One of the keys to success in trucking is controlling operating costs. Trucking is a low margin industry and finding creative ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs is essential to our continued growth. Fuel is a large operating cost which needs to be managed properly. We've made significant investments to increase fuel efficiency including [...]
An essential part of every truck driver’s life is getting proper sleep and rest. Without it we experience daytime drowsiness, mood changes, stress and anxiety, and loss of productivity. Did you know that there are two states of sleep? The Non Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep stage is the cycle that allows your body to [...]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the long awaited field study on the current hours of service rule. The FMCSA has concluded that the two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. requirements of the restart cause truck operators to drive safer and be better rested. It goes on to say, “This new study confirms [...]
We are always looking for images to share with our fleet and our facebook friends. From the blowing snow of the Prairie Blizzard to the unbelievable ice storms in the deep south the weather this winter is presenting great photo opportunities. Take some pictures of the weather where you are and send them to us. [...]
Log book violations are costly and avoidable. If you fill out your log book incorrectly, or if it's incomplete, you could be fined or warned. Even warnings go on a company's safety profile. When you're inspected you're expected to have no violations. When you pass any inspection without any problems it improves the company's safety [...]
Save yourself some time and money in the mornings and make breakfast in the truck. All you need is a microwave and some eggs. 2 Minute Scrambled Eggs Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons shredded cheese salt and pepper to taste Directions Spray a microwave safe dish with cooking spray. Add eggs and [...]
Canada and the United States share the world’s largest bilateral trading relationship. This trading relationship benefits both country's economies. For more than a decade Canada and the United States have worked together to protect and secure the border from threats of terrorism and organized crime by working with stakeholders in the supply chain. The Beyond [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is proud to support and sponsor the Manitoba Children's Museum. This week we delivered two truck loads for The Adventures of Mr Potato Head exhibit to a group of very excited museum employees. The exhibit has a lot to offer and the museum staff will be working quickly as the exhibit opens [...]
You can be sure that no matter what trucking company you’re driving for they know your statistics. Dispatch knows how hard you run; they know how many miles you’ve gone for the month, even the year. Safety Services knows how safe you are and when, if ever, you received your last ticket. The Shop Manager [...]
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and FAST (Free and Secure Trade) are partnerships between the Canada Border Services Agency & 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. A lot of what we focus on, at least [...]