Many of us are familiar with completing our own yearly tax returns, but as with everything in life, there is always something new to learn. Canadian Long Haul truck drivers should familiarize themselves with some of the tax perks of being an over the road driver. #1 You Get a Meal Allowance Your logbook is [...]
Nothing takes the chill out of a cold winter night like a good hearty meal. Slow cooker Beans and Rice is so simple to make, just toss it all together and set the temperature. You'll fill up fast and warm up in a hurry. Leftovers are great as sides for your next meal or wrapped [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is always looking for professional company drivers to join our growing Winnipeg, Manitoba team. Why Choose Len Dubois Trucking? We offer a competitive pay scale that lets you earn a great living with: $.40 per mile starting base mileage rate, the more experienced the more we pay! $25.00 per stop on regular [...]
Need a super quick lunch or dinner idea for the truck? Try out this Microwave Meatloaf recipe. This untraditional cooking method gives truckers a traditional flavour with reduced cook times and hardly any cleanup. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon onion soup mix 1/4 pound lean ground [...]
Depending on how long you have been an over the road trucker, you probably already know that it is not a matter of if you will break down on the side of the road, but rather when. Even the best equipment that undergoes regular maintenance checks and routine daily inspections can break down. Breakdowns are [...]
Family time is important. As drivers, we need to make the most of our home time. Here are a few things you and your family might enjoy. 2018 KidFish Ice Derby The Anglers of Manitoba are inviting families to bundle up, grab their fishing lines, and head out on to the ice for the annual [...]
It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but what a great year it was. For the past 5 years, we have been bringing you trucking articles, stories from the road, and tips and tricks to help make your life as a trucker more informed and easier. In 2017 our blog made [...]
With the last of our fleet set to roll in just in time for Christmas, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and dedication this Holiday Season. We know that it is not easy being a driver during the holidays and that the demands of our industry can [...]
This Holiday Season, don’t drink and drive, is a message that has been delivered to us for as long as I can remember. Considering the benefits of the impaired driving educational campaigns had already started paying off in the late ‘90s, we are talking about at least 20 years of education. While listening to the [...]
Move over pumpkin spice, 'tis the season for Gingerbread. Spice up your morning oatmeal with this great recipe that will have you singing carols all year round. INGREDIENTS 4 cups water 1 cup steel cut oats 1 1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground [...]
