Roadcheck 2016 will take place June 7-9, 2016. Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This is an enforcement and educational program to enhance safety in the transportation industry. This year special emphasis for 2016 International Roadcheck is tire safety. While checking a vehicle’s tires is always part of roadside [...]
One of the worst thing a truck driver can do on the road is eat fast food consistently while on the road. It's bad for your health and, let's be honest, we feel awful after one of those grease ball burgers. Try making these home cooked pork chops at home and enjoy them on the [...]
When you don’t fill out and hand in your cry sheets you’re just postponing needed repairs which could be done while your truck is sitting at the yard instead of delaying a trip. If it’s a trailer repair you didn’t record, you are passing the responsibility to another driver and possibly delaying their trip as [...]
Last year our own Jason Dubois attended the Surface Transportation Summit 2015 and participated in the Carrier Shipper panel discussing transportation capacity. Shippers and carriers have many issues to deal with on a daily basis to fulfill clients’ expectations. Shippers and transportation managers are dealing with a decline in shipping capacity in the transportation industry. [...]
Recently an informal study of the cities with the worst Road Rage has been circulating across the internet. While the study was not formally generated, one thing is for sure, road rage is on the rise. As long haul drivers we see more than our fair share of road rage, a step up from aggressive [...]
Cooking meals at home to take on the road with you doesn't have to take too much time. Check out this quick, low carb Cheeseburger Cauliflower recipe. This recipe makes 6 servings and freezes well, so you can pack it up and take on the road with you. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 [...]
Backing a truck is one of the most difficult and dangerous manoeuvres to perform. It is frustrating and time-consuming; a skill that can only be learned by doing your reps. Like everything in trucking, the most important thing about backing is to make safety your priority. If you’re new to the industry or haven’t mastered [...]
Career truck drivers are professionals. Many of us have driven hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of very safe miles while on the job. We are safe because we are trained and experienced, after all, driving is what we do every day. Now that summer is on its way, truck drivers will be sharing the [...]
Yeah, a truck driver's schedule is hectic but that’s no reason to skip breakfast. Maybe you’re not hungry in the morning, still, that’s no reason to skip breakfast. Not only is a good breakfast good for your health, more importantly, it’ll improve your day and you’ll feel great! Coffee & donuts won’t do for a [...]
Len Dubois Trucking has 30 years of success. Join the Len Dubois Trucking team today for a better trucking experience! Len Dubois Trucking has an opportunity for 2 Canadian Only Owner Operators. This position is for a Canadian runs that go from coast to coast. Typical runs last 8 to 10 days providing owner operators [...]
