For the right person, a career in trucking can be both challenging and rewarding. Trucking requires many skills beyond simply driving the truck. Drivers must be responsible, detail oriented, have good communication skills, the ability to organize; be honest and friendly, independent and mentally tough. Truck drivers with these skills can, and do, find great [...]
Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the sounds and sites of construction zones. Truck drivers and motorists alike all need to know how to travel through construction zones efficiently and safely. Whether you’ve been driving for decades or have just recently earned your license, the tips below will help you get through construction zones [...]
Len Dubois Trucking believes that in order to provide a good, quality company to work for a foundation of trust and understanding must be established right from the beginning. This is why our recruiter doesn’t make “big promises” that can’t be kept. His sole purpose when recruiting is to be open and honest about the [...]
We all know that pre-trip inspections are important, but are we checking everything we need to? When completing your pre-trip inspection, make sure you check for these things inside the cab: Wiper blades – Not damaged and making contact with the windshield. Windshield washer – Working properly. Horns both city & highway – Working properly. [...]
You can begin your pre-trip as you approach your vehicle. Look for any obvious problems; fluid on the ground, any damage to body, a slight lean indicating a flat tire or suspension problem. Also, check for the following: Fuel Tank Secured to frame with at least 2 metal bands with rubber backing. Ensure no [...]
In a pinch for a quick meal? Try out this super easy Chicken Fajita recipe. All you need is an electric skillet and some precooked chicken. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp (30 mL) Vegetable oil 1 Small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Red or yellow pepper, thinly sliced 1 (400 g) Package Fully Cooked Chicken Strips OR [...]
In the trucking industry, we often hear stories about owner operators who have to spend three to four weeks away from home just make their business profitable. It really doesn’t have to be this way. At Len Dubois Trucking we believe in that old adage, “Work Smarter, Not Harder!” Working with the right trucking company [...]
Partner with experienced professionals who can help you build your business. Len Dubois Trucking has an opportunity for a Super Single Owner Operator Team. This position is for a dedicated run that goes from Winnipeg to Toronto to Texas back to Toronto and then Winnipeg. The run lasts 10 to 12 days and generally provides [...]
Long haul trucking as a career choice has numerous benefits: The trucking industry is stable with opportunities for long term employment; The trucking industry is a vital part of the economy; store shelves would be empty without trucks; The pay scales range from $40,000 to $60,000+ per year depending on experience; There is an ease [...]
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 [...]
