Starting September 1, 2017, drivers will be required to start carrying a set of chains in the truck. Be sure to make some room for them as you will be required to carry them until May 31, 2018. As a general rule, Len Dubois Trucking's safety policy states that if chain up warnings go into [...]
With one month of summer left many of us are taking holiday time before the kids go back to school. There are plenty of amazing things to do right here in our own Province over the next month that you don't even have to go away to get away. 2017 Canada Games Dates: July 28, [...]
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 [...]
