As a truck driver, you’re mandated to have a certain amount of rest – use this time wisely. 30 Minute Breaks Your mandatory 30 min break, when you’re state side, is a great time to grab a meal, a shower or a nap. By law, not only are you not to drive, you’re supposed to [...]
Whether you’re new to the industry or having been driving for years, if you are a professional truck driver chances are you are going to get pulled in for a CVSA inspection. At Len Dubois Trucking we run a tight ship when it comes to safety and compliance. Equipment is inspected before it hits 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you looking for that perfect, crunchy, salty, sweet snack! Try out this great cinnamon roasted almond recipe that you can make at home and take with you. It's a great snack for the busy truck driver and it's really affordable to make. INGREDIENTS 1 egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 [...]
The winter months present a new set of challenges for truck drivers. Icy roads, snow storms and freezing temperatures are added to the already large list of general risks drivers are exposed to on a daily basis. Don't make the winter months harder on yourself. Follow these Good Winter Practices to keep you out of, [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is looking for professional class one company drivers and Owner Operators 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. Most of our management team have been over the road, long haul drivers, [...]
November is here and it's time to get ready for winter. Being a truck driver in the winter months presents a whole new set of challenges and safety issues. At Len Dubois Trucking we expect our drivers to be safe on the roads and this may mean shutting down instead of ploughing through dangerous driving [...]