to panic. Driving in a panic can lead you to make bad decisions and increase [...]
Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to. - Bill Vaughan The start of a new year upon us. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their holiday. 2013 was a great year around these parts and we head into 2014 stronger than ever. But there's always [...]
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and FAST (Free and Secure Trade) are partnerships between the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and various parts of our economic supply chain, including the trucking industry, to ensure security and expedite legitimate trade. Len Dubois Trucking is part of the C-TPAT program; as such, we are required [...]
Are you an owner operator? Do you have to spend extended time away from home to meet your needs? Would you like to spend more time at home while still running a profitable business? If you answered yes to these questions maybe it’s time to put that old saying to the test, “Work smarter, not [...]
Len Dubois Trucking’s policy on seat belts is very clear. Buckle up. Not only is it the law, it is a safety precaution. As professional truck drivers we are expected to be safe and compliant at all times and this includes wearing your seat belt. The penalty for not wearing your seat belt is costly [...]
The holiday season has many of us venturing out onto the roads, often in less then favorable conditions. Len Dubois Trucking places top priority on the safety of our drivers, but this blog is not for them. We want everyone to arrive at their holiday destination safely. Our team has driven millions of miles, in [...]
The Movember final images are in. Now it's time for our fans to make two very important decisions. First, which of these guys grew the best Mo? Second, which one gave it their best shot? Remember there are prizes to be won. Vote for yourself, get your friends to vote, heck even your dog can [...]
Holiday travel presents special challenges for truck drivers. We need to get to our destinations and the highways and byways see increased traffic. This traffic consists of people who maybe in a hurry, not used to traveling long distances, and more prone to road rage. And some may have a little too much to drink [...]
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thinks it's safe to say that we, and our families, are beginning to get into the holiday spirit. From the lights to the baking to the time spent with family, there are a lot of photo opportunities. Share your images with us! Email your holiday photos to lenduboistrucking@gmail.co Follow [...]
Myth 1 - Truck drivers are never home. This may be true in some cases, but at Len Dubois Trucking we believe in a healthy work/home balance. Our team of experienced dispatchers pride themselves in organizing trips to get our drivers home every 6 to 8 days. Don't believe us? Visit our YouTube page to [...]