Mark your calendars, set your notifications and don’t forget to treat your wife to something special on Valentine’s Day (February 14th just in case you needed the date). Even if you and your wife have mutually agreed that Valentine’s Day is a fictitious holiday invented by the card and chocolate companies, it’s still nice to [...]
One of the more fun experiences, as a truck driver, is frozen trailer brakes. When I say fun, I mean frustrating. Winnipeg based truck drivers have the pleasure of dealing with frozen trailer brakes regularly in the winter months. And when I say pleasure, I mean frustration. Prevention & Preparation Prevention and preparation are the [...]
If you’re new to the trucking industry you’ve probably noticed a that you’ve gotten a little more home time this past month than you normally do. While seasoned truck drivers are prepared for the slower freight volumes that come just after the holiday season, new drivers may be wondering what’s going on. Having less freight [...]
End your long winter day with a serving of Turkey Chili on Spaghetti that is sure to warm you up. This recipe is simple to make and freezes well, so truckers can make it ahead of time at home and then warm it up on the road. INGREDIENTS: Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil [...]
The deadline for your final RRSP contribution for the 2015 tax year is February 29, 2016. If you haven’t been making regular contributions to your RRSP you still have time to benefit from investing in one. At the very least you can start preparing yourself for next year’s deadline. What is an RRSP? A registered [...]
Knowing the early warning signs of heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Unlike the dramatic portrayal of heart attacks in the movies, many heart attacks start slowly. A person experiencing a heart attack may not even be sure of what is happening. A Heart Attack is Not Something to Take Lightly Thousands [...]
Data collected by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and analyzed by the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates that truck drivers are safer than most people think. Over the past decade the rate of truck-involved fatalities has decreased by 40.6%. ATA president and CEO Bill Graves has attributed the decrease in truck-involved fatalities to the billions [...]
Most log book violations are caused by not paying attention, or rushing through a task that you have done thousands of times before. No matter how busy you are - stop and pay close attention while filling out your log book. Log Book Violations are Costly and Avoidable Filling out your log book incorrectly, or [...]
Truck drivers, beat the morning rush with this quick and easy make ahead breakfast that will allow you to start every morning on the right track. Mason jar oatmeal is the perfect breakfast to make ahead of time and take on the road with you, so all you have to do in the morning is [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is looking for professional class one company drivers to join our growing team. We are a medium sized trucking company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba and pride ourselves on our strong commitment to our driving team. What We Offer We work with our team of drivers and do our best to ensure [...]