As a long haul truck driver you are more likely to run into aggressive diving situations and drivers than the average four-wheeler. Not only do you drive more miles than the average person, you are more aware of what is happening on the road. This is a skill that you have developed over years of [...]
In our second instalment of Learn the Lingo we’ll explain the number code. So next time you hear a “10-100” called over the CB you won’t be left wondering why the driver you’re running with just pulled off at the last rest area. “4-10” – is a reversal of the ten code “10-4”, when asking [...]
The world economy has changed dramatically over the past 5 years. This change hasn't been as devastating in Canada and the U.S. as it has been in Europe; but it has changed the business climate in our connected economies. And in a way it hasn't changed at all. The economy has always been [...]
You’re driving down I-90 when a voice comes over the CB and says, “I’m dealing with a bumper sticker, and crotch-rocket cowboy in the hammer lane. But oh my, I’m staring at the back end of a classy chassis.” You give your head a shake and wonder if should stop at the next nap trap [...]
It's Friday, and our drivers are enjoying their last day off, or pulling the final miles of their trip home to Winnipeg. Whatever the case, take a few moments and enjoy our fun little quiz. It easy. Answer the five following questions. Check your answers (located at the bottom of the post) and [...]
Join Winnipeg truck driver Jeremy Derricks, of Len Dubois Trucking, on an over-the-road trip. Watch and see first hand how it is to drive for Len Dubois Trucking. This video is part two of two. Jeremy completes three trips for one of our regular clients to Minnesota and back to Winnipeg, MB. Drive for a company [...]
Join Winnipeg truck driver Jeremy Derricks, of Len Dubois Trucking, on an over-the-road trip. See first hand how it is to drive for Len Dubois Trucking. This video is part one of two. Jeremy takes three trips for one of our regular clients to Minnesota and back to Winnipeg, MB. Put your trucking career into high [...]
There are a few things that us Canadians can't go without. Hockey. . . curling . . . and Tim Hortons! Catching the game on the radio or online is relatively easy, locating a Tim Hortons with a 53' trailer, not so simple. Here's a list of Canadian locations that you can easily access with [...]
If you're just starting out in trucking or looking to get into trucking you'll need to buy a few items to do your job. The most important thing you will need is a good Road Atlas, even if you have a GPS or a GPS App. The Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas provide truck [...]
As you may have noticed a lot goes into booking, picking up and delivering a load safely and on time. There are many people involved and a lot of places along the line where something can go wrong. Trucking, by its very nature, is a stressful industry. When things go wrong it increases the stress [...]