FollowWinnipeg driver Jeremy Derricks, from LenDubois Trucking, as he goes on an over-the-road trip. Learn what it takes to be in trucking and be an OTR driver. This is part 1. This trip Jeremy goes to Rocanville, SK; Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; Richmond, BC; and back to Winnipeg, MB. Drive for a company that values [...]
As a long haul truck driver you are more likely to run into aggressive diving situations and drivers than the average four-wheeler. Not only do you drive more miles than the average person, you are more aware of what is happening on the road. This is a skill that you have developed over years of [...]
Spice up your meals with these great marinade recipes. These recipes are great on beef, chicken, pork or fish and can be used for whatever cooking method you like best. Plan ahead for your next trip. Make your meals ahead of time. Eat better while your on the road and save money too. [...]
Follow Len Dubois Trucking driver Jeremy Derricks, from Winnipeg, as he goes on an over-the-road trip. Learn what it takes to be in trucking and be an OTR driver. This is part 2. This trip Jeremy goes to Saskatoon, SK; Stettler, AB; Camrose, AB; Drayton Valley, AB; Edson, AB; Winkler, MB and back to Winnipeg, [...]
*Guest Post by Jeremy Derricks I was driving the skinny road through Montana about a year ago. As I came around a bend in the road, all I could see is pictured above. At first I thought it was a big misteak. A fence was damaged and they got out; how offal. But no, they [...]
Follow Len Dubois Trucking driver Jeremy Derricks, from Winnipeg, as he goes on an over-the-road trip. Learn what it takes to be in trucking and be an OTR driver. This is part 1. This trip Jeremy goes to Saskatoon, SK; Stettler, AB; Camrose, AB; Drayton Valley, AB; Edson, AB; Winkler, MB and back to Winnipeg, [...]
It’s no secret that trucker drivers lead a sedentary life. The lifestyle of an over the road truck driver demands 10 hours+ behind the wheel and if you want to do your job right, there is no way around it. Adding physical activity to your daily routine can, at first, seem like more [...]
In our second instalment of Learn the Lingo we’ll explain the number code. So next time you hear a “10-100” called over the CB you won’t be left wondering why the driver you’re running with just pulled off at the last rest area. “4-10” – is a reversal of the ten code “10-4”, when asking [...]
Follow Winnipeg truck driver Jeremy Derricks, from Len Dubois Trucking, as he goes on an over-the-road trip. Learn what it takes to be in trucking and be an OTR driver. This is part 2. This trip Jeremy completes his trip to St. Paul MN, Hastings, MN, Saskatoon, SK, Starbuck, MB, Selkirk, MB and back to [...]
Recently the US FMCSA released training materials for the new HOS rules that went into effect July 1, 2013. We have made them available for download below. Included is a quick reference card with a few of the more common rules that affect your log book. Also included are useful log book examples. There are [...]