Choosing the right company to driver for can get a little difficult. The truth is, on the outside, a lot of trucking companies appear to be the same. Their goal is to haul as much freight as safely and efficiently as possible. They all use the same highways, pay a standardized rate per mile, and [...]
Chicken Salad Prepare this chicken salad before you leave for your run and have 4 days of quick, healthy lunches. Perfect to eat with bread, salad, wraps, or even on its own. INGREDIENTS Makes 6 Servings 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – boiled 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 Celery stalks, chopped ½ cup light [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is part of the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and FAST (Free and Secure Trade) programs. These programs 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. We are required to [...]
Myth 1: Dispatchers/Office People Don't Know What it's Like to be a Driver This isn't the case here at Len Dubois Trucking. Jason Dubois, the President, grew up in a trucking family and was over-the-road early in his career. Plenty of our people in Operations & Dispatch, Safety, and through the management team have OTR [...]
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 [...]
We'd like to say Happy Holidays to all of our partners and staff - and their families. It's been a great year! Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays. We are looking forward to working with you in 2014. Thank You, Jason & Janet
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 [...]
Our drivers need to stay compliant and should be scaling their loads. We've made this easier for our drivers. As of Dec 1 our drivers can now pay for scales with company fuel cards. It's not a big deal. It's part of our efforts to make the job of our valued owner operators and company [...]