The trucking industry is on fire; absolutely booming with freight and opportunities for those seeking exciting new careers. The current economic times has us smack dab in the middle of a strong U.S. economy, a capacity crunch (meaning there is more freight than drivers and trucks to move it) and a present driver shortage. If [...]
Trucking in Canada means trucking in extremes. From extreme cold in the winter to extreme heat in the summer. The hot summer weather brings certain strains on the equipment.
Len Dubois Trucking is always looking for professional drivers to join our growing Winnipeg team. We pride ourselves on the close working relationships we have with our driving team and our commitment to providing a healthy work/home balance. After all most of our management team have been over the road, long haul drivers, or have [...]
We are looking for spring and summer images of life on the road to use on our blog, share with our fleet, and our Facebook friends. From the interesting rest areas to the scenic views, the fuel pumps to the loading docks – there are photo opportunities all around us and we want you to [...]
Discover meals for truck drivers with Len Dubois Trucking of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Making your favourite homemade meals in the truck is quick and easy, and it sure saves drivers a lot of money. Try this easy to make spaghetti and meatballs recipe, perfect for the crock pot and in truck cooking. This recipe also freezes [...]
Hours-of-Service compliance is part of everyday living for truck drivers; after all, you can't really do the job if you don't understand HOS. This year the CVSA is placing special emphasis on HOS Compliance during the 2018 International Roadcheck happening across North America from June 5 to 7, 2018. While a driver's hours of service is [...]
Every day, hundreds of new truckers hit the highways to start their new careers. It's wonderful and freeing yet daunting and so very different than anything you experienced in driving school. Don't worry, every new driver goes through this. It takes thousands of miles before you'll even begin to feel comfortable out there on your [...]
All work and no play makes drivers go CRAZY! There is always an abundance of things to do while your in for your days off, but making sure that you get in some quality time with family and friends should be a top priority. Leave the chores behind and get out to one of these [...]
We keep our ear to the ground, watching for and sharing important industry news we think you would find interesting. Stay up to date with what's happening in trucking, check out these articles! Nebraska approves higher speed limits; other states consider changes - A new law in Nebraska could result in changes to posted speeds [...]
Hook up to, or unhook from, your trailer seems like a simple procedure. It is simple and routine. Simple everyday tasks can be dangerous when we get complacent and fail to follow proper procedures.
